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VISA CONDITIONS FOR BUDDHIST PILGRIMS
New US visa rule could change how long international students can stay in the countryUS authorities are set to replace the 'duration of status' system for international students with fixed stay periods. This significant poli...- UAE offers 30-day visa relief for travellers affected by regional disruptionsUAE's ICP offers a 30-day grace period, from June 10 to July 9, 2026, for travellers impacted by regional disruptions. This allows individu...
- Uttarakhand government rejects "communal angle" in Hemkund Sahib Yatra incidentThe Uttarakhand Government on Saturday clarified that a recently reported controversial incident during the Hemkund Sahib Yatra should not ...
- Pakistan issues visas to Indian pilgrims for attending events on Maharaja Ranjit Singh's death anniversaryNew Delhi: The Pakistan High Commission has granted 438 visas to Indian pilgrims for events commemorating Maharaja Ranjit Singh's death ann...
- 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...
- Germany Researcher Visa: Who can apply and how it worksForeign academics planning extended research stints in Germany require a dedicated visa. This long-stay national 'D' visa facilitates resea...
- Over 9,000 pilgrims leave from Jammu for Kheer Bhawani MelaOver 9,000 pilgrims, predominantly Kashmiri Pandits, embarked on a journey from Jammu to the revered Kheer Bhawani temple on Saturday. This...
- Nathu La, Lipulekh La checkposts designated as immigration posts for Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimsThe ministry's joint secretary, Sandeep N Mahatme, in an official note said, "In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of sec...
- Uttarakhand: IMD issues orange alert, authorities on high alert for Char Dham YatraIn view of the alert, the district administration has placed all disaster response systems on high alert, particularly along the pilgrimage...
- 45 mountain rescue teams set out for deployment along Amarnath Yatra routesForty-five mountain rescue teams have been deployed for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra. These teams, comprising various security forces, will ...
- Buddhist wisdom of the day: 'You can only lose what you hold on to' - a timeless lesson on finding freedom and peace through detachmentHolding onto things that no longer serve us, like past relationships or resentments, leads to unhappiness and burnout. Buddhist wisdom of t...
- 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...
- Saudi Arabia limits instant work visas for new businessesSaudi Arabia has introduced new rules for instant work visas. Newly established businesses can now get up to five visas. Older companies ca...
- New Zealand cracks down on visa breaches, flags nearly 100 migrants in major immigration compliance operationNew Zealand authorities have launched a major operation targeting immigration violations. Ninety-eight migrants were identified for breachi...
- 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...
- Buddhist proverb of the day: 'Life's ultimate truth is not only hidden from you; it is actively being corrupted by your opinions...' A centuries-old lesson on the dangers of passing judgments too quicklyThe Buddhist proverb, “The ultimate truth is not only hidden from you; it is actively being corrupted by your opinions,” reflects a key Zen...
- Buddhist proverb of the day: ‘What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us’ - A timeless lesson on the power of inner strengthBuddhist wisdom highlights the power within. Past and future concerns are minor compared to inner strength. This ancient insight offers a v...
- Buddhist proverb of the day: 'Holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die...' A powerful lesson on how inner peace often starts after releasing old grudgesThe Buddhist proverb of the day, “Holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die,” highlights the harm th...
- US to offer B1/B2 visa interview appointments within 10 days for additional $750 feeThe US State Department will launch a pilot programme from July 1 allowing certain consulates to offer B1/B2 visa applicants interview appo...
- Pakistan issues 737 visas to Indian pilgrims for Guru Arjan Dev Ji Martyrdom Day eventsPakistan has granted 737 visas to Indian Sikh pilgrims. They will travel to Pakistan for events commemorating the Martyrdom Day of Guru Arj...
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