# parliamentarians (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover parliamentarians. Page: Feed: --- ## [Department of Education Reviews Five Children’s Storybooks for Publication](https://tibet.net/department-of-education-reviews-five-childrens-storybooks-for-publication/) _2026-08-27 · Ngawang Tsepak · Central Tibetan Administration_ Dharamshala: The Department of Education, Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) concluded a review meeting for five children’s storybooks at the Department’s hall on 26 August 2026 as part of the annual publication of ten different storybooks and five illustrated children’s books. These included two translated storybooks titled ‘Stars and Snow Lion’ and ‘Norbu’s Guesthouse’, two traditional... ## [10th Local Tibetan Assembly of Kham Kathok Tibetan Settlement Sworn In](https://tibet.net/10th-local-tibetan-assembly-of-kham-kathok-tibetan-settlement-sworn-in/) _2026-08-27 · Dawa Tsering · Central Tibetan Administration_ Dharamshala: The 10th Local Tibetan Assembly of Kham Kathok Tibetan Settlement was sworn in on 25 August 2026. During the swearing-in ceremony, the Office Secretary-cum-Accountant of the settlement office, Tenzin Choesang, who served as the Acting Regional Election Officer and Tibetan Settlement Officer in the absence of the Settlement Officer, delivered the introductory remarks. The... ## [Kalon Tsegyal Chukya Dranyi Concludes Official Engagements in Dehradun After Visit to Dhondenling Tibetan Settlement in Clement Town](https://tibet.net/kalon-tsegyal-chukya-dranyi-concludes-official-engagements-in-dehradun-after-visit-to-dhondenling-tibetan-settlement-in-clement-town/) _2026-08-27 · Dawa Tsering · Central Tibetan Administration_ Dharamshala: Kalon (Minister) of the Department of Religion and Culture, Tsegyal Chukya Dranyi, concluded a three-day official engagements at Tibetan settlements in Dehradun following a visit to Dhondenling Tibetan Settlement in Clement Town. The Kalon first visited Tashi Kyil Monastery, where he was received by the Secretary of the settlement, Chair and Vice-Chair of the... ## [His Holiness the Dalai Lama Expresses Condolences Over Devastating Floods Along the Kyirong–Rasuwa Border](https://tibet.net/his-holiness-the-dalai-lama-expresses-condolences-over-devastating-floods-along-the-kyirong-rasuwa-border/) _2026-08-27 · Dawa Tsering · Central Tibetan Administration_ I am saddened to learn of the devastating floods in the Rasuwa region of Nepal and Kyirong in Tibet, resulting in loss of life and heavy structural damage. I pray for all those who have lost their lives, and offer my sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the bereaved and to all those affected by this... ## [Representative Thinlay Chukki and UN Advocacy Officer Phuntsok Topgyal Conclude Intensive Geneva Advocacy, Urge Global Action on Tibet Ahead of UNHRC Session](https://tibet.net/representative-thinlay-chukki-and-un-advocacy-officer-phuntsok-topgyal-conclude-intensive-geneva-advocacy-urge-global-action-on-tibet-ahead-of-unhrc-session/) _2026-08-26 · Palden Choedon · Central Tibetan Administration_ Geneva, Switzerland, 26 August 2026: Thinlay Chukki, Representative of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and Phuntsok Topgyal, UN Advocacy Officer at the Office of Tibet, Geneva, have concluded an intensive week of diplomatic advocacy in Geneva ahead of the 63rd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, taking place from 7 September to 9... ## [OoT Taipei Organises Summer Tibetan Culture and Language Tour Programme for Taiwan-based Tibetan Children](https://tibet.net/oot-taipei-organises-summer-tibetan-culture-and-language-tour-programme-for-taiwan-based-tibetan-children/) _2026-08-26 · Ngawang Tsepak · Central Tibetan Administration_ Taipei: The Office of Tibet and the Tibetan Association in Taiwan jointly organised a three-day Summer Tibetan Language and Culture Tour for Tibetan students based in Taiwan from 20 to 22 August 2026 at Zangdok Palri Monastery in Yunlin, Taiwan. On the morning of the first day, parents and children departed from the Office of... ## [Health Kalon Pema Tso Pays Official Visit to Delek Hospital](https://tibet.net/health-kalon-pema-tso-pays-official-visit-to-delek-hospital/) _2026-08-26 · Palden Choedon · Central Tibetan Administration_ Dharamshala: On 25 August 2026, Health Kalon made an official visit to Delek Hospital in the afternoon. During the visit, the Hospital Director, Dr. Tenzin Tsundue briefed the Kalon on the health examinations conducted for newly arrived Tibetans from Tibet and provided an overview of key health issues affecting the Tibetan community in exile. The... ## [Kalon Tsegyal Chukya Dranyi Receives Audiences with Kyabgon Sakya Gongma and Kyabgon Ratna Vajra Rinpoche, Inspects Institutions and Offices in Dekyiling and Raipur](https://tibet.net/kalon-tsegyal-chukya-dranyi-receives-audiences-with-kyabgon-sakya-gongma-and-kyabgon-ratna-vajra-rinpoche-inspects-institutions-and-offices-in-dekyiling-and-raipur/) _2026-08-26 · Dawa Tsering · Central Tibetan Administration_ Dharamshala: Continuing his official engagements on the second day of his visit to Dehradun, Kalon Tsegyal Chukya Dranyi of the Department of Religion and Culture, CTA, had audiences with Kyabgon Sakya Gongma Trichen Dorje Chang Rinpoche and the 42nd Sakya Trizin, Kyabgon Ratna Vajra Rinpoche, and visited Tibetan governmental and non-governmental organisations and institutions in Dekyiling... ## [Tibetan Community in Norway Highlights Tibetan Culture at Prestigious ERAS Festival](https://tibet.net/tibetan-community-in-norway-highlights-tibetan-culture-at-prestigious-eras-festival/) _2026-08-26 · Palden Choedon · Central Tibetan Administration_ Oslo: The Tibetan Community in Norway once again participated in Oslo’s annual ERAS Festival, held on 22–23 August 2026, showcasing Tibet’s rich cultural heritage through traditional music and dance performances that captivated the festival’s diverse and enthusiastic audience. The community also engaged the crowd through a Tibet stall, by selling Tibetan artefacts and speaking about... ## [Tibetan Community in Taiwan Holds 49th-Day Memorial Prayer Service to Honour Martyr Lobga Rangzen](https://tibet.net/tibetan-community-in-taiwan-holds-49th-day-memorial-prayer-service-to-honour-martyr-lobga-rangzen/) _2026-08-25 · Ngawang Tsepak · Central Tibetan Administration_ Taipei: On 19 August 2026, the Office of Tibet, Tibetan Association in Taiwan, and Human Rights Network for Tibet and Taiwan jointly organised a 49th-day memorial service for the late martyr Lobga Rangzen, who self-immolated in front of the United Nations Headquarters in New York City on 2 July 2026 at 6:28 p.m. local time... ## [Open-source Screen Sharing with Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/zf8vYZ9ZibnA) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ WebRTC screen sharing with simultaneous mouse & keyboard control; viewers join in browser. ## [Kullu Tibetan Community Holds Prayer and Memorial Services for Martyr Lobga Rangzen](https://tibet.net/kullu-tibetan-community-holds-prayer-and-memorial-services-for-martyr-lobga-rangzen/) _2026-08-21 · Palden Choedon · Central Tibetan Administration_ Kullu: The Kullu Palrabling settlement office organised a prayer service on 19 August 2026, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of White Wednesday, to offer prayers for his long life and continued well-being. The following day, 20 August, marked the 49th day, or seventh week, since martyr Lobga Rangzen self-immolated in sacrifice for the cause of... ## [Department of Health Concludes Telemedicine Programme in Changthang, Ladakh](https://tibet.net/department-of-health-concludes-telemedicine-programme-in-changthang-ladakh/) _2026-08-21 · Dawa Tsering · Central Tibetan Administration_ Dharamshala: From 10-19 August 2026, the Telemedicine Programme was introduced in Ladakh’s Changthang (or Jangthang) region through training sessions, field visits, and live teleconsultations. The initiative aims to improve access to healthcare in remote and underserved communities by linking local health facilities with medical professionals through telemedicine. Training was conducted at Sumdho,… ## [Kham Kathok Tibetan Settlement Holds Prayer Service and Candlelight Vigil for Tibetan Martyr Lobga Rangzen](https://tibet.net/kham-kathok-tibetan-settlement-holds-prayer-service-and-candlelight-vigil-for-tibetan-martyr-lobga-rangzen/) _2026-08-21 · Dawa Tsering · Central Tibetan Administration_ Sataun, Himachal Pradesh: Kham Kathok Tibetan Settlement held a prayer service and candlelight march on 20 August 2026 in remembrance of Tibetan martyr Lobga Rangzen, who self-immolated on 2 July 2026 before the UN headquarters in New York. Monks from Kathok Nyingma Monastery, along with residents of the settlement, gathered for a prayer service from... ## [Darjeeling Tibetan Settlement Observed 49th-Day Prayer Ceremony and Peaceful March Honouring Tibetan Martyr Lobga Rangzen](https://tibet.net/darjeeling-tibetan-settlement-observed-49th-day-prayer-ceremony-and-peaceful-march-honouring-tibetan-martyr-lobga-rangzen/) _2026-08-21 · Ngawang Tsepak · Central Tibetan Administration_ Darjeeling: The Darjeeling Tibetan Settlement observed the 49th-day prayer ceremony commemorating the martyrdom of Tibetan self-immolator Lobga Rangzen, who sacrificed his life for the cause of Tibet. The programme was jointly organised by the Darjeeling Tibetan Settlement Office (TSO) and the BRDL-cum-Kangyur Association, Darjeeling. Around 300 Tibetans from Darjeeling gathered at Manjusheri Hall… ## [Tibetans Across Australia Mark 49th Day of Martyr Lobga Rangzen, Reject China’s Ethnic Unity Law](https://tibet.net/tibetans-across-australia-mark-49th-day-of-martyr-lobga-rangzen-reject-chinas-ethnic-unity-law/) _2026-08-21 · Palden Choedon · Central Tibetan Administration_ Canberra: Around 400 Tibetans from across Australia gathered in Canberra on 20 August 2026 to observe the 49th day since the passing of Tibetan martyr Lobga Rangzen and pay tribute to his sacrifice for Tibet. The day-long observance began with a peaceful gathering in front of the Australian Parliament House, where participants carried Tibetan flags... ## [Australian Senator Dean Smith Calls for Magnitsky-Style Sanctions Against Chinese Authorities Responsible for Transnational Repression](https://tibet.net/australian-senator-dean-smith-calls-for-magnitsky-style-sanctions-against-chinese-authorities-responsible-for-transnational-repression/) _2026-08-21 · Palden Choedon · Central Tibetan Administration_ Canberra: Senator Dean Smith, Co-Chair of the Australian Parliamentary Group for Tibet, raised concerns in the Senate on 20 August 2026 about China’s new “Ethnic Unity and Progress Law” and its potential impact on Tibetans living in Australia. Senator Smith said that Australia is home to vibrant Tibetan, Uyghur, Hong Kong and other diaspora communities... ## [Hunsur Rabgayling Tibetan Settlement Marks 49th Day of Martyr Lobga Rangzen’s Self-Immolation](https://tibet.net/hunsur-rabgayling-tibetan-settlement-marks-49th-day-of-martyr-lobga-rangzens-self-immolation/) _2026-08-21 · Dawa Tsering · Central Tibetan Administration_ Hunsur, Karnataka: On 19 August 2027, the Rabgayling Tibetan Settlement Office, in collaboration with the Regional Tibetan Women’s Association, Regional Tibetan Youth Congress, and regional chapter of Middle Way Initiative, organised a series of activities to mark the 49th day following self-immolation of martyr Lobga Rangzen. The programmes paid homage to Lobga Rangzen and all... ## [Parliamentarians Lopon Thubten Gyaltsen and Sonam Norbu Ratsa Conduct Official Visit to Sacred Site of Bodh Gaya](https://tibet.net/parliamentarians-lopon-thubten-gyaltsen-and-sonam-norbu-ratsa-conduct-official-visit-to-sacred-site-of-bodh-gaya/) _2026-08-21 · Palden Choedon · Central Tibetan Administration_ Dharamshala: On 20 August 2026, Tibetan Parliamentarians Lopon Thubten Gyaltsen and Sonam Norbu Ratsa commenced an official visit to the sacred site of Bodh Gaya, in Bihar. In the morning, the two parliamentarians attended the prayer service held for the seventh-week mourning period (49th day) of patriot Rangzen Lobga. In the afternoon, they visited His Holiness... ## [Tibetans in Delhi Held Peaceful Protest Over 49th-Day Memorial Prayer Gathering for Martyr Lobga Rangzen at Jantar Mantar](https://tibet.net/tibetans-in-delhi-held-peaceful-protest-over-49th-day-memorial-prayer-gathering-for-martyr-lobga-rangzen-at-jantar-mantar/) _2026-08-21 · Palden Choedon · Central Tibetan Administration_ New Delhi: A peaceful protest and 49th-day memorial prayer gathering for Pawo Lobga Rangzen (alias Lobsang Palden) was held at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, on 20 August 2026, organised by the Bureau of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, New Delhi and Tibetan community groups in Delhi. The gathering was attended by over 500 Tibetans, Tibet... ## [Kollegal Tibetan Settlement Held a Memorial Prayer Service to Honour Martyr Lobga Rangzen](https://tibet.net/kollegal-tibetan-settlement-held-a-memorial-prayer-service-to-honour-martyr-lobga-rangzen/) _2026-08-21 · Palden Choedon · Central Tibetan Administration_ Kollegal: The Tibetan Settlement Office and the 12th session of the Local Tibetan Assembly of Dhondenling Tibetan Settlement, Kollegal, jointly organised a memorial prayer service on 20 August 2026 to honour the late martyr Lobga Rangzen. Lobga Rangzen self-immolated on 2 July 2026 in front of the United Nations Headquarters in New York City in... ## [One OS for your AI workforce (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/07e0QQRGY9rk) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Build, direct, and supervise an AI workforce from a single operating workspace. ## [CTA Leadership Leads 49th-Day Prayer Ceremony and Peaceful March Honouring Tibetan Martyr Lobga Rangzen in Dharamshala](https://tibet.net/cta-leadership-leads-49th-day-prayer-ceremony-and-peaceful-march-honouring-tibetan-martyr-lobga-rangzen-in-dharamshala/) _2026-08-20 · Palden Choedon · Central Tibetan Administration_ Dharamshala: A strong sense of solidarity and collective remembrance was evident in Dharamshala this morning as Tibetans from all sections of the community gathered at the Tsuglagkhang courtyard for a special prayer service marking the 49th day since the passing of Tibetan self-immolator Lobga Rangzen. Jointly organised by the 17th Kashag and the 18th Tibetan... ## [Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile’s Statement During the Peace March Organised Jointly by the Kashag and the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile on the 49th Day (7th Week) Observance of the Sacrifice of Patriotic Hero Rangzen Lobga](https://tibet.net/tibetan-parliament-in-exiles-statement-during-the-peace-march-organised-jointly-by-the-kashag-and-the-tibetan-parliament-in-exile-on-the-49th-day-7th-week-observance-of-the-sacrifice-of-patriotic/) _2026-08-20 · Dawa Tsering · Central Tibetan Administration_ Greetings to everyone participating in the Peace March today. On July 2, 2026—the second day after the Chinese communist regime officially implemented its so-called “Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress” on July 1, 2026—patriotic hero Rangzen Lobga carried the Tibetan national flag in front of the United Nations headquarters in New York City and... ## [Statement of the Kashag on the 49th-day of the Passing of the Late Martyr Lobga Rangzen](https://tibet.net/statement-of-the-kashag-on-the-49th-day-of-the-passing-of-the-late-martyr-lobga-rangzen/) _2026-08-20 · Dawa Tsering · Central Tibetan Administration_ Today marks the Seventh Week (49th-day) of the self-immolation and passing of the martyr Lobsang Palden, popularly known as Lobga Rangzen. He sacrificed his life on July 2, 2026, in front of the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, United States, leaving behind a final testament stating that his action was undertaken in protest... ## [Australian Parliamentarians Urge to Call for Repeal of China’s New “Ethnic Unity Law”](https://tibet.net/australian-parliamentarians-urge-to-call-for-repeal-of-chinas-new-ethnic-unity-law/) _2026-08-19 · Palden Choedon · Central Tibetan Administration_ Canberra: The Office of Tibet, Canberra, and the Australia Tibet Council (ATC), led by Representative Karma Singey and ATC Executive Officer Dr Zoe Bedford, met with a bipartisan group of Australian parliamentarians, including Steve Georganas MP, Andrew Wallace MP, Senator Nick McKim and Senator Steph Hodgins-May, to raise serious concerns over China’s newly enacted “Law... ## [Department of Education Organises Dharamshala and Mussoorie Cluster Dialectic Meet](https://tibet.net/department-of-education-organises-dharamshala-and-mussoorie-cluster-dialectic-meet/) _2026-08-19 · Ngawang Tsepak · Central Tibetan Administration_ Dharamshala: The Department of Education (DoE) of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) commenced the Dharamshala and Mussoorie Cluster Dialectic Meet for Tibetan schools in the two hill towns of northern India, scheduled from 17 to 24 August 2026, at the College for Higher Tibetan Studies (CHTS), Sarah. The opening ceremony was attended by Karma Choeying,... ## [Kalon Tsegyal Chukya Dranyi Visits Drepung Monastery Institutions and Reviews Ongoing Digital Library Projects](https://tibet.net/kalon-tsegyal-chukya-dranyi-visits-drepung-monastery-institutions-and-reviews-ongoing-digital-library-projects/) _2026-08-19 · Palden Choedon · Central Tibetan Administration_ Dharamshala: As part of his ongoing official engagements in Mundgod Doeguling Tibetan Settlement, Kalon of the Department of Religion and Culture (DoRC), Tsegyal Chukya Dranyi, attended the cremation ceremony of the former Abbot of Drepung Monastery, Jetsun Konchok Paksam Pal Sangpo, on 18 August 2026. Following the ceremony, the Kalon visited Drepung Gomang College, where... ## [Parliamentarians Khenpo Kada Ngedup Sonam and Lhamo Tsering Kongtsa to Visit Rabgyeling Tibetan Settlement in Hunsur](https://tibet.net/parliamentarians-khenpo-kada-ngedup-sonam-and-lhamo-tsering-kongtsa-to-visit-rabgyeling-tibetan-settlement-in-hunsur/) _2026-08-19 · Ngawang Tsepak · Central Tibetan Administration_ Dharamshala: As part of the official visitation program of the 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, Parliamentarians Khenpo Kada Ngedup Sonam and Lhamo Tsering Kongtsa are scheduled to visit Rabgyeling Tibetan Settlement in Hunsur, Karnataka, from 22 August to 1 September 2026. The two parliamentarians will depart from Dharamshala on 22 August and reach Delhi the following day... ## [Parliamentarians Lopon Thupten Gyaltsen and Sonam Norbu Ratsa Conclude Official Visit to Odisha Phuntsokling Settlement](https://tibet.net/parliamentarians-lopon-thupten-gyaltsen-and-sonam-norbu-ratsa-conclude-official-visit-to-odisha-phuntsokling-settlement/) _2026-08-19 · Palden Choedon · Central Tibetan Administration_ Dharamshala: As part of the programme of the 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, Parliamentarians Lopon Thupten Gyaltsen and Sonam Norbu Ratsa successfully concluded their official visit to Odisha Phuntsokling Settlement. On 18 August, the parliamentarians visited the Sambhota Tibetan School and the Sambhota branch school thereafter. The MPs inspected the school’s premises, classrooms, and other… ## [Parliamentarians Tenpa Yarphel and Gyaltsen Choekye Gagya Conclude Visit to Ravangla Kunphenling Tibetan Settlement](https://tibet.net/parliamentarians-tenpa-yarphel-and-gyaltsen-choekye-gagya-conclude-visit-to-ravangla-kunphenling-tibetan-settlement/) _2026-08-19 · Dawa Tsering · Central Tibetan Administration_ Dharamshala: On 18 August 2026, Parliamentarians Tenpa Yarphel and Gyaltsen Choekye Gagya, accompanied by the Sponsorship Secretary of the Tibetan Settlement Office and the President of the Regional Tibetan Freedom Movement (BRDL), visited several monasteries and institutions in the Ravangla Kunphenling Tibetan Settlement. During their visit, they toured Thupten Dargyeling Monastery, Lelung… ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/LuIbrW66DCM4) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [12th Local Tibetan Assembly of Tezu Dhargyeling Sworn In](https://tibet.net/12th-local-tibetan-assembly-of-tezu-dhargyeling-sworn-in/) _2026-08-18 · Ngawang Tsepak · Central Tibetan Administration_ Tezu, Arunachal Pradesh: The newly elected members of the 12th Local Tibetan Assembly of Tezu Dhargyeling Tibetan Settlement were sworn in on 17 August 2026. The ceremony was held at 10 a.m under the supervision of Local Tibetan Election Commissioner cum Tibetan Settlement Officer Kunga Jigme. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by the six newly elected...