New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya will lead discussions on strengthening youth engagement frameworks at a two-day Chintan Shivir with officials of Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) and the National Service Scheme (NSS) in Bengaluru on March 6-7, an official said on Thursday.The two-day event at the Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine (inStem) will bring together senior officials and field-level functionaries to deliberate on …
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New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The Lieutenant-Governor of Delhi, Vinai Kumar Saxena on Saturday inaugurated the Delhi Development Authority’s (DDA) Palaash Mahotsav, highlighting the importance of green public spaces and citizen participation in environmental conservation.Speaking to reporters, the L-G announced that the two-day festival has now been extended to three days in view of public enthusiasm.“The two-day Palaash Mahotsav has been extended to three days…The park features walking and cyc…
Guwahati, Feb 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for a fitter India found strong resonance at a special edition of Sundays on Cycle held at the Sarusajai Stadium Complex here on Sunday, with leading Olympians and renowned sportspersons lending star power to the initiative. The event featured participation from two Olympians, a former world champion boxer, a prominent Indian women’s footballer, and a women’s Dronacharya boxing coach, all underscoring that physical and mental fitne…
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena on Monday said that the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is continuously strengthening sports infrastructure in the city and promoting sports culture to realise Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Fit India” and “Khelo India”.Giving away medals to winners of LG Cup 2026, Saxena said, “For the first time, the DDA included sports such as Football, Archery and Shooting in addition to Golf in the LG Cup, so that more and more …
Amaravati, Jan 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan for achieving a rare feat by officially entering Kenjutsu, the ancient Japanese art of swordsmanship. The Prime Minister, in a message sent to the actor-politician, stated that he learnt about his achievement in the field of Japanese martial arts.“My heartfelt congratulations on your remarkable accomplishment with your official entry into Kenjutsu. It is commendable that yo…
Chandigarh, Jan 12 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday said all responsible institutions that prioritise ethics, transparency and public welfare while partnering in the state’s health goals are welcome in the state. Along with a strong public healthcare framework, the role of the private sector in diagnostics and medical services is also extremely important for residents. The Chief Minister was addressing the inauguration ceremony of Prem Sagar Cardiac Hospital at the Viv…
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Fit India’s flagship fitness initiative, Sundays on Cycle (SoC), made a lively return in the national capital on Sunday. Over 1,000 participants, including 500 Young Leaders, joined a fitness festival followed by a Cycle Rally, despite the 6-degree winter cold at 7 am. The rally was led by Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya, with tennis legend Leander Paes, badminton star Pullela Gopichand, and emerging international wrestler Shivani Pawar amo…
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised senior BJP leader S. Suresh Kumar — an MLA from the Rajajinagar Assembly constituency in Bengaluru — for his feat of cycling from the Karnataka capital to Kanniyakumari, describing the effort as commendable and inspiring, particularly in view of the health challenges he overcame at the age of 70. In a post on social media platform X, PM Modi on Thursday said Suresh Kumar’s achievement highlighted grit, determination and the impor…
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) From changing the definition to the rise of GLP-1 medications, and the government’s several initiatives, especially Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s clarion call, obesity became the focus of healthcare in India in 2025.The anti-obesity drive, especially the generic drugs, will continue to remain a key focus in 2026.Traditionally, Body Mass Index (BMI) was used to define obesity, but after 15 long years, India revamped its obesity guidelines in 2025 by lowering the thresh…
New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday virtually addressed players participating in the finals of the ‘Sansad Khel Mahotsav’ and the country’s youth during the concluding programme held in Gujarat’s Junagadh, highlighting the growing strength of India’s sporting ecosystem and the role of youth in shaping the nation’s future. During the interaction, the Prime Minister spoke with players from across Gujarat and discussed their experiences in sports, encouraging them to c…