Nathu-La snowstorm: 447 tourists rescued

GUWAHATI: The army has rescued 447 tourists stuck at snowbound Nathu-La near the India-China border in Sikkim following a snowstorm, defence officials said on Friday. Defence spokesman Lt Col P Khongsai told IANS soldiers in a prompt action rescued the 447 tourists from the high reaches of Nathu La near the India-China border following sudden heavy snowfall on Thursday. He said the tourists in 155 vehicles were stuck on the Nathu La-Gangtok road following a severe snowstorm and sub-zero temperatures.