Nepal halts Tibetans from holding Dalai Lama's birthday celebrations
Published on: Sunday 07 July 2019
Authorities here have stopped the Tibetan community from holding events to commemorate the 84th birthday of their spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, over security concerns.
The Nepal government beefed up security in areas inside the Kathmandu valley, where Tibetan refugees and people of Tibetan origin reside, ahead of Dalai Lama's birthday, The Himalayan Times reported.
The 14th Dalai Lama, Lhamo Thondup, who was born on July 6, 1935, is known for his messages of unity and compassion.
News source: https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nepal-halts-tibetans-from-holding-dalai-lamas-birthday-celebrations-233794
