Kolkata, June 20 (IANS) More than 65,000 National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets participated in yoga celebrations conducted across 215 locations in West Bengal and Sikkim till now since June 18, officials said on Saturday. These events were held ahead of the upcoming International Yoga Day 2026 on Sunday.This year’s theme is “Yoga for Healthy Ageing” and the participation of the cadets highlighted the growing commitment of India’s youth towards fitness, well-being and holistic living.Prime Minister N…
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New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) A day ahead of International Yoga Day, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced that train services on Sunday will start at 4 a.m. to facilitate the movement of those taking part in yoga events across the national capital region.In a post on X, DMRC said: “Begin Your Yoga Day Journey with a Timely Ride! Celebrate the International Day of Yoga with DMRC’s special early morning services for a smooth start to your day.””Delhi Metro services will commence from 04…
Kolkata, June 20 (IANS) As Kolkata prepares for a massive International Yoga Day event on Sunday, to be led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, yoga practitioners called it a “festival” for the city, stressing that they have never witnessed something of this sort in West Bengal.Speaking to IANS, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary of the Ministry of AYUSH, said: “This is the first time in Kolkata that this event is being held in West Bengal, and there is a lot of excitement here to welcome our Prime M…
Mumbai, June 20 (IANS) On the occasion of International Yoga Day and World Music Day on June 21, actress Elnaaz Norouzi feels these days carry deeper meaning as yoga and music continue to play transformative roles in both her personal and professional journey.Elnaaz is set to embrace a new chapter in music with ‘Hua’, her Hindi singing debut alongside Jubin Nautiyal, while also celebrating the grounding power of yoga.Sharing her thoughts, Elnaaz says, “Yoga and music have always given me a…
Kolkata, June 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in West Bengal on Saturday afternoon to a packed schedule till Sunday.As per the schedule provided by the West Bengal unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Prime Minister will arrive at the Kalaikunda airbase of the Indian Air Force (IAF) at 2.30 P.M. on Saturday.From Kalaikunda, he will leave by a special helicopter for Tarakeswar in Hooghly district, where he will be attending a programme of the West Bengal government on …
Kolkata, June 20 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Alipore on Saturday forecast rain in Kolkata and across West Bengal till Monday, with a likelihood of showers during the International Yoga Day event on Sunday morning.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend the Yoga Day programme at Red Road in Kolkata on Sunday, with preparatory work underway and the stretch closed to traffic. The Met office, however, said there is no forecast of heavy rain in Kolkata till Sunday a…
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) A day ahead of International Yoga Day, preparations are in full swing across the country, with political leaders, yoga practitioners, diplomats, and citizens coming together to celebrate the ancient Indian practice that has evolved into a global wellness movement. From Kolkata and Hyderabad to Jodhpur and New Delhi, large-scale yoga events and awareness programmes were organised on Saturday ahead of the nationwide celebrations on June 21.In Kolkata, where Prime Minister…
Kolkata, June 19 (IANS) Before his two-day visit to West Bengal starting Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday made social media posts in Bengali, elaborating on the details of his visit. He said he would be present in West Bengal for various programmes on June 20 and 21. He noted that June 20 was particularly noteworthy, as it marked West Bengal Day.The event will take place in Tarakeswar, Hooghly district, a location steeped in heritage for its association with Shyama Prasad Mukherj…
Kolkata, June 19 (IANS) The three-day celebration for International Yoga Day, commencing on June 21, was inaugurated on Friday, with West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari taking part in both an inaugural marathon and a public Yoga session in the streets of central Kolkata.The three-day event was kicked off this morning with a marathon — “CITY OF JOY – Daud Se Dhyan 2026” — in Kolkata that started in front of the main building of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) in the New Market a…
Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) Actresses Muskan Bamne and Gulki Joshi, are sharing how Yoga keeps their mind and body in check ahead of the International Yoga Day. In a world that is constantly on the move, yoga offers a simple yet powerful way to reconnect with oneself through discipline, mindfulness, and movement.Talking about the same, Muskan Bamne, who plays Shanaya in ‘Pushpa Impossible’, shared, “I’ve always been very conscious about my health and fitness, so yoga naturally became a part o…