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Time of India
19 minutes ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Vizag city under 3-tier security blanket for Int'l Yoga Day event
Visakhapatnam: A three-tier security blanket covered the Vizag city for the International Yoga Day (IYD) event that will be held on June 21. More than 10,000 security personnel, including commandos from the National Security Guard (NSG), and armed forces have been deployed at beach road stretch in Vizag. The beach road stretch between the Naval Coastal Battery (NCB) and Park Hotel Junction, is the main venue for the event. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union ministers, chief minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu and deputy chief minister K Pawan Kalyan and other VVIPs are scheduled to participate in the grand event. Vizag city police chief Shanka Brata Bagchi stated that more than 1,200 CCTV cameras are positioned to monitor the entire beach road stretch, where thousands of people are expected to perform yoga. Over 10,000 police personnel have been deployed for security duties. "A high-tech police control room has been established to oversee coordination and maintain foolproof security throughout the event, which is anticipated to see massive public participation," he added. Though the police have prohibited drones at the main and few other venues for the event, the police will use the drones at a few locations to monitor the venues from Appughar to Bheemili along the beach road.
Hans India
3 hours ago
- General
- Hans India
Delhi: Lodhi Garden, Shantipath among NDMC's 8 yoga event venues
New Delhi: The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) will celebrate the International Yoga Day (IYD) 2025 on Saturday at eight iconic venues, including Lodhi Garden and Shantipath, the civic agency's Vice Chairperson Kuljeet Singh Chahal said. Chahal inspected several designated venues on Friday to review the on-ground preparations and said the main yoga day events will be held at Kartavya Path (South Lawn), Lodhi Garden, Talkatora Garden, Lawn at Shantipath, Central Park (Connaught Place), Pandara Park, New Moti Bagh (IAS Residences), and Sanjay Jheel (Lakshmi Bai Nagar). During the inspection he assessed logistical arrangements, venue readiness, signage, participation planning, and coordination with yoga partner institutions. Chahal emphasised that this initiative is part of NDMC's broader commitment to the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, wherein health and wellness are fundamental to achieving national goals. 'Promoting yoga strengthens the foundation of a healthy and aware citizenry. A fit and mindful population is the real strength of a developed India,' he said. He said prominent personalities and VVIPs are expected to participate at various locations to perform yoga alongside citizens. 'It is our responsibility to ensure that every site is thoroughly inspected, and all necessary arrangements are in place, particularly from the safety and security point of view,' he said. These sessions will be conducted in collaboration with leading yoga organizations, including Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, Art of Living, Patanjali Yoga Samiti, Gayatri Parivar, among others. Each venue is expected to see participation ranging from 300 to 2,000 individuals, representing a vibrant cross-section of the community. Chahal appealed to citizens to participate wholeheartedly in the IDY celebrations and adopt yoga as a daily practice. 'A physically, mentally, and spiritually healthy society is essential to realize the dream of Viksit Bharat by 2047,' he added.
NDTV
3 hours ago
- General
- NDTV
Delhi's Lodhi Gardens, Shantipath Among Civic Body's Yoga Day Venues
New Delhi: The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) will celebrate the International Yoga Day (IYD) 2025 on Saturday at eight iconic venues, including Lodhi Garden and Shantipath, the civic agency's Vice Chairperson Kuljeet Singh Chahal said. Chahal inspected several designated venues on Friday to review the on-ground preparations and said the main yoga day events will be held at Kartavya Path (South Lawn), Lodhi Garden, Talkatora Garden, Lawn at Shantipath, Central Park (Connaught Place), Pandara Park, New Moti Bagh (IAS Residences), and Sanjay Jheel (Lakshmi Bai Nagar). During the inspection he assessed logistical arrangements, venue readiness, signage, participation planning, and coordination with yoga partner institutions. Chahal emphasised that this initiative is part of NDMC's broader commitment to the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, wherein health and wellness are fundamental to achieving national goals. "Promoting yoga strengthens the foundation of a healthy and aware citizenry. A fit and mindful population is the real strength of a developed India," he said. He said prominent personalities and VVIPs are expected to participate at various locations to perform yoga alongside citizens. "It is our responsibility to ensure that every site is thoroughly inspected, and all necessary arrangements are in place, particularly from the safety and security point of view," he said. These sessions will be conducted in collaboration with leading yoga organizations, including Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, Art of Living, Patanjali Yoga Samiti, Gayatri Parivar, among others. Each venue is expected to see participation ranging from 300 to 2,000 individuals, representing a vibrant cross-section of the community. Mr Chahal appealed to citizens to participate wholeheartedly in the IDY celebrations and adopt yoga as a daily practice. "A physically, mentally, and spiritually healthy society is essential to realize the dream of Viksit Bharat by 2047," he added.
Hans India
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Hans India
CM Rekha Gupta launches 'Delhi Yoga Anthem' on eve of IYD
New Delhi: On the eve of International Yoga Day (IYD), Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched a 'Delhi Yoga Anthem' to bring together the cultural heritage, spiritual consciousness, universal energy of Yoga and tourism of the capital. 'The 'Delhi Yoga Anthem' is an innovative effort to bring together the cultural heritage, spiritual consciousness, universal energy of Yoga and tourism of the capital. Under the leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji, India has not only given global recognition to Yoga but also made it the soul of India and the basis of cultural renaissance,' she said. Announcing her plan to join IYD events on the Yamuna bank, CM Rekha said, 'In keeping with the same spirit, on this International Yoga Day, the Delhi Government is organising a grand Yoga Mahotsav at 11 prestigious sites in the capital. This is not just a health programme but a celebration of the wonderful amalgamation of Delhi's historical identity, Indian Yoga tradition and civic participation,' she said. 'For the first time, the government is organising large-scale Yoga Day events at major venues across Delhi. Around 20,000 participants are expected to take part in these government programmes, with involvement from all departments, officials, ministers, MLAs, everyone will participate in the Yoga Day celebrations,' she said, confirming that she herself will perform Yoga at the Soniya Vihar Water Sports Club. "I believe that Delhi wants to set new milestones in every sector and move forward, and in that, Yoga will play a very important role. As India rises on the global stage, we too must come together and connect Delhi with this national celebration, ensuring maximum public glorious, historic Delhi, which we once had, I want to restore it to that stature," said CM Gupta. Taking to X, the Chief Minister urged people to take part in Yoga Day celebrations in large numbers. 'Come, let us all participate in this great festival tomorrow on June 21, and make the dream of 'New India – New Delhi' come true as a strong, healthy and harmonious capital,' she said.
Hans India
14 hours ago
- General
- Hans India
Arrangements for IYD reviewed by MA&UD officials
Visakhapatnam: Principal Secretary of Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department S. Suresh Kumar instructed Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation officials to provide necessary arrangements for the 11th International Day of Yoga programme scheduled on June 21. Examining the arrangements made for the IYD here on Thursday, he emphasised that basic amenities must be provided to the public without any disruption. Along with Director of Municipal Administration P Sampath Kumar, GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg, and other GVMC officials, Suresh Kumar visited RK Beach and inspected the main yoga venue and surrounding areas, including The Park Hotel, Tenneti Park, Sagar Nagar (Seethakonda), A1 Grand, Thimmapuram, etc. He reviewed the arrangements for drinking water, public toilets, sanitation, and lighting management. The Principal Secretary directed the officials to ensure cleanliness across the city. He instructed them to provide continuous water supply and maintain toilets clean. Chief Medical Officer Naresh Kumar, Supervising Engineer Krishna Rao and KVN Ravi were present.
