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Hans India
7 hours ago
- Health
- Hans India
Yoga ensures good health for all, says Collector
Vizianagaram: District Collector Dr B R Ambedkar emphasised that yoga should be an integral part of everyone's life and is essential for maintaining good health. He was speaking at a grand event organised at the Rajiv Stadium in Vizianagaram, marking the International Yoga Day, where over 5,000 yoga practitioners participated in mass yoga demonstrations. Addressing the gathering, the Collector noted that as part of the month-long 'Yogandhra' campaign, several programmes were organised across the district with the active participation of public representatives, to whom he expressed his heartfelt thanks. He also appreciated the efforts of officials and the people who contributed to the success of the initiative. The Collector stated that 31,000 participants from Vizianagaram district were sent to Visakhapatnam to participate in large-scale yoga events held there, and he extended his gratitude to all those who attended. On the occasion of International Yoga Day, yoga programmes were conducted at 5,775 venues across the district, reaching nearly 900,000 yoga practitioners, he added. As part of the Yogandhra initiative, special yoga events were organised at various spiritual and tourist destinations like Ramanarayanam, Chintapalli Beach, Ramatheertham temple and Tadipudi Reservoir A special 'Thematic Yoga' programme was also conducted in S Kota involving 7,000 MGNREGS workers, highlighting the widespread outreach of the campaign. In addition, yoga rallies and various competitions were organised for youth and students throughout the district. The Collector stressed that yoga should not be limited to a one-month event, but must become a lifelong practice. Coinciding with the International Yoga Day, this month's Swachh Andhra – Swarnandhra programme (held on the third Saturday of every month) was themed around yoga. Participants took a pledge to dedicate time daily toyoga for personal well-being and the development of a healthy Andhra Pradesh.
Time of India
14 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Dr Ambedkar portrait to be installed in court halls
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court notified that a portrait of Dr BR Ambedkar, the architect of the Constitution of India, would be installed in all court halls of the high court Benches in Bengaluru, Dharwad, and Kalaburagi, as well as in district court halls across the state. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Two circulars were issued in this regard on June 19, and necessary instructions were given for taking steps for the installation of the portraits. Following requests from the public, advocates and organisations, alongside a govt communication advocating the measure, on April 26, a full court of the HC passed a resolution to display Dr Ambedkar's photo prominently in all court halls.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
MLA launches construction of Ambedkar Bhavan in Kushalnagar
Madikeri: Madikeri MLA Manthar Gowda launched the construction of Ambedkar Bhavan in Kushalnagar on Friday. The social welfare department will construct the facility at Baichanahalli within Kushalnagar municipality limits, with an allocated budget of Rs 2 crore. Speaking on the occasion, the MLA emphasised the importance of remembering national leader BR Ambedkar and called for collective efforts to achieve his vision. The new structure, to be built on a 50-cent plot, will receive additional funding to enhance its appearance, he disclosed. He urged various organisations that conduct separate Ambedkar-themed programmes to unite and work towards realising Ambedkar's vision. He disclosed that comprehensive plans are in place for developing essential facilities in Kushalnagar taluk, including a stadium, govt hospital, revenue building, and taluk panchayat administration office on govt lands, particularly in the Gundurao layout fairground. VP Shashidhar, chairman of the Taluk Guarantee Scheme Implementation Committee, acknowledged the MLA's continuous efforts to secure approvals for necessary taluk centre offices. Municipal president Jayalakshmi Chandra, member Jaivardhan, and former member HD Chandru addressed the gathering. The event was attended by municipal councillor Puttalakshmi, leaders KP Chandrakala, Pramod Muttappa, and Manjunath.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Two held for defiling Ambedkar portrait
Mysuru: Two months after miscreants spoiled the photo of leader BR Ambedkar in a Mysuru village, Varuna police cracked the case by arresting two persons. The accused were remanded in judicial custody. Though the accused, Rangegowda and Vasanth Kumar, were questioned earlier by the police, they pleaded innocence. Initially, the police didn't have any evidence to prove their alleged role, but a deeper probe revealed their involvement in the wrongdoing, the cops said. At the Ambedkar Community Hall in Vajamangala village, miscreants allegedly disrespected a portrait of Ambedkar by smearing it with dirt and tearing the banner on the night of April 18. A case under provisions of BNS Section 298–injuring or defiling a place of worship with intent to insult the religion of any class–was registered at the Varuna police station regarding this incident. As the case was sensitive, a special team was formed under the supervision of superintendent of police Vishnuvardhana N. The team was headed by Mysuru Rural deputy superintendent of police Abdul Karim. The accused, Rangegowda from Kokkarehundi village and Vasanthkumar of Choranahalli village, were arrested on June 19 and produced before a court, which remanded them to judicial custody, police said. Sources claimed that the duo told police that they resorted to the act to take revenge against a village.
News18
2 days ago
- Politics
- News18
PM Modi Expected To Fire Ambedkar Salvo At Lalu From Bihar's Siwan Today: Sources
Last Updated: A viral video shows Lalu Yadav, when gifted a photograph of BR Ambedkar, not only failed to acknowledge it but also placed it near a chair on which he stretched his leg. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will return to the election-bound state of Bihar on Friday, where he is expected to address the ongoing Ambedkar Row, which has significantly impacted Bihar's political landscape. Sources indicate that Modi will likely criticise the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) for allegedly disrespecting BR Ambedkar's photograph on party chief Lalu Prasad Yadav's birthday. A viral video shows that Yadav, when gifted the photograph, not only failed to acknowledge it but also appeared to place it disrespectfully near a chair on which he stretched his leg. The Prime Minister's visit to Bihar comes days after a letter from the National Commission for Scheduled Castes to the state's Chief Secretary, seeking information on the actions taken regarding the incident. The letter demands details within 15 days, including the sections under which the FIR has been filed and whether any arrests have been made, thereby heightening pressure on the Yadav family. ये 'चित्र' नहीं, आरजेडी का 'चरित्र' है। #ShameOnLaluFamily #DalitVirodhiRJD #BabasahebAmbedkar — BJP Bihar (@BJP4Bihar) June 15, 2025 Previously, the Bihar SC Commission also issued a notice to Lalu Yadav for allegedly insulting Dr BR Ambedkar on his birth anniversary. The Congress and RJD have previously accused the BJP of being anti-Dalit and fearmongering about the eradication of the reservation system, which cost the BJP seats in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, with the party losing nine seats in Bihar and 28 in Uttar Pradesh. According to a 2022 caste-based survey, Scheduled Castes (SCs) make up 19.65 per cent and Scheduled Tribes (STs) 1.68 per cent of Bihar's population. With over 20 per cent of Bihar's population potentially angered by the RJD and Congress, the BJP sees an opportunity to capitalise on this sentiment just before the elections. Consequently, the BJP has deployed key leaders, including Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Arjun Ram Meghwal, Ravi Shankar Prasad, and Bhupendra Yadav, to target Lalu Yadav and the RJD. All eyes will be on the Prime Minister as he visits Siwan, Bihar, to lay the foundation stone and inaugurate several development projects, encompassing water, rail, and power sectors. The Prime Minister is expected to unveil projects worth over Rs 10,000 crore, including the launch of a Vande Bharat Express train that will connect Pataliputra in Bihar with Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh. First Published:
