6.8-magnitude earthquake strikes Tibet region near Nepal, at least 126 reported deadNepal Earthquake: A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 rocked the Tibet region near the Nepal border, causing at least 126 fatalit...
07 Jan, 2025, 08.24 PM IST
6.0 magnitude quake jolts Nepal6.0 magnitude earthquake in Nepal took place 147 km ESE of Kathmandu, at 8.13 a. m IST around Martim Birta of Khotang district.
31 Jul, 2022, 10.49 AM IST
Why India is a more cost-effective trade option for KathmanduProximity to Birgunj helps Haldia to cater to most of Kathmandu’s trade needs. Vishakhapatnam, on the other hand, is Nepal’s cargo gateway ...
11 Jul, 2020, 10.42 AM IST
India's rail counter to China's border game is likely to be ready in a few years' timeA host of crucial railway blueprints are on the drawing board at a time when China is aggressively pushing its railway network deep into Ti...
10 Sep, 2017, 11.10 AM IST
Tibet's foreign trade down by nearly 60 per cent in 2015Exports of the China's autonomous region dropped by 71.9 per cent to 3.6 billion yuan, while imports were up 114.4 per cent at 2.03 billion...
05 Mar, 2016, 03.50 PM IST
Moderate quake shakes Xinjiang, Tibet in ChinaA moderate earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter Scale today struck China's northwest Xinjiang region and Tibet provinces.
14 Jan, 2016, 12.09 PM IST
Earthquake with epicentre in India jolts parts of TibetThe 6.7 magnitude earthquake affected the prefectures of Nyingchi, Shannan and Qamdo as well as the regional capital Lhasa
04 Jan, 2016, 10.21 AM IST
Nepal, China agree to open seven more border trade pointsThe annual meeting of Nepalese and Chinese customs officials here on the issue of simplifying trade and customs procedures concluded with t...
06 Nov, 2015, 01.28 PM IST
Nepal, China agree to open seven more border trade pointsThe annual meeting of Nepalese and Chinese customs officials here on the issue of simplifying trade and customs procedures concluded with t...
05 Nov, 2015, 11.02 PM IST
China renovates monastery near Sikkim where Dalai Lama fledChina has renovated Dungkar Monastery in Tibet, close to Nathu La border in Sikkim where the Dalai Lama first fled in 1951 when the Chinese...
06 Jul, 2015, 07.52 PM IST
Chinese rescue Andhra Pradesh, Telangana mountaineersNalgonda resident Shekhar Babu-led climbers planned to scale the world's highest mountain from dangerous North Col.
01 May, 2015, 01.18 PM IST
5 dead, 13 injured as earthquake jolts TibetThe quake was felt in the cities of Lhasa and Shigatse. Houses were damaged in Nyelam County and telecommunication services were interrupte...
25 Apr, 2015, 06.09 PM IST
- Hill railways: A look at the status of the various projects
The Raj ran hill trains for pleasure. Government of India, prodded by the China fear, is planning a strategic hill railway network.
12 Feb, 2012, 01.35 AM IST
- Olympic torch to make stop in Tibetan capital, 3 months after rioting rocked city
The Olympic torch made its way into Tibet's isolated capital on Friday, as a Chinese official announced additional sentences handed down ov...
20 Jun, 2008, 10.15 PM IST
- China’s reluctance delays Kailash Mansarovar yatr
The Kailash Mansarovar yatra has been delayed and the visit of two batches of pilgrims cancelled due to the Olympic games leading to specul...
21 May, 2008, 02.38 AM IST
- Year of the Rat turns into year of disasters
China hoped 2008 would be a yearlong celebration, a time to bask in the spotlight of the upcoming summer Olympics, but the Year of the Rat ...
13 May, 2008, 11.31 PM IST
- Kangra’s Lhasa
Ever since the Dalai Lama made Macleodganj his home, it has become a pilgrimage spot for people from all walks of life.
31 May, 2007, 02.34 AM IST