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Kailash Mansarovar Yatra commences as first batch of pilgrims cross into China via Nathu La PassSikkim has commenced the 2026 Kailash Mansarovar Yatra with the first batch of 44 pilgrims crossing into China via Nathu La Pass. Flagged o...
Khecheopalri Lake: This crystal-clear waters body in Sikkim is considered as a wishing lake where footprint of the Goddess Tara or Lord Shiva existsNestled in West Sikkim, Khecheopalri Lake, known as the "Wishing Lake," is a sacred site for Buddhists and Hindus, believed to grant wishes...
China's repression in Tibet under global spotlight as Tibetan leader rallies democratic support in BerlinTibetan leader Penpa Tsering warns that China's assimilation policies in Tibet threaten democratic values. He met with German lawmakers, de...
IndiGo to operate on Gaya-Bangkok route as Bihar cabinet clears proposalBihar's cabinet has approved IndiGo Airlines to operate direct flights between Gaya and Bangkok for 12 months, aiming to boost internationa...
India rejects Nepal's territorial claims over Lipulekh, says route for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is longstandingIndia has firmly rejected Nepal's territorial claims over Lipulekh Pass. Nepal objected to the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra route passing throu...
Nepal renews territorial claim over Lipulekh, seeks dialogue with IndiaIndia on Sunday firmly rejected Nepal's objection to the upcoming Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via the long-established Lipulekh Pass in Uttara...
Nepal objects to India's plans to conduct Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via LipulekhNepal has raised objections to India and China's plan for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra using the Lipulekh Pass. Kathmandu asserts that Lipu...
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 registration opens; Check dates, routes, eligibility, selection process & fees to visit 'the abode of Shiva'Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 dates: Registration for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 has started. Pilgrims can apply online till May 19 for ...
China to facilitate travel of 1,000 Indian pilgrims for Kailash Mansarovar YatraThe sacred Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is set to resume in 2026. China will welcome 1,000 Indian pilgrims for the pilgrimage. The Yatra will b...
India to issue tourist visas for Chinese nationals 5 yrs after Galwan clashIndia has updated rules for Chinese tourists, Buddhist pilgrims, and diplomats. This comes after the Galwan clashes and aims to facilitate ...
Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu inaugurates state guest house in Gaya, BiharArunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu inaugurated a state guest house in Gaya, Bihar, dedicated to Buddhist pilgrims. The facility, ...
Foreign dignitaries hail Kushinagar airport inauguration, say it will boost tourism"Tourism between India and Sri Lanka has always been very robust. We have a lot of Indians coming to Sri Lanka and also Sri Lankan pilgrims...
India's Buddhist outreach: International Airport at Kushinagar for Buddhist pilgrimsModi spoke to Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, and congratulated him on the successful conduct of parliamentary elections in Sri Lanka. Pr...
Modi leverages soft power of Buddhism to woo alliesProjecting India’s centrality to Buddhist thought and reaching out to pilgrims and tourists seeking to connect with Buddhist heritage sites...
- India woos Sri Lanka, seeks to check China with Colombo-Kashi flight
Not only will the flight make the journey from PM Modi’s constituency to the Sri Lankan capital cheaper by about 40%, it will also reduce t...
Air India’s Varanasi-Colombo maiden flight takes wingAir India will fly 180-seater Airbus 320-Neo, for the all-economy class flights twice a week, Fridays and Sundays, airline spokesman Dhanan...
Railways mulling train from Kolkata to cover key Buddhist sitesThe train will benefit tourists looking to visit Kolkata as also the states popular for their Buddhist pilgrimages, a senior Railway said.
Government plans tourism circuits to attract Buddhist pilgrimsAccording to the plan, 'Sacred Circuit' will be a five to seven days' journey and will include visits to Gaya, Varanasi, Piparva and Kushin...
Narendra Modi condemns terror attack on Mahabodhi templeGujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today condemned the terror attack on Mahabodhi temple in in Bihar's Bodh Gaya district.
- India says Myanmar's democratic path will strengthen bilateral ties
With Myanmar taking steps to restore democracy, India said it would help strengthen ties increase investment from Indian companies.