Tibet: News
5.3-magnitude earthquake strikes Tibet
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Tibet on Wednesday, the second tremor in less than a week. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 35km (21.75 miles), the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.
5-magnitude earthquake hits Tibet after flash flood kills over 1,000
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck China's Tibet region on Thursday.
Did ISRO's NISAR mission predict ice-rock avalanche in Nepal?
The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission had provided critical evidence of ground deformation, weeks before the deadly 2026 ice-rock avalanche in the Nepal-Tibet Himalayas.
Flood-ravaged Nepal may need up to $5bn to rebuild
Nepal is staring at a massive reconstruction bill of up to $5 billion after devastating floods hit the country.
Principal hailed a hero during Nepal flash flood disaster
Rajendra Dawadi, the principal of Tribhuvan Trishuli Secondary School in Nepal's Trishuli Valley, has been hailed a hero for his quick thinking during a devastating flash flood.
Is the Tibetan Plateau becoming more unstable?
A recent study has shown that "Asia's water tower," the Tibetan Plateau, is becoming more unstable and unpredictable.
Nepal: 2 men steal gold earrings from flood victim
Nepal Police have detained two men after a video of them stealing gold earrings from the body of a flood victim went viral.
Nepal meteorology department received information 16mins after flood crossed border
Nepal authorities had no idea when a huge surge of floodwaters erupted from China's Tibetan region into Nepal through the Rasuwagadhi border crossing on Wednesday morning, Nepal News reported.
Barrier lake on Tibet-Nepal border could breach within 72hrs: China
A barrier lake near the China-Nepal border is at a high risk of breaching within three days, Chinese authorities warned on Thursday.
Death toll in Nepal flash flood rises to 270
The death toll from flash floods along the border between Nepal and Tibet has risen to 270. Nearly 1,400 also remain missing.
100 of 300 Indians missing after Nepal flash floods located
Nepalese rescuers have found approximately 100 of the 300 missing Indians and 25 Chinese, authorities said on Thursday.
'Glacier collapse' caused Nepal flash floods, says USGS
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has clarified that the devastating flash floods in Nepal were not triggered by an earthquake but by a glacial collapse that caused seismic activity and "catastrophic" downstream impacts in Nepal and Tibet.
160+ killed after floodwaters wipe out villages on Nepal-China border
Over 160 people have been killed after a catastrophic flash flood hit Nepal on Wednesday.
77 from Sadhguru's foundation missing after flash flood in Tibet
Seventy-seven pilgrims from one of Sadhguru's Kailash pilgrimage groups have gone missing after a flash flood hit Gyirong in Tibet.
Modi speaks to Nepal PM after flash flood kills 16
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his condolences to Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah over the devastating floods in the country that have claimed 16 lives.
China now has an AI-based facial recognition system for fish
China is employing an artificial intelligence (AI)-based facial recognition system to monitor the movement of fish in Tibet's largest river.
China now has a drone hub near Mount Everest
China has set up a new drone research and development center in Tibet, close to Mount Everest.
China's world's largest hydropower project facing major natural threat
China's mega hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet has come under scrutiny after state-backed geologists warned of major geological risks.
Tibetan man sets himself ablaze near UN headquarters, dies
A Tibetan man died after setting himself on fire near the United Nations headquarters in New York City on Thursday, according to Reuters.
Indo-Tibet trade to resume after 6 years this June
The Indo-Tibet trade, which was suspended in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will resume through the Shipki La pass in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh from June this year.
'Nehru recognized Tibet as part of China in 1954': CDS
India's Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, has said that India recognized Tibet as a part of China in 1954.
'Good neighbors, friends': Xi Jinping's Republic Day message for India
Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended warm wishes to India on its 77th Republic Day.
Worrying: Over 40 glacial lakes in Nepal might burst soon
Nepal is facing a major threat from its glacial lakes, with experts identifying 42 of them as being at high risk of bursting.
Video: Hongqi Bridge in South China collapses months after opening
A section of the newly constructed Hongqi Bridge in China's Sichuan province collapsed on Tuesday.
Fireworks in Himalayas spark outrage; artist issues apology
Outdoor apparel brand Arc'teryx has apologized for a fireworks display in the Himalayas.
Introduction to Tibetan thangka art
Tibetan thangka is a form of traditional Buddhist art that is culturally and spiritually rich.
Exploring thangka: Tibetan Buddhist silk painting art form
Thangka is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist art form characterized by intricate silk paintings.
Why world's largest dam could result in Sino-Indian water war
China has begun construction on a massive dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, which is known as the Brahmaputra River in India.
23 Indian pilgrims stranded in Tibet after bridge collapse
A group of 23 Indian pilgrims, including 15 from Mumbai and others from Dubai, are stranded in Tibet's Gyirong county.
China rejects Dalai Lama's authority on reincarnation
Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, has rejected the Dalai Lama's authority to decide on the continuation or abolition of the reincarnation system.
Can there be 2 Dalai Lamas? There's possibility some say
As the Dalai Lama approaches his 90th birthday on July 6, he has revealed plans for his succession.
Dalai Lama confirms succession, says institution will continue after death
The Dalai Lama has confirmed that the institution of the Dalai Lama will continue after his death.
Why China has built an AI computing center in Tibet
China has opened a state-of-the-art computing center, Yajiang-1, in Tibet's Shannan city.
Mysterious glowing 'red sprites' light up Himalayan sky; what're they
The peaceful night sky over Tibet was suddenly lit up by glowing red sprites in May 2022. Not ordinary lightning bolts, but the rare atmospheric phenomenon that left both astrophotographers and scientists in awe.
Dalai Lama tells followers to reject successor chosen by China
In his new book, Voice for the Voiceless, Tibetan Buddhism's spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, has said his successor would be born outside China.
Dalai Lama's security upgraded to Z-category after threat intel
The Indian government has upgraded the security of the Dalai Lama to Z-category, after intelligence reports indicated possible threats, India Today reported, citing sources.
Dalai Lama's elder brother, Gyalo Thondup, dies at 97
Gyalo Thondup, the elder brother of the Dalai Lama and a prominent figure in Tibetan politics and diplomacy, has passed away at the age of 97.
Tibet earthquake death toll rises to 126, nearly 200 injured
A powerful earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale rocked Tibet's Tingri County on Tuesday morning, killing at least 126 people and injuring nearly 200 others.
China plans building world's largest dam on Brahmaputra; India reacts
China has revealed plans to build the world's largest dam in Tibet, exceeding the size of the Three Gorges Dam.
US delegation visits Dalai Lama in Himachal's McLeod Ganj
A bipartisan congressional delegation from the United States, led by former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul, visited the Dalai Lama at his residence in McLeod Ganj, Himachal Pradesh.