Amidst various other engagements, he is scheduled to deliver the President's Lecture Series address on ‘Democracy in Exile: The Case for Tibet' at Western Connecticut State University today.

He will be publicly addressing the Tibetans living in New York city and Toronto on 25th and 26th February respectively and proceed to South Tyrol in Italy on the 27th.

He will meet with official dignitaries the same day and attend various programs at South Tyrol and Trentino for two days.

29th of February will see Dr. Sangay visit Dublin to attend the Gold Medal awarding ceremony by the College Historical Society (CHS) at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland.

He is scheduled to return to Dharamsala 3 March 2012.

After the completion of the official ceremony, presides over by His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Tsuglha Khang, Dharamsala, the solidarity hunger strike will begin at 10.00am (IST).

Aftermath the series of self immolations inside Tibet, the Tibetan Parliament in Exile has made several press statements and sent an Open Letter to China's President, Hu Jintao, according to a report published by the Tibetan official media, Tibet Net. In the letter, the Tibetan Parliament expressed deep anguish and concern at the prevailing critical situation inside Tibet.

The program of the Solidarity Fast for the victims of Police firings and Self Immolation in Tibet, which is to be held on the first day of Tibet New Year. More details about the event, please click the here.

The memorial service, organised by the Office of Tibet at Gokokuji Temple in Tokyo on 8 February, was part of the global solidarity vigil called by the Central Tibetan Administration. Prayers were offered in both Tibetan and Japanese languages. A candlelight vigil also organised in the evening.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama's Representative to Japan, Mr Lhakpa Tshoko, and his staff attended the vigil. Mr Lhakpa Tshoko addressed the gathering about the deteriorating human rights situation in Tibet. He reiterated the Central Tibetan Administration's deep concern over the self-immolation incidents and the Chinese authorities' killing of peaceful Tibetan demonstrators for simply claiming their basic rights. He also reiterated the Central Tibetan Administration's urgent call for support from the international community to press the Chinese government towards resolving the Tibet's problem through dialogue.

The map was part of a business proposal to the People Insurance Company of China (PICC) who only found the error after the actual interview. Subsequently, PICC officials have asked Daiwa to remake the map and to offer a formal appology.

According to newssite www.wantchinatimes.com the matter was also reported to the China Securities Regulatory Commission as well as the China Insurance Regulatory Commission who are now considering their next move in this politically sensitive issue.

The Japanese company itself put the error down to "negligence", but several security experts have expressed doubts that the alternative map could be excused as merely "unprofessional".

His Holiness offered his condolences to the families that have lost loved ones and prayers for the deceased and others affected by the devastating floods.

As a token of sympathy and concern, a donation is being made from The Dalai Lama Trust to support relief work.

Prior to leaving Delhi for Europe, Dr Sangay will attend a conference of Asian youth leaders in New Delhi on 19 November.

Kalon Tripa will visit seven European countries including Switzerland, during which he will meet members of parliament, political analysts, support groups and the media. He will also meet and speak to members of the Tibetan communities based in these countries.

Kalon Tripa will return to Dharamsala on 5 December.