Nobody except Dalai Lama can decide his successor: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju

July 3, 2025 4:25 PM

Nobody except Dalai Lama can decide his successor: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday said that no one but the Dalai Lama himself has the authority to decide his successor. He emphasized that the selection of the next Dalai Lama will follow "established convention" and be guided by the spiritual leader's own wishes. The remarks come a day after the Dalai Lama said that only the Gaden Phodrang Trust, a non-profit organization he established to uphold the institution and tradition of the Dalai Lama, holds the authority to recognize his futu...

Himachal Pradesh: Search, rescue ops underway in Samej village after cloudburst in Shimla

September 16, 2024 4:33 PM

Himachal Pradesh: Search, rescue ops underway in Samej village after cloudburst in Shimla

Relief and rescue operations are in full swing in the flood-affected Samej village near Rampur in Shimla district, as Himachal Pradesh grapples with the aftermath of catastrophic cloudbursts that have ravaged various parts of the state. The recent cloudburst has caused widespread destruction across the hill station, with Samej village being one of the hardest-hit areas. The disaster's impact continues to be felt, as the Lahaul Spiti Police reported a flash flood near Zinzing Bar on National Hig...