Kuwait City, June 8 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to Kuwait, Paramita Tripathi, held a meeting with Farwaniya Governorate Governor Sheikh Athbi Nasser Al-Athbi Al-Sabah, with discussions focused on strengthening cooperation and people-to-people ties between India and Kuwait. During the meeting, Tripathi expressed appreciation for Sheikh Athbi Nasser Al-Athbi Al-Sabah’s continued support towards the safety, welfare and well-being of the Indian community, according to the statement released by the Ind…
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Kuwait City, June 6 (IANS) The Ambassador of India to Kuwait met with the Minister of State (MoS) for sports and youth affairs of Kuwait, the Embassy of India, Kuwait said on Saturday.“Ambassador Paramita Tripathi met H.E. Dr. Tareq Al-Jalahma, Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs of Kuwait,” the Embassy wrote on X.“Discussions were held on ways to strengthen India–Kuwait cooperation in sports and youth engagement, especially through the implementation of the Executive Programm…
Kolkata, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to be on a two-day visit to West Bengal later this month and attend two functions in the state, said BJP leaders in Kolkata on Friday. On June 20, which will henceforth be celebrated as the ‘Bengal Foundation Day’, the Prime Minister is likely to address a gathering in Tarakeswar, Hooghly district, known for the iconic Tarakeshwar (Lord Shiva) temple there.The previous Mamata Banerjee-led and Trinamool Congress-led West Bengal governm…
Ahmedabad/New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called on athletes participating in the inaugural ‘World Yogasana Championship’ to become global ambassadors of the Ayush Ministry’s ‘Yoga 365’ campaign when they return to their home countries. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the championship in Ahmedabad, PM Modi said the campaign had been launched to encourage year-round engagement with yoga and promote healthier lifestyles across communities.”Taking this thought …
Ahmedabad, June 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday described the inaugural World Yogasana Championship as a “double dose” of health and wellness, saying the event had been organised just days before the ‘International Yoga Day’ and would further strengthen the global movement around physical and mental well-being. Addressing participants virtually at the opening of the championship in Ahmedabad, PM Modi said the event marked the beginning of a new chapter in the global sports …
Agartala/Itanagar, June 1 (IANS) As part of the build-up to the 12th International Day of Yoga on June 21, the Indian Army, in collaboration with the civil administration, organised a series of yoga sessions across several Northeastern states to promote physical well-being, mental wellness and community participation, officials said on Monday. Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said that Spearhead Division under the Spear Corps conducted a yoga session for soldiers on the picturesque banks …
Khajuraho, May 26 (IANS) Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush, announced that Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) will organise “Yoga Mahotsav – 25-Day Countdown to International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026” on Wednesday. The Institute, under the Ministry of Ayush, will begin the countdown at the Western Group of Temples in Khajuraho, Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh.Ahead of the event, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of…
Tallinn, May 25 (IANS) The Embassy of India in Tallinn, Estonia, hosted a curtain raiser Yoga session on Monday ahead of the 12th International Day of Yoga, which is observed worldwide on June 21 every year. “The journey to the 12th International Day of Yoga has begun!. The Embassy, in collaboration with the local partners in Saaremaa Island, Estonia, hosted a vibrant curtain raiser yoga session, which witnessed enthusiastic participation of local people and community leaders,” wrote the Emb…
Imphal, May 22 (IANS) Reaffirming its commitment to guiding the local populace, particularly the younger generation, towards peace, progress and harmony, the Assam Rifles organised a series of community outreach initiatives across Manipur, officials said on Friday. A Defence spokesperson said that the outreach activities, conducted on Thursday and Friday, were aimed at inspiring the youth to pursue education, make informed career choices and adopt healthy and disciplined lifestyles. The initiati…
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Minister of State for Ayush Prataprao Jadhav on Monday led discussions on the planning and coordinated execution of activities for the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 at the meeting of Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC).Chairing the meeting, Jadhav underscored the government’s commitment to further strengthening the global and national outreach of Yoga as a tool for holistic health and well-being.The meeting, held in New Delhi, brought together senior officials from…