Kailash Manasarovar Yatra

August 26, 2026 9:25 PM

President Murmu, V-P Radhakrishnan express grief over loss of lives in Nepal floods

India on Wednesday expressed solidarity with Nepal following devastating flash floods that swept through central districts bordering Tibet, with President Droupadi Murmu conveying her deepest sympathies to Nepalese President Ramchandra Paudel and the people of the neighbouring country. President Murmu said India stands ready to support the Nepal government’s relief and rescue efforts for those affected by the calamity. "I convey my deepest sympathies to Rt Hon President Mr. Ramchandra Paudel...

August 26, 2026 9:23 PM

Embassy coordinating with Nepal govt for rescue of Indians affected by flash floods: MEA

The Embassy of India in Kathmandu is closely coordinating with government of Nepal for the early rescue and relief of Indian nationals affected by flash floods in the Himalayan nation on Wednesday, the Ministry of External Affairs said. The embassy earlier in the day issued emergency phone numbers for those seeking assistance and information related to Indian nationals affected by the calamity. "Embassy of India in Nepal is closely coordinating with Government of Nepal for the early rescue and...

August 26, 2026 5:49 PM

Nepal floods: PM Modi speaks to Balendra Shah, offers humanitarian assistance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke to his Nepalese counterpart Balendra Shah and conveyed condolences on the loss of lives due to the floods there and told him that India is ready to provide all possible humanitarian assistance to the neighbouring country. Modi also said that people of India stand in solidarity with their sisters and brothers in Nepal at this difficult time. A sudden, massive flood swept through two central Nepal districts bordering Tibet killing four people, caus...

August 26, 2026 5:51 PM

Nepal floods: 105 Indians, 37 NRIs among nearly 400 missing near Tibet border

At least 105 Indians and 37 NRIs are among the nearly 400 persons missing after the devastating flash floods in Nepal's Rasuwa district bordering Tibet swept through villages and damaged critical infrastructure on Wednesday, officials said. Most of the Indians were headed for the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra in Tibet. A sudden, massive flood swept through two central Nepal districts bordering Tibet killing four people, causing extensive devastation at settlements along the river and damaging at l...

August 24, 2026 9:41 AM

Kailash Manasarovar Yatra concludes; final batch of pilgrims returns to India via Lipulekh Pass

The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra concluded this year with the return of the final batches of pilgrims through the Nathu La route in Sikkim and the Lipulekh route in Uttarakhand, officials said. A total of 941 pilgrims completed the pilgrimage through the two routes this year, with 464 pilgrims travelling through Sikkim's Nathu La route and 477 through Uttarakhand's Lipulekh route. The pilgrimage through the Nathu La route concluded with the return of the 10th and final batch to Gangtok on Sunday. ...

July 14, 2025 7:09 PM

India-China relationship gradually moving in a positive direction: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday said that the India-China relationship has been gradually moving in a positive direction since the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Kazan in October 2024. “Our bilateral relationship requires that we take a far-sighted approach to our ties. Since our leaders’ meeting in Kazan in October 2024, the India-China relationship has been gradually moving in a positive direction. Our responsibilit...