Yoga nourishes holistic well-being, energises mind, body and soul: Amit Shah
AHMEDABAD, Jun 21 (PTI): Yoga is India’s invaluable gift to humankind, nourishing holistic well-being, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday as he performed exercises at an event to mark the International Day of Yoga in Ahmedabad. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel participated in the state-level yoga event at Mansa town in Gandhinagar district.
Military personnel join celebrations across India to mark International Yoga Day
New Delhi, Jun 21 (PTI) From high-altitude mountains to parade grounds in the plains, a large number of armed forces personnel took part in yoga sessions across the country to mark International Day of Yoga on Sunday. All military commands of the three services — the Army, Navy and the Air Force — have been […]
Yoga guides people in achieving holistic health: LG Manoj Sinha
Srinagar, Jun 21 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday led the yoga day celebrations here and noted that it was helpful in maintaining both physical and mental health. Addressing the gathering at SKICC on the banks of Dal Lake here, he said it guides us toward a more holistic realm of […]
Outsourcing model PDP’s brainchild, NC not responsible: J&K minister Sakina Itoo
Srinagar, June 21: Jammu and Kashmir minister Sakina Itoo on Sunday pushed back against opposition criticism over outsourcing of government jobs, asserting that the model was introduced by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and not the National Conference (NC)-led administration. Responding to allegations of backdoor appointments, minister Itoo said the current government cannot be held […]
NEET re-exam: Pradhan urges candidates to appear fearlessly, free of anxiety
New Delhi, Jun 21 (PTI) As 22 lakh students get set to appear for the NEET re-exam, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday urged them to appear for it fearlessly and free of anxiety. Pradhan said he has complete faith in the National Testing Agency (NTA), state governments, district administrations, the education fraternity and […]
President Murmu leads Yoga Day celebrations in MP; mass sessions held
Jabalpur, Jun 21 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu led the International Day of Yoga celebrations in Madhya Pradesh on Sunday, performing asanas at the state-level event in Jabalpur. Across the state, thousands of people participated in mass yoga sessions organised to mark the occasion. Murmu, accompanied by MP Governor Mangubhai Patel and Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, […]
Bandipora man injured in Khonmoh cement factory fire succumbs
Srinagar, June 21: A labourer who sustained critical burn injuries in a fire at a cement factory in the Khonmoh area on the outskirts of Srinagar earlier this week died on Sunday, officials said. Fayaz Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Arin in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district, was among seven labourers injured when a fire broke […]
Yoga India’s gift to humanity, says LoP Sunil Sharma
Srinagar, June 21: Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Sunil Sharma, on Sunday said yoga is India’s gift to humanity and has emerged as a global movement after Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed the observance of International Yoga Day at the United Nations. Addressing a Yoga Day event at the Municipal Park […]
Yoga can pave way for world peace, it must be embraced across all ages: Modi
Kolkata, Jun 21 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday advocated the utility of yoga in not only boosting personal health but also acting as a catalysing agent in opening up the path for world peace. Addressing the nation on the occasion of the 12th International Day of Yoga celebrations at the Red Road in […]
Historic Naranag temple reopens following security review
Srinagar, June 20: The administration has decided to reopen the historic Naranag Temple in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district for devotees and tourists following a comprehensive security review. In a post on X, the Office of the Lieutenant Governor said the decision was taken after a thorough assessment of the security situation. “After thorough security review, […]