Dharamshala, Oct. 24 -- A day after an earthquake struck Tibet, the Dharamshala-based Tibetan government-in-exile, Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), has called on the Chinese government to ensure transparency and free communication.

The government-in-exile, while expressing concern, has also requested governments and the international community to urge the Chinese government to ensure transparency and unrestricted humanitarian access to the affected region.

They have called on the Chinese government to intensify the search-and-rescue operations and provide medical care, emergency shelter and essential supplies to vulnerable residents.

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Drachen County in Nagchu region of Tibet, at around 10.33 pm on ...