13 stories found
Severe flooding and landslides triggered by complex environmental factors have killed over 500 people and left nearly 2,500 missing across Nepal. In response to the mounting crisis, the Nepalese government has reversed its stance and accepted international rescue assistance while domestic recovery efforts continue.
Catastrophic flash floods and landslides have killed at least 160 people and left hundreds missing across Nepal and China’s Tibet region, including dozens of foreign tourists. Rescue operations are underway as authorities deploy military assets to navigate treacherous terrain and monitor rising barrier lakes.
An article outlines crucial information and preparations that every pilgrim undertaking the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra in 2026 should be aware of.
India and Nepal are engaged in a territorial dispute concerning the route for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra pilgrimage, specifically involving the Lipulekh Pass.
The number of Indian pilgrims eligible for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, organized by the external affairs ministry and China, has been increased to 1,000 for this year, a rise of 250 from the 2025 figure.
At least 17 people from Gujarat, including 14 foreign nationals, are missing in Nepal floods, with most reported to have been travelling for the Kailash Mansarovar yatra.
Devastating flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall have killed at least 160 people across northern Nepal and Tibet, leaving hundreds of residents and international tourists missing. Rescue operations are underway as governments coordinate evacuations and track missing citizens from multiple countries.
The first batch of 44 pilgrims for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, including liaison and medical officers, has crossed into China via the Nathu La pass.
Nepal has formally objected to India's use of the Lipulekh Pass for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, prompting India to dismiss the claim as unjustified and not a new development.
Catastrophic flash floods in Nepal and Tibet have killed at least 270 people, with over 1,300 still missing, including many foreign tourists.
Indian pilgrims undertaking the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra are stranded in Nepal due to issues with obtaining permits for entry into China. The Ministry of External Affairs has issued an advisory, urging pilgrims to verify their tour operators.
The initial group of pilgrims has arrived in Gangtok for the 2026 Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. These pilgrims hail from various Indian states, including Bihar, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra.
The Kailash Mansarovar yatra is scheduled to start in June, with applications for pilgrims accepted until May 19.