US bipartisan delegation meets Dalai Lama in Dharamsala
Digital Desk | Dharamsala, Sep 30 (IANS) A high-level bipartisan US Congressional delegation led by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast met Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama at his residence here on Wednesday, against the backdrop of US President Donald Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The delegation comprised Representatives James Gallagher, Jimmy Patronis, Haley Stevens and Shri Thanedar. They were accompanied by Tibetan Prime Minister Penpa Tsering and Jigme Tsering of the New Delhi-based Office of the Dalai Lama. A senior Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) functionary said the meeting sent a message that the international community had not forgotten Tibet. Chinese repressive policies will not go unchallenged, the functionary said. Voice of Tibet, quoting the 91-year-old Dalai Lama in a post on social media platform X, said the Nobel Peace laureate told the delegation that Tibetans around the world placed great hopes in him as they had kept their struggle and traditions alive. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Mast said China was among the major issues discussed and expressed concern over what he described as Beijing's transnational repression. The threat from China in terms of transnational repression is far-reaching, Mast said, alleging that China monitors people and sends personnel to other countries to suppress activities it opposes. We believe in freedom and democracy for all of our people. These are fundamental differences between what China represents, what America represents, and what the people of Tibet seek, he added. Mast also said the Dalai Lama considered it important for Trump to meet Xi, describing them as leaders of two of the world's most powerful countries. He added that such a meeting did not diminish the US delegation's opposition to repression of people in China, including Tibetans and Uyghurs. The visit comes amid continuing tensions between Washington and Beijing over a range of issues, including human rights and China's policies in Tibet and Xinjiang. Beijing, which considers the Dalai Lama a 'separatist', had said that it was seriously concerned about the visit of the US lawmakers to Dharamsala. The Dalai Lama has been living in self-imposed exile in India since fleeing his homeland in 1959. Meanwhile, three years after the launch of the first vision paper, Securing Tibet's Future, by the 17th Kashag of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) launched a revised version of the paper here. The paper aims of fostering strong leadership-bureaucratic alignment in fulfilling the CTA's two key responsibilities: seeking an early resolution to the Sino-Tibet conflict and promoting the welfare of the Tibetan community in exile, while also ensuring efficient and effective administrative functioning of the CTA through strengthening its capacity.
The newly announced US legislation, the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, targeting Russia is intended to create leverage to help bring the war in Ukraine to an end, US lawmakers said on Tuesday during their visit to Dharamsala, while also stressing the importance of continuing to strengthen the relationship between Washington and New Delhi. US Congressman James Gallagher, a member of the visiting US Congressional delegation to India, said that the legislation was directed at Russia and that the measures were among the pressures being brought to bear with the objective of ending the war in Ukraine. Asked about India's purchase of Russian oil, Gallagher said he had no particular message for India on the issue. We want to ultimately bring that war to an end with Ukraine, and those are some of the different pressures that are brought to bear under the law, Gallagher said. US Congressional delegation is visiting different parts of India as part of their visit a...
Speaker Inaugurates 2.4-km inner link roads at Tangnar Sheikhpura
Lays foundation stone for bridge connecting Dharamsala Khampora Saria with Wanpora BUDGAM: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather on Saturday inaugurated the development works of inner link roads at TangnarSheikhpura, Chadoora, covering a total length of 2.4 kilometres and executed at an estimated cost of Rs. 25 lakh. The newly developed []
Rather inaugurates road works, lays bridge foundation
Budgam, Sep 26: Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Abdul Rahim Rather on Saturday inaugurated development works on 2.4-km inner link roads at Tangnar Sheikhpura in Chadoora, executed at an estimated cost of Rs 25 lakh. The newly developed roads are aimed at improving local connectivity and easing movement for residents, students, farmers and other commuters. Speaking on the occasion, Rather stressed the need to strengthen basic infrastructure and road connectivity in rural areas, saying better roads improve access to education, healthcare, markets and other essential services. He directed the executing agencies to complete development works within stipulated timelines and maintain prescribed quality standards. He also called for proper maintenance of the infrastructure after completion. Later, Rather laid the foundation stone for a bridge connecting Dharamsala Khampora Saria with Wanpora. The proposed bridge is expected to improve connectivity between the two villages and ease the movement of local residents. Rather said the project would address a long-standing connectivity requirement of the area. Local residents and representatives welcomed the road and bridge projects, saying improved connectivity would facilitate movement between the adjoining villages. Rather reiterated his commitment to strengthening basic infrastructure and taking up development works based on the requirements of the local population.
Thousands march in Dharamsala, honour Rangzen and demand repeal of Chinas controversial ethnic unity law.
Tibetan govt-in-exile rejects China
Dharamsala, Aug 21 (IANS) The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), the Tibetan government-in-exile, and the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile jointly organised a prayer meeting and peace march in Dharamsala on Thursday to mark the 49th day since Tibetan activist Lobsang Palden (Lobga Rangzen) made the ultimate sacrifice. The march began at Tsuglagkhang in McLeod Ganj. It concluded at []
1st ODI Live: Big Concern For Rohit As Rain Delays IND vs AFG Match Toss
India vs Afghanistan 1st ODI LIVE Score: India will take on Afghanistan in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Saturday.
India XI vs Afghanistan In 1st ODI: One Debutant In Side By Ex-India Star
The Shubman Gill-led Indian ODI team is back in action with the first game of a three-match series against Afghanistan starting on Saturday in Dharamsala
India vs Afghanistan 1st ODI Live Streaming: India begins its 2027 ODI World Cup preparations against Afghanistan in Dharamsala today. Despite missing Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya, a confident Indian side, led by Shubman Gill, aims to build momentum. The hosts, historically unbeaten against Afghanistan in ODIs, are favored to win the series opener.
Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma get all-clear for ODI return from Centre of Excellence
Virat Kohli is already missing the series owing to a hamstring injury. Apart from Dharamsala, the rubber features games in Lucknow and Chennai on June 17 and June 20 respectively
Yashasvi Jaiswal replaces injured Kohli in ODI squad
The three ODIs will be played at Dharamsala, Lucknow and Chennai on June 13, 17 and 20 respectively
Injured Virat Kohli Replaced By Yashasvi Jaiswal For Afghanistan ODIs
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Moderate quake hits Himachal districts; tremors felt in neighbouring States
The depth of the earthquake, which struck about 40 k.m. from Dharamsala near the Kangra- Chamba border at 10:04 pm, was 5 km, the meteorological office said, adding that the epicentre was located near Dhar Godoi in Kangra.
Kohli Out Of Afghanistan ODIs With Hamstring Injury
NEW DELHI, Jun 4: Indian batting superstar Virat Kohli was on Thursday ruled our of the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan due to a hamstring injury. The three-match series begins on June 13 in Dharamsala. He is out of the ODI series due to a hamstring injury, a BCCI said. Kohli, known for his unmatched fitness even at 37 years of age, was in stellar form in the recently-concluded IPL where he steered RCB to second consecutive title. He hit [] The post Kohli Out Of Afghanistan ODIs With Hamstring Injury appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
