Manasarovar pilgrims stranded as China denies entry
India has initiated discussions with China after groups of pilgrims to Manasarovar were denied entry into the country. "Some difficulties are being experienced in the movement of Kailash-Mansarovar yatris via Nathu La", the Ministry of External Affairs said. The pilgrims were given no reason for being denied entry and returned to Gangtok on Friday. 