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India Gazette
5 hours ago
- India Gazette
Uttarakhand CM launches dedicated Yoga Policy on occasion of 11th International Yoga Day
Chamoli (Uttarakhand) [India], June 21 (ANI): Uttarakhand has made history by becoming the first state in India to implement a dedicated Yoga Policy, following its pioneering efforts in introducing the Uniform Civil Code. The Pushkar Singh Dhami-led cabinet on Saturday approved this landmark initiative, aiming to establish Uttarakhand as a global hub for yoga and wellness. The Yoga Policy has been prepared with the aim of establishing Uttarakhand as the global capital of yoga and wellness under which a subsidy of up to Rs 20 lakh is being provided for developing yoga and meditation centers in the state. A provision of grants up to Rs 10 lakh has also been made to promote research in the field of yoga, meditation and naturopathy in the state. With the inspiration of the Prime Minister, the state government has implemented the country's first Yoga Policy 2025 in the state. The Chief Minister further stated that the state government is determined to establish five new yoga hubs in the state by 2030 and by March 2026, the availability of yoga services will also be ensured in all AYUSH Health and Wellness Centers in the state. The CM also planted an apple tree in the Vidhan Sabha premises under the 'Ek Vriksha Yoga ke Naam' program. During this, the Chief Minister announced that the state government would soon establish one Spiritual Economic Zone each in Garhwal and Kumaon divisions to promote Ayurvedic and Naturopathy, Yoga and Spiritual Tourism in the state. He further stated that two new towns would be established in the hilly areas of the state, which would establish the special identity of the state on the global map by becoming the center of Yoga, Ayurveda and Spirituality Extending wishes on the 11th International Yoga Day, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the presence of all the foreign guests will give global recognition to this event. He further stated that Bhararisain, along with being the summer capital, was also a center of rich cultural heritage and amazing natural beauty. He further said that the mass yoga practice done with the representatives of eight friendly nations would prove to be an important step towards making Devbhoomi Uttarakhand the global capital of yoga and spirituality. The Chief Minister said that Uttarakhand was also the land of yoga and spirituality along with Devbhoomi. Focusing on the importance of yoga, the Chief Minister said that the practice helped establish complete harmony between the mind, soul and body. 'Yoga keeps our body healthy and provides inner peace, mental balance and spiritual stability to human life. With various yoga asanas and pranayama, the body and mind can be freed from stress. Yoga increases concentration of mind and also transmits positive energy in life,' the CM said. He further stated that the practice of yoga had helped connect the human society across the world by crossing caste, language, religion and geographical boundaries. 'Yoga is working to tie the whole world together by becoming a bridge of global unity, harmony and brotherhood. The visionary thinking and inspirational leadership of the Prime Minister has given Yoga a new identity on the world stage by making it a mantra of global connectivity and health of humanity,' Dhami stated. He further state that state government was committed to solving the problem of employment generation and migration in the state under the guidance of the Prime Minister. Several important schemes are also being worked on to promote local economy and tourism in the state. The state government has also constituted a Strategic Advisory Committee in the state with the aim of providing maximum means of self-employment at the local level. This committee will work to promote innovation for the economic and social development of the state. We are also working towards providing employment opportunities to the youth in the hills as per their skills. Before participating in the program organized on International Yoga Day in Bhararisain, the Chief Minister reached among the students and local people. He interacted with the people and enquired about their well-being and also met the students. Special enthusiasm and excitement was seen among the students on finding the Chief Minister among them. (ANI)
India Today
a day ago
- Politics
- India Today
Impeachment motion against Justice Shekhar Yadav stalled due to MP's double sign
The impeachment motion filed by the opposition against Allahabad High Court judge Justice Shekhar Yadav is currently stuck due to procedural technicalities in Parliament. The motion, which was submitted over an allegedly controversial statement made by Justice Yadav, is presently pending with the Vice President of Rajya Sabha Secretariat has begun a detailed verification of the 55 signatures submitted along with the motion, as mandated by parliamentary scrutiny began following a complaint that one MP's signature had been recorded twice. However, the concerned Member of Parliament has denied signing the document more than once. As per established procedure, all signatures must be verified in a specific format before the motion can move forward. Currently, 19-21 signatures of MPs are yet to be to sources, no further action will be taken on the impeachment motion unless all signatures are fully authenticated. Moreover, any discrepancies, such as duplicate signatures or errors in the motion's format, could lead to its rejection on technical December 13, 2024, lawmakers led by Samajwadi Party MP Kapil Sibal submitted an impeachment notice against Justice Yadav to the Rajya Sabha Secretary General. The move followed controversial remarks made by Justice Yadav at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) widely shared videos, Justice Yadav supported the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and said laws should reflect the will of the majority. "The law works according to the majority. Only what benefits the majority's welfare and happiness will be accepted," he Yadav had faced more controversies before as well. In September 2021, during a hearing on cow slaughter, he claimed that cows exhale oxygen and urged Parliament to declare the cow India's national animal and cow protection a "Fundamental Right of Hindus".He denied bail to an accused under the UP Cow Slaughter Act, adding that even Mughal ruler Akbar had banned cow slaughter and calling cow protection a part of Indian culture. His comments were widely shared on social Reel IN THIS STORY#Uttar Pradesh
India Gazette
6 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Country has become safer under PM Modi's leadership, terrorist attacks were frequent under previous govt": Amit Shah
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 15 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said country has become safer under the 11 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's governance, adding that nation was witnessing frequent terrorist attacks under the tenure of UPA (2004-2014). Amit Shah made these remarks at a UP Police recruitment ceremony where more than 60,244 Civil Police Constables received appointment letters. 'Terrorist attacks were frequent in the country has become safer. He noted that Naxalism, which once spread across 11 states, is now confined to just three districts. By March 31, 2026, India will be completely free from Naxalism. During the previous government's tenure, terrorist attacks were frequent in the country,' Amit Shah said. Union Home Minister said that in the field of space, India has been able to reach that part of the moon where no one in the world had reached before, and Prime Minister Modi named that place the Shivshakti Point, sending a message of our country to the entire world. He said that the Modi government has honored the country's women power and worked to revive several cultural aspects. Shah noted that Ram Lalla is now enshrined in a grand temple in Ayodhya, the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor has been built, the Somnath Temple is being transformed into a temple of gold, triple talaq has been abolished, and Uttarakhand has become the first state with a Uniform Civil Code under Prime Minister Modi's governance. Union Home Minister Amit Shah also said that precise striking capability carried out by the Indian armed forces inside Pakistan territory completely destroyed terrorists hideouts during Operation Sindoor. He also mentioned that Prime Minister Modi has worked to curb corruption under the guise of the Waqf Board by enacting strict Waqf laws. (ANI)
New Indian Express
11-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Sibal questions Dhankhar's 'inaction' after SC drops probe into Allahabad HC judge
NEW DELHI: Amid reports that the Supreme Court dropped its investigation against Allahabad HC judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav following an intervention from the Rajya Sabha, Upper House MP Kapil Sibal on Tuesday questioned why Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar has not taken any action on the notice seeking an impeachment motion against the judge. Addressing media in the capital, Sibal, who is also a senior advocate and SCBA president, said the whole incident smacks of 'discrimination.' He alleged that the government is attempting to save the judge after he made 'entirely communal' remarks last year. 'On one hand the Rajya Sabha secretary general wrote to the Chief Justice of India to not go ahead with an in-house inquiry against Yadav as a petition was pending against him before the Upper House, which was not done in the case of Justice Yashwant Varma,' he said. 'Why did you not write a letter over in-house inquiry against Justice Varma. So does this government want to protect Shekhar Yadav, we think they want to save him,' he said. Speaking on the Uniform Civil Code, Justice Yadav of Allahabad HC on December 8, 2024 reportedly said that Hindus did not expect Muslims to follow their culture but only wanted them not to disrespect the same. Speaking at a VHP event, he had stated that the country would run as per the wishes of the 'Bahusankhayak' (majority) and that the Uniform Civil Code would soon become a reality.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Advocates oppose UCC registry changes
Dehradun: Advocates affiliated with the Dehradun Bar Association (DBA) staged a protest against the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) guidelines, asserting that the new regulations undermine their role in property registration processes. The Uttarakhand Bar Council backed the DBA's stance and called upon other district bar associations across the state to join the protest against the UCC's registration-related provisions. On Tuesday morning, around 100 lawyers marched to the state secretariat and submitted a memorandum addressed to chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and the law department secretary. DBA president Advocate Manmohan Kandpal said, "We submitted a memorandum to govt, seeking a reversal of the decision to conduct registrations online through common service centres, which purportedly affects income of junior advocates." Kandpal further pointed out that the UCC's implementation has introduced new rules for the registration of wills, marriages, and divorces that, he claimed, conflict with the provisions of the Registration Act, 1908. "Now that common service centres have been authorised to handle the registration of sale deeds, contracts, donations, and other legal documents, the relevance of the Registration Act, 1908, stands diminished. We are not against the UCC, but this provision adversely impacts advocates' livelihoods, particularly junior lawyers, who already have limited opportunities to sustain their practice. Our protest will continue until the government listens to our concerns," he added. The association warned that if their demands are not addressed within seven days, they will initiate a broader protest movement, seeking support from political parties and the general public.
