Xizang News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Series of earthquakes jolt Tibet
Tibet, January 16: A series of earthquakes hit Tibet on Thursday, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) stated, the most recent one being a 4.7 magnitude earthquake on the Richter Scale.
5.2 magnitude earthquake jolts Tibet
Tibet, January 13: Days after devastating earthquake killed over 120 people in Tibet, another earthquake of magnitude 5.2 jolted the autonomous region on Monday.
Tibetan activists slams China's attempt to replace 'Tibet' with 'Xizang' during mournful events
Dharamshala, January 10: The Tibetan people in-exile feel sad as China is using the term 'Xizang' for Tibet to gain global recognition in the wake of the recent earthquake in the region.
1,211 aftershocks detected after 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal-Tibet border region
Lhasa, Jan 9: A total of 1,211 aftershocks had been detected as of 3 pm Thursday after after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake jolted the Nepal-Tibet border region earlier this week, local authorities said.
Using 'Xizang' against Tibetan historical sovereignty, says President of Tibetan Government-in-exile
Dharamsala, January 9: Sikyong Penpa Tsering, the President of the Tibetan Government In-Exile said on Thursday that the usage of the term 'Xizang' instead of Tibet showcases that people are falling for Chinese propaganda and becoming complicit in China's narrative on Tibetan territory and Tibetan historical sovereignty.
Mount Qomolangma scenic area closed after 7.1-magnitude quake hits Tibet
Lhasa, Jan 7: The Mount Qomolangma scenic area was temporarily closed, and tourists and staff were in safe condition after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake jolted Dingri County in the Xizang (Autonomous Region) on Tuesday morning, according to local Chinese authorities.
Death toll rises to 95 in Xizang earthquake
Beijing, January 7: The death toll from the powerful earthquake that hit Dingri County in Xigaze City, within the Xizang Autonomous Region, has climbed to 95, up from the initial count of 53, according to a report by CNN.
Nepal-Tibet earthquake claims 95 lives, 130 injured
New Delhi, Jan 7: At least 95 people were killed and 130 injured after a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Nepal-Tibet border region on Tuesday morning, according to media reports.
Earthquake of magnitude 7.1 jolts Nepal; multiple earthquakes reported in Xizang in Tibet Autonomous Region
Kathmandu, January 7: An earthquake of magnitude 7.1 on the Richter Scale jolted Nepal's Lobuche on Tuesday morning, the USGS Earthquakes reported.
32 dead as 7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Nepal-Tibet border
New Delhi, Jn 7: At least 32 people lost their lives, and 38 were injured after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Nepal-Tibet border on Tuesday, according to some media reports.