International Yoga Day 2025: How yoga helps with mental health, inner peace
International Yoga Day highlights the ancient practice's mental health benefits, promoting inner peace through physical postures, meditation, and mindfulness. This year's theme, "Yoga for One Earth, One Health," encourages global wellness and stress reduction across all age groups.
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India Gazette
41 minutes ago
- India Gazette
Uttarakhand CM hosts foreign diplomats on eve of International Yoga Day
Chamoli (Uttarakhand) [India], June 20 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday welcomed Ambassadors and High Commissioners of various countries to cultural programme organised on the eve of International Yoga Day on Friday in Bhararisain. Speaking at the event, CM Singh Dhami said, 'When I went to London, Dubai and other countries and when we used to talk among the people there, people used to ask me how many destinations do you have here?... Today, there are fewer than fifty, which are at present known as destinations. But I say that you will see a new destination wherever you go in Uttarakhand...' Earlier today, Ambassadors, High Commissioners and Representatives of eight countries reached the Vidhan Sabha premises in Bhararisain to participate in the programme organized in on the occasion of International Yoga Day. As soon as they reached Bhararisain, the foreign guests were overwhelmed by the natural beauty, green valleys, clean environment of Gairsain, the summer capital of Uttarakhand. They lavished praise on Gairsain. When the ambassadors, high commissioners and representatives of eight countries reached Bhararisain, Gairsain, a glimpse of the rich folk culture of Uttarakhand was presented to welcome them. The guests were given a grand welcome with the echo of Chholia dance and traditional musical instruments. The foreign guests were filled with joy with this cultural welcome and appreciated the cultural heritage of Uttarakhand. The Ambassadors and High Commissioners also got themselves photographed among the artists performing the traditional Chholiya dance. Mexican Ambassador to India Federico Salas, Head of Economic Affairs at the Mexican Embassy Ricardo Daniel Delgado, High Commissioner of Fiji Jagannath Sami, Nepal Ambassador to India Dr Shankar Prasad Sharma, Ambassador of Suriname to India Arunkomar Hardian, Ambassador of Mongolia to India Dambajavin Gambold, Deputy Head of Mission at Latvian Embassy in India Marks Deetons, Minister Counselor of Sri Lanka High Commission of India Lakshmendra Geshan Dissanayake, First Secretary at the Russian Embassy Kristina Ananina and Third Secretary . Katerina Lazareva and Yoga Guru Padmashri Swami Bharat Bhushan were among those present in the Yoga Day programme. (ANI)
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
City infrastructure crumbles as monsoon exposes civic bodies' negligence
1 2 3 4 5 6 Jaipur: The Pink City's claims of monsoon preparedness lay in ruins Friday as just two days of rain brought India's tourist hotspot to its knees, exposing years of infrastructural neglect and bureaucratic apathy. In a grave incident that highlighted the city's crumbling infrastructure, a massive sinkhole - 15 feet deep and 60 feet long - emerged near Muhana Mandi, swallowing two parked vehicles and forcing authorities to completely shut down the arterial road. This catastrophic failure came mere weeks after district collector Jitendra Kumar Soni confidently declared, "This time Jaipur won't drown." As the situation deteriorated, Soni declined to comment Friday. A senior official from the collectorate said, "Our role is to monitor departments; execution is their responsibility." While the city struggled to stay afloat, JMC Greater mayor Somya Gurjar's priority appeared to be International Yoga Day preparations, drawing sharp criticism from residents. "When the city is sinking, the administration is busy preparing for yoga," remarked a frustrated citizen. The city's major thoroughfares, including MI Road and Tonk Road, transformed into virtual rivers, paralysing traffic and stranding thousands of commuters. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar Undo In an ironic twist, even the Jaipur Municipal Corporation-Greater's office became inaccessible due to severe waterlogging, leaving staff trapped inside and citizens stranded outside. On key routes such as JLN Marg, waterlogging caused severe traffic slowdowns. A traffic official said, "As vehicle speed dropped, congestion built up. With sidewalks submerged, pedestrians were forced onto the roads, worsening the gridlock." Adding to the chaos, three dangerous potholes appeared near the Ganga Jamuna petrol pump in Mansarovar, with authorities failing to even install basic warning barricades. In Vijay Nagar Phase II, Kartarpura, shoddy pipeline work by PHED led to multiple road cave-ins, trapping vehicles and endangering lives. Loose soil in Gopalpura and other areas washed away, causing road collapses and triggering a dispute between the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) and the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED). JDA Superintendent Engineer Deepak Mathur said, "The road sank because the water pipeline beneath broke. It will only be repaired after the pipe is fixed." A PHED official responded, "The road design was flawed. The collapse led to water seeping below and damaging the line." This infrastructure breakdown raises serious questions about the public money spent on pre-monsoon preparations and the city's disaster management capabilities. As Jaipur continues to sink under the weight of administrative negligence, the only thing floating seems to be empty promises.
United News of India
2 hours ago
- United News of India
Yoga Parks developed, equipped with all essential facilities
Lucknow, June 20 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh government has made extensive preparations for the 11th International Yoga Day, with more than 100 Yoga Parks developed across the state, official sources said here on Friday. Sources said that in line with the vision of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Urban Development Department has set up these Yoga Parks in every urban local body across the state, providing all the necessary facilities for yoga and related activities. Sources said that the parks have been developed as spaces where people can come together to practice yoga, both on International Yoga Day, to be celebrated on June 21, — and throughout the year for regular yoga and other health-promoting activities. Developed in accordance with the standards set by the Ministry of Ayush, these Yoga Parks are designed to accommodate the theme of this year's International Yoga Day, "Yoga for One Earth, One Health". Through this initiative, the state aims to create long‑term spaces where communities can continue to practice yoga and adopt a healthier lifestyle well beyond the annual celebration. According to instructions from Amrit Abhijat, the Principal Secretary of the Urban Development Department, Yoga Parks have been developed in urban bodies across the state. In Varanasi municipal corporation, Yoga will be held in Shaheed Udyan, Beniya Bagh Park, Harishchandra Park, as well as at Namo Ghat, Assi Ghat, and Ravidas Ghat. In Agra municipal corporation, Yoga Parks have been set up at Balkeshwar Park, Central Park in Awas Vikas, Kalindi Park, and the Municipal Corporation Office Park. In Lucknow, nine Yoga Parks have been developed, including Gulab Park, Swarn Jayanti Park, Jhande Wala Park, and ED Park. In Kanpur, Yoga Parks have been created in Nana Rao Park, Buddha Park, Sanjay Van, and Parshuram Vatika. Jhansi has the highest number, with about 12 Yoga Parks, followed by Mathura‑Vrindavan with roughly 8 parks. Ayodhya and Firozabad have 3 Yoga Parks each, while Ghaziabad has 10. The Urban Development Department has instructed District Magistrates, the Directorate of Local Bodies and Municipal Commissioners to make sure these International Yoga Parks have all basic facilities, such as clean drinking water, seating arrangements and spaces suitable for yoga training. This initiative by CM Yogi Adityanath will not only make the 11th International Yoga Day memorable but will also help bring yoga closer to people across the state. UNI AB GNK
