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His Holiness the Dalai Lama Visits New York, USA

His Holiness the Dalai Lama arriving at the hotel in New York City, NY, USA on June 23, 2024.

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His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s Teachings: Engaging Young Tibetans in Debate and Admiration

Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India – After His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrived in the Tsuglagkhang this morning, the second session of teachings for young Tibetans opened with the recitation of a verse of admiration for His Holiness and his accomplishments. Next, members of the Introduction to Buddhism Course, adult women and men, engaged in […]

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Advancing Land Records Management: Insights from the 10th LLaRMA Governing Body Meeting

Dr. Pawan Kotwal, Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor and Financial Commissioner Revenue, chaired the 10th Governing Body meeting of the Ladakh Land Records Modernization Agency (LLaRMA) on June 6 at the Civil Secretariat Leh. The meeting’s primary focus was to assess the progress of the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP) within the Union […]

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His Holiness the Dalai Lama Engages in Contemplative Research Conference at Dharamsala Residenc

His Holiness the Dalai Lama convened with attendees of a two-day Conference on Contemplative Research at his residence in Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh, India, on May 24, 2024.

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His Holiness the Dalai Lama watching performances by participants to the 27th Shoton Festival at the courtyard of the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala

His Holiness the Dalai Lama watching performances by participants to the 27th Shoton Festival at the courtyard of the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on April 22, 2024.

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His Holiness the Dalai Lama Celebrates Tibetan Culture: A Joyful Gathering

This morning, His Holiness the Dalai Lama made his way from his residence to the veranda beneath the Tsuglagkhang, the Main Tibetan Temple, at Thekchen Chöling in Dharamsala, HP, India. There, he was greeted by 353 performers, comprising members of opera groups from various Tibetan settlements, who had participated in the recent Sho-tön Opera Festival. […]

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Empowering Journalism: Insights from the Capacity-Building Workshop in Leh

The Department of Information and Public Relations hosted a capacity-building workshop for journalists at the Bharat Hotel on April 18. The workshop comprised three sessions covering various pertinent topics. In the first session, subjects such as media writing, convergence strategies, the role of social media, and digital PR were discussed. Renowned journalist Soumitra Bose commended […]

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Advancing Sustainable Energy: Evaluating the Puga Geothermal Project in Ladakh

The Advisor to the Union Territory of Ladakh, Dr Kotwal chaired a virtual meeting to accurately evaluate the completion of the Puga geothermal project. The meeting aimed to scrutinise the status of the project, chart a comprehensive roadmap, and proactively identify and address potential challenges to its progress. The meeting was marked by discussions and […]

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Green Collaboration: Celebrating the International Day of Forests

The Khaltse Forest Department, in partnership with the Khaltse Residential Hostel, commemorated the International Day of Forests on March 21st. This year’s theme was ‘Forests and Innovation: New Solutions for a Better World.’ Tsering Dadul, the Forest Range Officer of Khaltse, delivered an overview of the significance of the International Day of Forests. The event […]

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Travel

Hemis Monastery: A Spiritual Haven on the Banks of the Indus

Hemis Monastery, situated on the bank of the Indus River in Ladakh, India, is a prominent Buddhist monastery belonging to the Drukpa Lineage. Affiliated with Tibetan Buddhism, specifically the Drukpa sect, it is led by the Twelfth Gyalwang Drukpa. The monastery, characterized by Tibetan architecture, was re-established in 1672 by the Ladakhi king Sengge Namgyal, […]

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