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Number of Indian pilgrims eligible for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra increased to 1,000

The pilgrimage is set to take place from June to August, the external affairs ministry said in a statement on Thursday
Published on Apr 30, 2026 11:17 pm IST

View from the Himalayas: For Indian pilgrims, a sneak peak of Kailash from Nepal

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The Kailash-Manasarovar was never out of bounds for Indian pilgrims from Nepal. (HT File Photo)
Updated on Aug 14, 2025 01:33 pm IST

Uncertainty looms large over India-China trade through Nathu La in Sikkim

The trans-border trade takes place on four days a week from May 1 to November 30 every year. Only Sikkim-based traders are allowed to take part. They have to procure trade licence every year before May 1.
Published on Oct 04, 2020 05:11 pm IST

Guest column: When the Billi Patrol took on the Chinese at the border

Some men from the patrol at Billi Post, with the author wearing a turban and snow goggles (sitting). A Chinese bunker can be seen in the background.
Updated on Sept 06, 2020 11:16 am IST

Jaishankar announces start of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

External affairs minister Jaishankarr, said that the interest in the pilgrimage, which started in 1981, has increased significantly over the years.
Updated on Jun 11, 2019 01:13 pm IST

Opinion | Probity in campaign, polite political discourse a tough ask

All eyes are now on what kind of government will emerge from these Lok Sabha elections.
Updated on May 20, 2019 09:49 am IST

Army jawans rescue 2800 tourists in Sikkim, then vacate barracks for them

Rescued tourists in army facility in Sikkim.
Updated on Dec 30, 2018 07:52 am IST

Indian Army rescues 2500 tourists after heavy snowfall in Sikkim’s Nathu La

The Indian Army has rescued around 2500 tourists who were stuck near the India-China border in Sikkim’s Nathu La due to heavy snowfall.
Updated on Dec 29, 2018 02:04 pm IST

Indian, Chinese armies meet at Nathu La to celebrate Independence Day

Chinese army officials take part in India’s Independence Day celebrations.
Updated on Aug 15, 2018 05:37 pm IST

Indian, Chinese armies meet at Nathu La on 91st anniversary of PLA foundation

The meeting between the two armies took place three months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held an informal summit in Wuhan in China with an aim to bolster bilateral ties which nosedived in the wake of the Doklam standoff.
Published on Aug 01, 2018 07:31 pm IST