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6.8-magnitude earthquake kills 7 and injures 22 in Tibet
DHARAMSHALA, September 19: An earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale struck the Indian border state of Sikkim Sunday evening, sending tremors throughout the region. According to incoming reports, the earthquake has killed over 50 people and injured several others in India, Nepal and Tibet.
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Chinese mining officials open fire on Tibetan workers
DHARAMSHALA September 20: Four Tibetan labourers have been injured after Chinese mining officials opened fire on them over a wage payment clash on Saturday in Tibetan area of Chatreng in Kardze, a newly arrived Tibetan told the Voice of Tibet radio.
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama concerned about Sikkim earthquake
DHARAMSHALA, India: In a letter offering his condolences to the Chief Minister of Sikkim, His Holiness the Dalai Lama expressed his concern for the devastation caused by the recent earthquake in the state.
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Kalon Tripa Announces Portfolios Of New Kalons
DHARAMSHALA: The portfolios of the new Kalons in the 14th Kashag was announced by Kalon Tripa Dr Lobsang Sangay at a press conference held today at the Kashag Secretariat.
In Pictures: New Kalons Sworn In
DHARAMSHALA, India: The five Kalons among the six newly elected members of the Kashag were sworn in by Chief Justice Commissioner Ngawang Phelgyal Gyelchen at a ceremony at the Tibetan Supreme Justice Commission this afternoon. Kalon Tsering Dhundup will take the oath of office tomorrow morning (17 September).
2nd Session of 15th Tibetan Parliament in exile Begins
DHARAMSHALA, India: The second session of the 15th Tibetan Parliament in exile has begun today. In his opening speech, Mr Penpa Tsering, the Speaker of Tibetan Parliament in Exile, welcomed Kalon Tripa Dr Lobsang Sangay to the Tibetan Parliament in Exile since it is the 1st session of the Tibetan Parliament in exile being held after the swearing in of Dr Lobsang Sangay as the new Kalon Tripa on 8th August 2011.
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