Last batch of devotees leave for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

Image
Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Aug 20 2014 | 7:45 PM IST
The last batch of pilgrims today left for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra in Kathmandu from the national capital.
"A total number of 904 pilgrims have been sent off for this year. The government has extended all courtesy and assistance of boarding and lodging during the stay of the yatris in the city," said Divisional commissioner-cum- Principal Secretary, Dharampal.
The first batch of 56 pilgrims was send off by the Lt Governor on June 11.
Dharampal said that Delhi Government is providing a financial assistance of Rs 30,000 each to the pilgrims of Delhi.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Aug 20 2014 | 7:45 PM IST

Next Story