Dharamshala: The Dalai Lama and his fellow Tibetans celebrated 50 years of settlement in Dharamsala today with a ceremony that took place in the main Tibetan temple. Indian dignitaries were among those present at the function along with high ranking Tibetan officials from the exiled government.

Dharamshala: In a fresh tirade against His Holiness the Dalai Lama, a Chinese government mouthpiece has questioned Tibetan spiritual leader's right and authority to speak for all Tibetans. In the article that is titled "Is the Dalai Lama qualified to speak on the 'welfare of 6 million Tibetans?". The People's Daily criticized His Holiness and said that the demands that were submitted by the spiritual leader during his talks with Chinese officials spoke about "greater Tibet" an area that according to the Chinese government, he has no right to talk about.

Dharamshala: Three lawmakers representing Nepali Congress, the biggest party in the coalition government, and Terai party Madhesi Janadhikar Forum were on a visit to Dharmashala, northern India, the site of Tibetan government in exile and second home of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

Dharmshala: Tibet's political and spiritual leader, 74 year old His Holiness the Dalai Lama, will visit Japan for a week later this month, 20-26 June. Zenkoji, a well-known 7th century Buddhist Temple in Nagano city has invited His Holiness the Dalai Lama for a special memorial talk and to strengthen the Buddhist bond.

Dharamshala: Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama is expected to visit Russia as the country's Buddhist followers wish to see their spiritual leader, Russian Ambassador to India Mr. Alexander Kadakin said.

Dharamshala: The visiting Chinese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs to Oslo, the capital of Norway, H. E. Fu Ying Yesterday commented positive prospects on future dialogue with HH the Dalai Lama's envoys. She stated that "the door for talks is always open, it has been open for years - for decades, and there are difficulties and there sincerity from the Chinese side to continue the dialogue." She Also talked about how much she value the Tibet and planning her summer holiday in Tibet.