Shanghai, May 31 (IANS) Consul General of India in Shanghai, Pratik Mathur, inaugurated two curtain raiser events in Shanghai on Sunday, demonstrating the growing enthusiasm for Yoga and Indian wellness traditions across Eastern China, ahead of the 12th International Yoga Day. The first event was a special Yoga camp organised for Bloodline, East Asia’s largest volunteer-driven blood donation programme.While addressing the participants, Mathur spoke about the importance of Yoga and AYUSH-based we…
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New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) As the Narendra Modi government completes twelve years in office on June 7 this year, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday launched a sweeping nationwide initiative titled the “Brotherhood Program” (Bhaichara Karyakram) running from June 5 to 21. The campaign blends patriotism, public service, and awareness drives, positioning the milestone as a celebration of “Twelve Years of Trust, Development, and Public Welfare”.The BJP has underscored these years as transfor…
Gandhinagar, May 27 (IANS) The Gujarat government will organise a statewide series of welfare, environmental, and outreach programmes next month to mark 12 years of the Narendra Modi-led Union government, including large-scale plantation drives, ‘Jan Kalyan’ camps, natural farming workshops, and visits to major development projects across the state. State government spokesperson and minister Jitu Vaghani announced the programme after a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.He…
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is all set to organise a series of events to mark 12 years of progress with people’s trust and welfare under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the day he took oath of office for the third consecutive term on June 10. He took oath of office and secrecy as the 15th Prime Minister of India on May 26, 2014.Thus, while Tuesday can be considered the day that the Narendra Modi-led Union government completed 12 years in power, his…
Gandhinagar, May 15 (IANS) The Gujarat State Yog Board will organise around 225 summer yoga camps for children aged between seven and 15 across cities, talukas and villages in the state from May 16 to May 30, as part of a statewide initiative aimed at encouraging healthier lifestyles and reducing excessive screen exposure among children during the summer vacation period.The “Summer Yoga Camp-2026” is being organised in connection with the observance of ‘International Yoga Day’ and will focus…
Bengaluru, May 13 (IANS) Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Wednesday outlined the plans for the 12th International Yoga Day celebrations, stating that the event would be observed on June 21 with the theme “Yoga for Health, Wisdom and World Peace”. He said the state government would celebrate Yoga Day this year with the broader vision of “Yoga in Every Home, Yoga for Everyone”.The main programme is proposed to be held at the Vidhana Soudha premises in …
Gandhinagar, March 13 (IANS) The Gujarat government on Friday launched a 100-day statewide campaign to promote yoga ahead of the 12th International Yoga Day to be observed on June 21, with a curtain-raiser event held at the new MLA residences in Gandhinagar.The initiative has been undertaken by the Gujarat State Yoga Board under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, to create awareness about yoga and encourage its practice across the state in the run-up to the international observance….
Agartala, Jan 3 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday said that yoga reflects India’s cultural strength and plays a vital role in building discipline, physical fitness, and mental toughness among the youth, reiterating the state government’s commitment to the development of sports and yoga. Addressing the inauguration of the Yoga Asana competition (Under-17 Boys) of the 69th National School Games 2025-26 at the Netaji Subhash Regional Coaching Centre (NSRCC) here, the Chief Mi…
Gandhinagar, Dec 28 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday that India is steadily building a holistic health ecosystem, with a strong emphasis on preventive care, wellness and accessible healthcare for all. He was speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of newly elected office-bearers of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), held in Ahmedabad. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel also attended the event.Addressing doctors on the IMA’s centenary year, Amit Shah said that achieving the visio…