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India dismisses Nepal’s Kailash yatra objection over Lipulekh Pass | India News

NEW DELHI: The India-Nepal border dispute could see another flare-up with the new government in Kathmandu officially objecting to India’s decision to resume Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, with support from China, through the Uttarakhand state crossing at Lipulekh Pass that is claimed by Nepal.Indian government later dismissed Nepal’s territorial claims, saying India has consistently maintained that…

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Nepal stirs row with India, objects to Kailash Mansarovar yatra via Lipulekh

Kailash Mansarovar (Image/ANI) Nepal on Sunday objected to India and China planning to conduct the upcoming Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Lipulekh Pass, claiming that the route passes through Kathmandu’s territory.In a statement issued by the foreign affairs ministry, Kathmandu said it was not consulted before the pilgrimage route was finalised and reiterated its long-standing position…

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After six years halt, India-China trade via Lipulekh Pass set to restart

Border trade between India and China through the Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district will resume this year after remaining suspended for six years, officials said, according to PTI.District Magistrate Ashish Bhatgai said preparations have been initiated following directions from the Union government for the trade session, which typically runs between June and September. The…

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