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All about Lipulekh: The key pass that has India and Nepal locked in a dispute

Among the two routes used for this pilgrimage is the Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand. However, Nepal has staked a territorial claim over the pass, stating that it is part of Nepali territory.
Updated on Jun 01, 2026 08:17 am IST

‘Ready to talk with Nepal': India open to resolving dispute over Lipulekh

India on Sunday slammed Nepal's objections to Kailash Mansarovar Yatra's route via Lipulekh, asserting that such "unilateral artificial enlargement" of territorial claims is "untenable."
Published on May 07, 2026 05:43 pm IST

Nepal's 100 rupees currency note move draws sharp response from Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addresses the media during a press conference, in Bhubaneswar, Saturday, May 4, 2024.
Updated on May 05, 2024 11:49 am IST

India, Nepal discuss boundary issue

Much of Shringla’s discussions focused on bilateral development projects, including key connectivity schemes and post-earthquake reconstruction work, and ways to expedite their implementation.
Updated on Nov 27, 2020 02:05 am IST

India looks to army chief’s visit to Nepal to bring ties back on even keel

Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane.
Updated on Oct 23, 2020 05:09 pm IST

Indian Army chief General Naravane to visit Nepal in November

Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Mukund Naravane is expected to be in Nepal during November 3-5.
Updated on Oct 14, 2020 06:58 pm IST

New satellite imagery suggests China is building military infrastructure opposite Lipulekh

The satellite imagery, shared by the open source intelligence analyst who uses the name @detresfa on Twitter, show what appears to be two sites at which the PLA is creating new infrastructure and accommodation. Both sites are not very far from the Kalapani-Lipulekh region that is at the heart of a new border row between India and Nepal.
Updated on Aug 21, 2020 08:18 pm IST

Nepal PM Oli calls Modi, talks about boosting ties

The two leaders last spoke on April 10 to discuss the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.
Updated on Aug 16, 2020 12:05 am IST

In I-Day wish to Modi, Nepal PM says looking forward to ‘meaningful bilateral cooperation’ with India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with his Nepali counterpart KP Sharma Oli during delegation level talks in Kathmandu on Friday.
Updated on Aug 15, 2020 07:44 pm IST

India, Nepal to discuss projects amid tensions

During its seventh meeting in July last year, the mechanism reviewed the implementation of projects such as cross-border rail links, petroleum pipelines, roads, bridges, integrated border check posts, energy, irrigation, and post-earthquake reconstruction.
Updated on Aug 12, 2020 01:38 am IST

Nepal to send updated map to India, international community, says minister

Nepal's Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli at the parliament.
Updated on Aug 02, 2020 10:56 am IST

Nepalese FM radio stations start giving weather bulletins of Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura

Nepal’s foreign minister Pradeep Gyawali points to a map of Nepal in Kathmandu.
Updated on Jun 21, 2020 07:14 pm IST

Nepal’s parliament approves map that includes Indian territory, president assent next

Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura are the territories Nepal now claims as its own.
Updated on Jun 18, 2020 01:48 pm IST

‘How can India-Nepal ties break?’ In Rajnath Singh’s speech references to Gorkhas and spiritual connect

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addresses the 'Uttarakhand Jan Sanvad' rally via video conference, in New Delhi on Monday.
Updated on Jun 15, 2020 03:42 pm IST

Nepal okays map tweak, India calls it ‘untenable’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Prime Minister of Nepal K P Sharma Oli at a meeting on the sidelines of the 4th BIMSTEC Summit, in Kathmandu, Nepal in August 31, 2018.
Updated on Jun 14, 2020 06:16 am IST

India side-steps issues in Nepal border row

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with his Nepalese counterpart Khadga Prasad Oli in New Delhi in April 2018.
Updated on Jun 12, 2020 04:38 am IST

Nepal PM criticises Yogi Adityanath’s ‘threatening’ remarks on border row

KP Sharma Oli was quoted by media reports as saying that India’s central leadership should advise Adityanath not to “threaten” Nepal
Updated on Jun 11, 2020 01:19 am IST

India’s ties with Nepal set for deep freeze after Kathmandu’s decisive step on new map

Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli had whipped up ultra-nationalistic sentiments in Kathmandu over India’s road project
Updated on Jun 10, 2020 10:38 am IST

India calls for ‘constructive and positive efforts’ to resolve border row with Nepal

Nepal claims Lipulekh but the external affairs ministry contended the road was “completely within the territory of India”.
Updated on May 28, 2020 10:00 pm IST

Real targets of Nepal PM Oli’s new political map are in Kathmandu

China had intervened to force the Nepal Communist P
Updated on May 20, 2020 11:51 pm IST

‘Artificial enlargement of territorial claims’: India on Nepal’s new map

Nepal’s council of ministers had approved the new map during a meeting chaired by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Monday.
Updated on May 20, 2020 09:13 pm IST

Nepal releases new political map showing Lipulekh and Kalapani as part of its territory

The three territories were shown as part of Byas rural municipality in Darchula district of Sudurpaschim province.
Updated on May 20, 2020 05:10 pm IST

Nepal to publish maps showing India’s Kalapani, Lipulekh as its territory

There was no immediate response from Indian officials. The external affairs ministry has already said Lipulekh, at the centre of a border row over the construction of a road to the border with China, is “completely within the territory of India”.
Updated on May 18, 2020 10:20 pm IST

Nepal summons Indian envoy to protest opening of road to Lipulekh

Border Roads Organisation has connected Kailash Mansarovar route to Lipulekh pass, on Friday.
Updated on May 11, 2020 03:12 pm IST

Rajnath Singh inaugurates Kailash mansarovar road link via video conference

Rajnath Singh also flagged off a caravan of nine vehicles from Pithoragarh to Gunji to indicate that both passengers and load can be sent by the new road stretch through mountainous terrain. (Photo: @rajnathsingh)
Updated on May 08, 2020 02:39 pm IST