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Centre Has Taken Note Of China's Announcement Of Mega Dam Project: Minister
The Union government has "taken note" of China's announcement of a mega dam project on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo (upper reaches of the Brahmaputra) river in the Tibet Autonomous Region, the Centre informed Parliament on Thursday.
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China Shuts Down Mt Everest Scenic Area After Earthquake Hits Tibet
China has closed for tourists the scenic areas of its side of Mt Everest, also known as Mount Qomolangma, following a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that jolted Dingri County in the Tibet Autonomous Region on Tuesday.
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China Shifts Top Tibet Official Ahead Of Next Year's Leadership Reshuffle
Qizhala, an ethnic Tibetan and Chairman of China's Tibet Autonomous Region, has been shifted to Beijing by the ruling Communist Party for a higher position in the national legislature ahead of the top leadership reshuffle next year.
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Aware Of China Developing Infrastructure In Border Regions Opposite India: Centre
The government on Wednesday said it was aware that China is developing infrastructure in the border regions opposite India in Tibet and Xinjiang autonomous regions, and that it keeps constant watch on all developments having a bearing on country's security and takes all the necessary measures to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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US Trying To "Meddle" In Tibet Under Garb Of "Religious Freedoms": China
China accused the US on Monday of using the United Nations to "meddle" in Tibet, as Washington intensifies its bid to prevent Beijing from handpicking the Dalai Lama's successor.
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India A Priority For China, Tibet To Play Key Role, Says Tibetan Official
Highlighting the role of Tibet in Indo-China friendship, Sun Xiaobo, Deputy Director-General of Foreign Affairs Office in Tibet Autonomous Region, has said that the "roof of the world" can play an important role in boosting bilateral relations.
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China Plans International Airport In Tibet To Facilitate Mansarovar Visit
China is planning to upgrade a domestic airport to an international one in Ali prefecture of the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) seeking to facilitate travel of foreign tourists, including Kailash Mansarovar Yatra pilgrims to the holy site, a senior Chinese official said Tuesday.
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China Destroying Tibet's Environment, Say Tibetan Lawmakers In Mumbai
Members of the Tibetan Parliament in Exile are visiting Mumbai to create awareness about the environmental degradation in Tibet due to China's activities in the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) or the Tibetan Plateau.
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"Thought I Was Done For": Rahul Gandhi Plans Post-Flight Scare Pilgrimage
A big scare during a flight last week has pushed Rahul Gandhi to decide on a pilgrimage. His destination is Kailash Manasarovar, a lake in Tibet Autonomous Region of China, considered the abode of Lord Shiva, the deity venerated by the Congress chief.
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China Boosting Air Power In Tibet Bordering India, Says Air Force Chief
Indian Air Force Chief B S Dhanoa today said China has been ramping up its aerial prowess in the Tibetan Autonomous Region bordering India. Conceding that China has a "credible mix" of multi-role fighter and strike aircraft, the Air Chief Marshal said his force needs 42 squadrons of fighter jets to carry out "full spectrum of operations in all cont...
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Strong 6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Tibet, Felt In Arunachal Pradesh
A strong intensity earthquake measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale hit Tibet's Nyingchi prefecture, located close to Arunachal Pradesh border, in the early hours of today.
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Exclusive: Why Indian Air Force May Best Chinese Jets In An Air Battle Over Tibet
Indian Air Force fighter jets will be able to effectively tackle Chinese Air Force fighters over Tibet in the event of hostilities between the two countries. A new yet-to-be-released document, "The Dragon's Claws: Assessing China's PLAAF Today" makes the point that the IAF has significant operational advantages over the Chinese Air Force in operati...
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Air Force Gets New Airfield In Arunachal Pradesh, 100 Km From China Border
The Indian Air Force is getting a new airfield in Arunachal Pradesh, barely 100 km from the border with China. The refurbished advanced landing ground or ALG at Pasighat in south east Arunachal Pradesh will be operational from August 19.
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Woman on Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra Dies on Her Way Back
A Delhi-based pilgrim who was on her way back from the Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China died after she fell sick today, police said.
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Dalai Lama to Visit Britain Ahead of Chinese President Xi Jingping's Visit
Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama will visit Britain next week and again in September but will not meet any officials, his office said on today, just ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's trip to the country in October.
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Centre Has Taken Note Of China's Announcement Of Mega Dam Project: Minister
The Union government has "taken note" of China's announcement of a mega dam project on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo (upper reaches of the Brahmaputra) river in the Tibet Autonomous Region, the Centre informed Parliament on Thursday.
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China Shuts Down Mt Everest Scenic Area After Earthquake Hits Tibet
China has closed for tourists the scenic areas of its side of Mt Everest, also known as Mount Qomolangma, following a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that jolted Dingri County in the Tibet Autonomous Region on Tuesday.
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China Shifts Top Tibet Official Ahead Of Next Year's Leadership Reshuffle
Qizhala, an ethnic Tibetan and Chairman of China's Tibet Autonomous Region, has been shifted to Beijing by the ruling Communist Party for a higher position in the national legislature ahead of the top leadership reshuffle next year.
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Aware Of China Developing Infrastructure In Border Regions Opposite India: Centre
The government on Wednesday said it was aware that China is developing infrastructure in the border regions opposite India in Tibet and Xinjiang autonomous regions, and that it keeps constant watch on all developments having a bearing on country's security and takes all the necessary measures to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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US Trying To "Meddle" In Tibet Under Garb Of "Religious Freedoms": China
China accused the US on Monday of using the United Nations to "meddle" in Tibet, as Washington intensifies its bid to prevent Beijing from handpicking the Dalai Lama's successor.
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India A Priority For China, Tibet To Play Key Role, Says Tibetan Official
Highlighting the role of Tibet in Indo-China friendship, Sun Xiaobo, Deputy Director-General of Foreign Affairs Office in Tibet Autonomous Region, has said that the "roof of the world" can play an important role in boosting bilateral relations.
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China Plans International Airport In Tibet To Facilitate Mansarovar Visit
China is planning to upgrade a domestic airport to an international one in Ali prefecture of the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) seeking to facilitate travel of foreign tourists, including Kailash Mansarovar Yatra pilgrims to the holy site, a senior Chinese official said Tuesday.
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China Destroying Tibet's Environment, Say Tibetan Lawmakers In Mumbai
Members of the Tibetan Parliament in Exile are visiting Mumbai to create awareness about the environmental degradation in Tibet due to China's activities in the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) or the Tibetan Plateau.
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"Thought I Was Done For": Rahul Gandhi Plans Post-Flight Scare Pilgrimage
A big scare during a flight last week has pushed Rahul Gandhi to decide on a pilgrimage. His destination is Kailash Manasarovar, a lake in Tibet Autonomous Region of China, considered the abode of Lord Shiva, the deity venerated by the Congress chief.
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China Boosting Air Power In Tibet Bordering India, Says Air Force Chief
Indian Air Force Chief B S Dhanoa today said China has been ramping up its aerial prowess in the Tibetan Autonomous Region bordering India. Conceding that China has a "credible mix" of multi-role fighter and strike aircraft, the Air Chief Marshal said his force needs 42 squadrons of fighter jets to carry out "full spectrum of operations in all cont...
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Strong 6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Tibet, Felt In Arunachal Pradesh
A strong intensity earthquake measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale hit Tibet's Nyingchi prefecture, located close to Arunachal Pradesh border, in the early hours of today.
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Exclusive: Why Indian Air Force May Best Chinese Jets In An Air Battle Over Tibet
Indian Air Force fighter jets will be able to effectively tackle Chinese Air Force fighters over Tibet in the event of hostilities between the two countries. A new yet-to-be-released document, "The Dragon's Claws: Assessing China's PLAAF Today" makes the point that the IAF has significant operational advantages over the Chinese Air Force in operati...
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Air Force Gets New Airfield In Arunachal Pradesh, 100 Km From China Border
The Indian Air Force is getting a new airfield in Arunachal Pradesh, barely 100 km from the border with China. The refurbished advanced landing ground or ALG at Pasighat in south east Arunachal Pradesh will be operational from August 19.
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Woman on Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra Dies on Her Way Back
A Delhi-based pilgrim who was on her way back from the Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China died after she fell sick today, police said.
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Dalai Lama to Visit Britain Ahead of Chinese President Xi Jingping's Visit
Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama will visit Britain next week and again in September but will not meet any officials, his office said on today, just ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's trip to the country in October.
