Dharamshala, India — In a press release in Dharamshala, India ahead of his visit to South Africa, president of the Tibetan government in-Exile, Dr Lobsang Sangay said: “I am delighted and deeply honoured to be in South Africa again, the country that inspires six million Tibetans to continue their non-violent fight for human rights, democracy and freedom.”

Dharamshala, India — The spiritual leader of Tibet, His Holiness the Dalai Lama wrote to Shrimati Leila Kabir this morning to express his sadness at the passing away of his old friend George Fernandes. He offered his condolences to her and the members of her family. Fernandes, 88, passed away early on Tuesday morning after a prolonged illness.

Bodhgaya, India — “I am healthy, my mind is sharp and I pray to live for over hundred years”: His Holiness the Dalai Lama told the large crowd gathering at the Kalachakra Ground in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on December 31, 2018.

Dharamshala, India — President of the Central Tibetan Administration Dr Lobsang Sangay Tuesday expressed profound sorrow over the demise of former Indian Defence Minister George Fernandes and said the people of Tibet has lost a versatile personality who excelled as “the strongest voice on Tibet and a truly a great friend of Tibet.”

Dharamshala, India — The the Institute of Buddhist Dialectic (IBD) has awarded its highest Alumni honour, "The Three Wheels Recognition Award" to Dr Tenzin Dorjee, Chair of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom for his distinguished contribution in the preservation and promotion of Tibetan language, religion and culture.

Dharamshala, India — The Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile extended his gratitude to Donald J. Trump, President of United States of America for signing the H.R. 1872 “The Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act” into law. The act supports access to Tibet by U.S. citizens, punishes communist authorities for restricting travel to Tibet.