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India Gazette
3 days ago
- Health
- India Gazette
Jaipur: Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma performs yoga at his residence, urges citizens to make it
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], June 18 (ANI): Ahead of the International Yoga Day on June 21, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma participated in a yoga session at his residence in Jaipur on Wednesday. In a post on X, Bhajanlal Sharma urged the citizens to make yoga an 'integral part' of their daily life. He mentioned that it strengthens mental health and brings discipline, balance and positive energy in life. 'Before the upcoming International Yoga Day on 21st June, yoga practice was done with children, yoga, fitness instructors and officials at the Chief Minister's residence today. All of you residents of the state should also make yoga an integral part of your daily life. Yoga not only strengthens physical and mental health, but also brings discipline, balance and positive energy in life', Sharma's X post said. Meanwhile, on the occasion of International Yoga Day this year, Visakhapatnam is set to host a grand event which will also mark the participation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The city will be hosting a record-breaking yoga event, which will feature over 2.5 lakh people performing yoga together at a single location -- an attempt to set a new world record. The grand event will take place along the 27-kilometre-long coastal road of Visakhapatnam, which will serve as the venue for this massive yoga session. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is also expected to join PM Modi for the yoga performance. On Tuesday, the Andhra Pradesh government conducted a high-level review meeting at the VMRDA office in Visakhapatnam to finalise preparations for the 11th International Yoga Day celebrations on June 21. The event, which is expected to attract a record turnout of five lakh people, will be held with massive arrangements in place to ensure smooth execution. The meeting was attended by Ministers Vangalapudi Anitha, Achennaidu, DBV Swamy, BC Janardhan Reddy, and Angani Satya Prasad, along with MP Bharat, coalition MLAs from Uttarandhra, and several other public representatives. Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha addressed the press after the meeting and shared major details about the event.'The people of Visakhapatnam are fortunate to organise the 11th International Yoga Day in Visakhapatnam,' she said. She added that the state government had taken the International Yoga Day very seriously and that the Chief Minister supervised the arrangements. Highlighting the significance of the event, she said, 'Yoga is a gift from India to the world. Yoga is a part of life. We are moving Andhra Pradesh towards a healthy Andhra Pradesh.' To ensure proper management of the event, officials said that 326 compartments had been prepared to accommodate participants. More than 2,000 CCTV cameras were installed across the venue to monitor the crowd and maintain security. (ANI)
India Gazette
4 days ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
Gorakhpur: Yoga camp organised at Gorakhnath temple ahead of International Yoga Day
Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 18 (ANI): Ahead of the International Yoga Day 2025, a Yoga camp is being organised at the Gorakhnath temple in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur. The week-long camp commenced on June 15 and will conclude on International Yoga Day. The preparations are gaining momentum across the country for the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY), which will be observed on June 21. Meanwhile, Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh has been selected as the national venue for this year's celebrations. The city recently witnessed a comprehensive field inspection and a high-level review meeting attended by senior officials from the Ministry of Ayush and the Andhra Pradesh government. As June 21 approaches, Visakhapatnam stands ready to showcase how yoga can bridge communities, enhance well-being, and reflect India's commitment to 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health.' On Tuesday, the Andhra Pradesh government conducted a high-level review meeting at the VMRDA office in Visakhapatnam to finalise preparations for the 11th International Yoga Day celebrations on June 21. The event, which is expected to attract a record turnout of five lakh people, will be held with massive arrangements in place to ensure smooth execution. The meeting was attended by Ministers Vangalapudi Anitha, Achennaidu, DBV Swamy, BC Janardhan Reddy, and Angani Satya Prasad, along with MP Bharat, coalition MLAs from Uttarandhra, and several other public representatives. Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha addressed the press after the meeting and shared major details about the event. 'The people of Visakhapatnam are fortunate to organise the 11th International Yoga Day in Visakhapatnam,' she said. She added that the state government had taken the International Yoga Day very seriously and that the Chief Minister supervised the arrangements. Highlighting the significance of the event, she said, 'Yoga is a gift from India to the world. Yoga is a part of life. We are moving Andhra Pradesh towards a healthy Andhra Pradesh.' To ensure proper management of the event, officials said that 326 compartments had been prepared to accommodate participants. More than 2,000 CCTV cameras were installed across the venue to monitor the crowd and maintain security. (ANI)
India Gazette
4 days ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
International Yoga Day: Andhra govt conducts high-level review meeting at VMRDA office
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], June 18 (ANI): The Andhra Pradesh government on Tuesday conducted a high-level review meeting at the VMRDA office in Visakhapatnam to finalise preparations for the 11th International Yoga Day celebrations on June 21. The event, which is expected to attract a record turnout of five lakh people, will be held with massive arrangements in place to ensure smooth execution. The meeting was attended by Ministers Vangalapudi Anitha, Achennaidu, DBV Swamy, BC Janardhan Reddy, and Angani Satya Prasad, along with MP Bharat, coalition MLAs from Uttarandhra, and several other public representatives. Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha addressed the press after the meeting and shared major details about the event. 'The people of Visakhapatnam are fortunate to organise the 11th International Yoga Day in Visakhapatnam,' she said. She added that the state government had taken the International Yoga Day very seriously and that the Chief Minister supervised the arrangements. Highlighting the significance of the event, she said, 'Yoga is a gift from India to the world. Yoga is a part of life. We are moving Andhra Pradesh towards a healthy Andhra Pradesh.' To ensure proper management of the event, officials said that 326 compartments had been prepared to accommodate participants. More than 2,000 CCTV cameras were installed across the venue to monitor the crowd and maintain security. 'We are taking precautions to avoid traffic problems. We are taking steps to prevent any untoward incidents,' Anitha stated. As part of the government's health and safety measures, each participant will be provided with a yoga mat, a T-shirt, and an ORS bottle. In case of rain, the event will be shifted to Andhra University (AU) without delay. 'If it rains, we will set up in the AU without any problem,' the Home Minister said. Home Minister Anitha called on all the people of Visakhapatnam to participate in large numbers and make the event a grand success. As India prepares to mark a decade of the International Day of Yoga (IDY), the city of Visakhapatnam, chosen as the national host for the 11th edition, witnessed a comprehensive field visit and high-level review meeting on June 15 by senior officials from the Ministry of Ayush and the Government of Andhra Pradesh, said a statement. As June 21 approaches, Visakhapatnam stands ready to showcase how yoga can bridge communities, enhance well-being, and reflect India's commitment to 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health.' (ANI)
Hans India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Hans India
AP Home Minister reviews on Yoga Day event, urges people to participate in large numbers
Andhra Pradesh Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha expressed that it is a significant opportunity for city residents to host the International Yoga Day celebrations. During a high-level meeting at the VMRDA office, Anitha was joined by Associate Ministers Atchannaidu, DBV Swamy, BC Janardhan Reddy, and Angani Satya Prasad to discuss the upcoming Yoga Andhra celebrations scheduled for the 21st of this month. Anitha highlighted that the Yoga Day will be celebrated with great prestige, noting that Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is personally overseeing the arrangements. An ambitious target of five lakh participants has been set for the event. "We are progressing towards transforming Andhra Pradesh into a healthier state. Yoga is India's gift to the world, and it is an integral part of life," she remarked. Preparations include the establishment of 326 compartments and the installation of over 2,000 CCTV cameras to ensure the safety of participants. Anitha assured that measures are being implemented to manage traffic effectively and to prevent any incidents. Each participant will receive a yoga mat, a t-shirt, and an ORS bottle. In anticipation of possible rain, a contingency site has been arranged at Andhra University. Anitha encouraged all residents of Visakhapatnam to take part in the yoga celebrations, emphasising the event's significance for community well-being
Hans India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
District administration puts in all efforts for Yoga Day fete
Visakhapatnam: District Collector M N Harendhira Prasad informed that private vehicles will not be allowed across the Beach Road on International Yoga Day (IYD) to be celebrated on June 21. Speaking at a meeting with city representatives here on Sunday on the arrangements made for the IYD celebrations, the District Collector mentioned that people would have to travel only in vehicles like buses, auto-rickshaws and other vehicles arranged by the government machinery and reach their designated place. He instructed the officials to pay special attention to ensure all buses that leave from constituencies reach on time in the morning. MLAs and public representatives should coordinate to reach the area by the early hours of June 21, he added. Those reaching the venue in buses and other vehicles arranged for the purpose are given clear information by the respective secretariats on where to alight the buses to reach respective areas, and where to return to board the buses after the programme gets completed. The ward secretaries are being appointed as in-charges for the buses, he informed. Harendhira Prasad stressed that steps should be taken to ensure that a huge number of women and youth from respective wards will participate. Banners are placed on each bus, highlighting the details of the pickup and dropping points. The Collector informed that 2,085 buses would be arranged to transport people in the district. Of them, 1,300 are RTC buses. About 800 buses will be used for transporting people in urban areas and 500 buses will be utilised for rural areas, while another 885 private buses will also be used, he added. He announced that buses reach their respective constituencies by 2 pm on June 20. The Collector appealed to the participants that those coming in buses should reach their allotted places by 5 am on June 21. He informed that free t-shirts and mats will be provided to all those participating in the yoga programme. The district administration is making elaborate arrangements to provide breakfast to those coming from other districts, he said. He mentioned that the beach road up to Visalakshi Nagar will be allocated for the yoga participation of people from various parts of the city. Harendhira Prasad stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reach the venue at 6.30 am on the 21st to participate in the International Yoga Day. He informed that Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister K Pawan Kalyan will reach the city the day before. Speaking on the occasion, west constituency MLA PGVR Naidu (Ganababu) said that he will coordinate with leaders, activists to ensure that all the buses reach their respective areas in time. He suggested that the transport responsibility in each constituency should be handed over to a senior official. MLAs P Vishnu Kumar Raju, Ch Vamsi Krishna Srinivas Yadav, Mayor Peela Srinivasa Rao and VMRDA chairperson MV Pranav Gopal participated in the meeting.
