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Time of India
9 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
22,000 tribal students set world record with 108 Surya Namaskars
Visakhapatnam: The students of the tribal-dominated district of Alluri Sitarama Raju created history by entering the Guinness Book of World Records with their sterling performance of 108 Surya Namaskars (Sun Salutations). More than 22,000 students, including over 13,000 girls and 9,000 boys from the tribal community of the district, performed Surya Namaskars at a single venue. The Andhra University Engineering College ground became the venue for the mega display in the presence of Union minister for Ayush Prataprao Jadhav, Anakapalli MP CM Ramesh and state ministers Nara Lokesh and Satya Kumar Yadav. All these students, from the fourth to the 10th standard, are from Ashram or residential schools in the newly formed Alluri Sitarama Raju district. Around 80% of the total strength is from APRJC, KGBV schools, Ekalavya Model School, and ashram schools in the district. Interestingly, the same Alluri district students created a record 74 days ago in the district. The record for the most people performing Surya Namaskar simultaneously at a single venue consisted of 21,850 participants and was achieved by the collector of Alluri Sitarama Raju district on 7 April 2025, on the occasion of World Health Day. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thị trường có dấu hiệu suy thoái không? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Previously, 50,000 yoga volunteers performed Suryanamaskar simultaneously at 108 venues in Gujarat, including the main event at Modhera Sun Temple in Mehsana district on 1 January 2024, creating a Guinness World Record. Union Ayush minister Prataprao Jadhav appreciated the students for their sterling performance. He said not only Andhra Pradesh but the country is honoured with the students' performance. Education minister Nara Lokesh praised the students for creating a world record. He said that the record would be announced on Saturday. "Yoga means not just asanas; it's a way of life. Children should dream high for change and also achieve those dreams. The govt has taken a decision to implement yoga once a week in schools across the state," he said.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
No rain forecast for International Yoga Day event in Visakhapatnam on June 21, officials inform Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu
Officials on Monday (June 16) informed Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu that there is no forecast of rain on June 21 in Visakhapatnam, where International Yoga Day celebrations will be organised in a big way. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to take part in the event. Mr. Naidu was in the city on Monday to review the arrangements for the event at the venues (RK Beach and AU Engineering College grounds) along with officials including Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand, Special Chief Secretary M.T. Krishna Babu (Yogandhra Nodal Coordinator), District Collector Harendhira Prasad and Visakhapatnam MP M. Sribharat. The stretches between the Naval Coastal Battery and the Park Hotel Junction on the RK beach will be main venue points for the programme. The Andhra University Engineering College grounds has been identified as an alternative venue in case of rain. At RK Beach, the Chief Minister specifically asked the officials about the weather forecast in the city on June 21. He asked officials, 'Will there be any rainfall on the day?' When the officials replied that there would be no adverse weather conditions like rain or thunder, the Chief Minister said, 'God's grace!. I am happy to know that. If that will happen, the major event will be disturbed. But make alternative arrangements. Our programme should be grand and conducted in a disciplined way. Plan a mock yoga programme with the registered participants.' Later, he went to the AU Engineering College grounds in the afternoon. Briefing the Chief Minister on the arrangements, the officials reiterated that 607 secretariat (Sachivalayam) staff have been directed to coordinate with the registered participants in Yogandhra and ensure that they do not face any problems. They also explained about parking facilities, water and medical supplies for the participants. They also explained about alternative routes to general public during the event. Beautification drive The Beach Road, which underwent a beautification drive ahead of the G-20 summit in 2023, is now also being decorated for the Yogandhra. Some of the highlights include a floral-themed structure and a large paintbrush adorned with greenery, symbolising the State government's 'Haritha Andhra Pradesh' initiative. Apart from the expansion of RK Beach, a beautification drive will be conducted from The Park Hotel Junction to Bhimunipatnam. Removal of dead trees, replacement of non-functional streetlights, improvements to streetlights, footpaths, road repair work and general maintenance are being done along this corridor.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
CM to hold review meeting today
Visakhapatnam: Focusing on arrangements being made for the International Yoga Day event scheduled in Visakhapatnam, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is slated to hold a high-level review meeting here on Monday. During his trip, the Chief Minister is scheduled to conduct a field inspection at the main venue from Kalimata temple to The Park Hotel junction, including a contingent venue set up at the Andhra University Engineering College ground. Later, the Chief Minister will review preparedness for the International Yoga Day event. Naidu will hold a meeting at 4 pm with the party cadre at the Vizag Convention Centre before returning to Vijayawada in the evening. Meanwhile, the Chief Minister is scheduled to visit TDP State president Palla Srinivasa Rao's residence to express his condolences to former MLA Palla Simhachalam's family members. With big plans in place for the IYD celebrations in the city, the district administration is making elaborate arrangements to involve 5 lakh participants on the occasion along the beach stretch designated for the purpose. Along with participants, a number of yoga trainers will also attend the event. More than 125 compartments have been facilitated for the event.
