Mansarovar Yatra: First-time pilgrims get preference in computerised draw of lots
For Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2019, the ministry received 2,996 applications, out of which 2,256 are male applicants and 740 females. As many as 624 senior citizens had applied for the yatra.
May 15, 2019, 14:38 PM ISTReady for talks to reopen Nathu La pass, says China after Doklam stand-off resolved
Days after the resolution of the Doklam stand-off with India, China on Tuesday said that it is ready for talks to reopen the Nath La pass for Indian pilgrims.
Sep 12, 2017, 14:14 PM ISTChina denies entry to 50 Indian pilgrims to Kailash Mansarovar
The 47 pilgrims, who were stopped by the Chinese officials at the border from proceeding further, have now returned to their respective states, official sources said here today.
Jun 24, 2017, 21:21 PM ISTEnsure India's image is not tarnished, Sushma Swaraj tells Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Saturday appealed to pilgrims going on the annual Kailash Mansarovar Yatra not to do anything that might tarnish India`s image.
Jun 11, 2016, 15:21 PM IST