"Deeply Saddened": Dalai Lama Offers Condolences After Earthquake in Tibet Kills 95

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:25pm on 07 Jan 2025,Tuesday International

The Dalai Lama expressed deep sorrow following a devastating earthquake in Tibet's Tingri county, which claimed at least 95 lives. In a statement, the Tibetan spiritual leader said he was "deeply saddened" by the tragedy and offered prayers for the victims. The earthquake, near the Nepal border, caused widespread destruction, including significant damage to homes and property. The Dalai Lama, 89, who has been in exile since 1959, and the Tibetan government-in-exile extended their condolences to the families of the deceased and wished for the swift recovery of the injured.

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