Rahul Gandhi leaves for Kailash Mansarovar yatra
The pilgrimage, aimed at seeking the blessing of Lord Shiva for prosperity and success of the country and its people, will take about 12 days, said Congress spokesperson.
Aug 31, 2018, 23:13 PM IST
'Shiv bhakt' Rahul Gandhi set to undertake Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
Several months after he expressed his desire to visit Kailash Mansarovar – the abode of Lord Shiva - Congress president Rahul Gandhi is set to undertake the pilgrimage on Friday.
Aug 31, 2018, 07:10 AM IST
Over 200 stranded Indian Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims evacuated from Hilsa
Another 119 people were moved from Simikot to Surkhet, the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu said in a statement.
Jul 04, 2018, 17:01 PM IST
MEA says Rahul Gandhi did not apply for Mansarovar yatra; Congress remains mum
Notably, the Congress had till recently been claiming that Rahul Gandhi had sought special permission from the Ministry of External Affairs.
Jun 30, 2018, 13:09 PM IST
Not received any request from Rahul Gandhi for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra: MEA
Congress chief Rahul Gandhi had sometimes back expressed his desire to undertake Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.
Jun 29, 2018, 07:06 AM IST
China not allowing us to take holy dip in Mansarovar lake, allege Indian pilgrims
This comes less than a month after a stand-off between India and China over access through Nathu La pass for the yatra.
May 28, 2018, 14:57 PM IST
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra resumes via Nathu La: Sushma Swaraj
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday announced that the Nathu La pass has been opened for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.
May 08, 2018, 14:47 PM IST
China, India agree to resume Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through Nathu La route in Sikkim in 2018
Ministry of External Affairs organises Kailash Mansarovar Yatra from June to September each year through two different routes - Lipulekh Pass (Uttarakhand) and Nathu La Pass (Sikkim).
Apr 22, 2018, 18:37 PM IST
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra registration begins, to continue till March 23
The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra will this year take place through the two traditional routes -- Nathua La Pass in Sikkim and Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand -- and the registration process for the annual pilgrimage has started, the External Affairs Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Feb 22, 2018, 10:53 AM IST
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra stopped due to cloud burst
Devastation sweeps in as cloud bursts during Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Along with 1 JCO and 7 Jawans, 11 people are missing. Watch to know more.
Aug 14, 2017, 17:21 PM IST
Kailash Mansarovar yatra through Nathu La cancelled: Official
The decision comes in the wake of the face-off between Indian and Chinese troops over a disputed area along the Sino-Indian border.
Jun 30, 2017, 14:37 PM IST
Sikkim stand-off: India of 2017 different from India of 1962, Arun Jaitley reminds China
The genesis of the flashpoint was China's attempts to build a road at a strategically key area of Donglong.
Jun 30, 2017, 14:22 PM IST
Road construction has serious implications, India tells China
On Thursday, China said the withdrawal of Indian troops from what it said was its territory was a "precondition" for a "meaningful dialogue" over the border stand-off.
Jun 30, 2017, 14:17 PM IST
Beijing's political nod to PLA's new aggression on India-Bhutan border
Considering that few plaudits are given to officers who show remarkable initiative - for the PLA adores conformity and the ability to follow party orders - this is presumably a confrontation that has been sanctioned by a higher military command, instead of just being something started by overenthusiastic troops on the ground and which got out of hand.
Jun 30, 2017, 08:53 AM IST
Border stand-off: China's act of bulldozing Indian bunker in Sikkim in June triggered tension
China has no diplomatic ties with Bhutan where India is said to have considerable influence.
China accuses Indian troops of 'crossing boundary' in Sikkim section, puts Mansarovar Yatra on hold
The Nathu La route, which is the second route for the Kailash Yatra, was launched with fanfare by the two countries in 2015.
Jun 27, 2017, 16:29 PM IST
Sushma Swaraj flags off Kailash Mansarovar yatra 2017
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday flagged off the first batch of pilgrims bound for the annual Kailash Mansarovar yatra for this year.
Jun 11, 2017, 15:15 PM IST
350 yatris register for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Nathu La: Official
A total of 350 yatris have registered for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2017 via Nathu La route, a senior Tourism official of Sikkim government said on Thursday.
Jun 01, 2017, 19:55 PM IST
Over 4,000 applications received for Kailash Mansarovar yatra
The Ministry of External Affairs has received over 4,000 applications for the annual Kailash Mansarovar yatra this year, witnessing an increase of around 1800 as against 2016.
Apr 07, 2017, 14:02 PM IST
Yogi Adityanath announces Rs 1 lakh assistance for Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims
Newly-elected Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who made his maiden visit to Gorakhpur on Saturday as the state CM, announced setting up of Kailash Mansarovar Bhavan at either Lucknow, Ghaziabad or Noida.
Mar 25, 2017, 20:37 PM IST