Dharamshala: - On April 18, His Holiness the Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje opened a new library at Gyuto Monastery, near the Norbulingka cultural institute in Dharamsala, northern India. He also presented Geshe Nagrampa degree certificates to four of the monastery's monks.

Dharamsala: Dr Lobsang Sangay, Kalon Tripa (political leader) of the Central Tibetan Administration, announced on April 18 that the Indian government has decided to lengthen the period required for the renewal of residential permits for thousands of Tibetans living in exile.

Dharamshala: On the final day of its tenth General Body Meeting (GBM), April 16, the Tibetan Women's Association (TWA) elected its new executive members.

Dharamsala: - His Holiness Gyalwa Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje visited the Tibetan Transit School (TTS) in Dharamsala, northern India, on April 16. He inaugurated a giant mani prayer wheel and addressed staff and students.