Gangtok, July 22 (IANS) The Sikkim Legislative Assembly has passed the Sikkim Medical Council for Indian System of Medicine Bill, 2026, paving the way for the establishment of a statutory State Council to regulate practitioners of traditional systems of medicine and strengthen the AYUSH sector in the Himalayan state, officials said on Wednesday. The Bill, passed during the Budget Session 2026‑27 of the Assembly, seeks to establish the Sikkim Medical Council for Indian System of Medicine in lin…
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New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) India’s Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) provided access to its Traditional Knowledge Digital Library to IP Australia under an agreement signed during the 3rd India–Australia Annual Summit in Melbourne, an official statement said on Friday.The TKDL Access Agreement is one of eighteen key outcomes of the summit and will allow IP Australia to consult the database to identify relevant prior art while examining patent applications in accordance with …
Bhopal, June 25 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel on Thursday called upon universities to play a greater role in social transformation by connecting students with rural communities and involving them in grassroots development initiatives.Addressing the 102nd meeting of the University Coordination Committee at Lok Bhavan, Patel said higher educational institutions should not remain confined to academic activities alone but must help students understand the realities and challenges fa…
Mumbai, June 23 (IANS) Veteran star actress Meenakshi Seshadri emphasized the importance of making yoga a daily habit instead of simply limiting it to a once-a-year celebration.She urged people not to wait for International Yoga Day to embrace the practice, and instead make Yoga a part of daily lifestyle.Taking to her social media stories, Meenakshi shared a collage featuring two throwback pictures from her younger days, where she showcased her impressive flexibility while performing Yoga.Sharin…
Mumbai, June 22 (IANS) Actress and singer Iulia Vantur marked Father’s Day on June 21, with an emotional post dedicated to two important father figures in her life – her own father and Bollywood superstar Salman Khan’s father and veteran screenwriter Salim Khan.The actress shared a carousel of pictures on her social media account, and expressed her gratitude and love for them both.In one of the pictures posted by Iulia, showed her sharing a cheerful moment with Salim Khan as the two looked at a …
Beijing, June 22 (IANS) Several Indian diplomatic missions worldwide celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga, underscoring the universal appeal of yoga and its contribution to global health and well-being.This year’s International Day of Yoga was celebrated on Sunday across the world under the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”, focusing on yoga’s contribution to healthier, more active and fulfilling lives across generations.Marking the occasion, pilgrims of the first batch of the Kailash…
Itanagar/Imphal/Kohima, June 21 (IANS) From the remote forward posts and high-altitude areas of Arunachal Pradesh to the conflict-affected and border regions of Manipur, as well as the rugged mountainous terrains of Nagaland and Mizoram, the armed forces on Sunday celebrated the 12th International Yoga Day across the Northeastern region, underscoring the message of health, resilience and unity through yoga.A defence spokesman said that the Assam Rifles commemorated International Yoga Day on Sund…
Itanagar, June 21 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K.T. Parnaik (retd.) on Sunday said that yoga, an ancient practice deeply rooted in India’s civilisational heritage, has today transcended geographical boundaries and is embraced worldwide as a universal pathway to holistic health, mental wellness, and overall well-being. Meanwhile, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu celebrated the International Day of Yoga at Jang in Tawang district with school children, personnel of the India…
Chandigarh, June 21 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday made several announcements aimed at transforming yoga into a mass movement and encouraging healthy, balanced lifestyles among students and youth.On the occasion of the 12th International Yoga Day, the Chief Minister announced that yoga education will be introduced in the curriculum for students from Class III to IX from the next academic session.This initiative is expected to contribute to the physical, mental and emot…
Moscow, June 21 (IANS) People gathered in large numbers across the world to embrace the timeless practice of Yoga on the occasion of the International Day of Yoga (IDY) on Sunday.In Russia, the Jawaharlal Nehru Cultural Centre, Embassy of India, Moscow, in collaboration with the Moscow City Government, organised the 12th International Day of Yoga, ‘Yoga For Healthy Ageing’ celebrations at the iconic Universitetskaya Square, Lomonosov Moscow State University.“The event brought together yoga…