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Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Gautam Budh Nagar to host weeklong events to gear up for Int'l Yoga Day
GREATER NOIDA Gautam Budh Nagar will observe 11th International Day of Yoga on June 21 and a district-wide Yoga Week between June 15 and 20 in compliance with the ministry of AYUSH guidelines, district officials said. District magistrate Manish Kumar Verma on Thursday chaired a preparatory meeting at the collectorate, instructing concerned officials to ensure all arrangements are in place through inter-departmental coordination. Students, NCC and NSS cadets, and NGO and yoga institute volunteers, entrepreneurs, and residents will participate in daily morning yoga sessions, officials said. 'We should aim for mass participation and a spirit of teamwork. Yoga sessions will be organised in schools, colleges, panchayats, block and tehsil headquarters, and public parks. Daily sessions during Yoga Week should follow the common yoga protocol under trained instructors,' the DM said. The main International Yoga Day celebration on June 21 will be held from 6am to 8am at various locations including parks and public grounds across the district—right from panchayat levels to block, tehsil, and district headquarters. Trained yoga instructors will supervise the sessions, officials said. Special emphasis has been laid on organising yoga activities at culturally significant locations and scenic sites near rivers like Yamuna and Hindon, as well as lakes, ponds, and Amrit Sarovars. The DM also encouraged incorporating a 'Harit Yoga' initiative, wherein participants will plant a tree alongside performing yoga to promote environmental consciousness. 'Special sites like the Yamuna and Hindon riverbanks, historical locations, and scenic ponds and lakes must be prioritised for hosting sessions, keeping tourism promotion in mind. The concept of Harit Yoga should be highlighted—alongside yoga practice, every participant must plant at least one sapling, combining wellness with environmental responsibility,' the DM added. The DM also proposed identifying two parks in the district to be developed as dedicated 'Yoga Parks' for year-round activities. He suggested building lasting infrastructure to carry forward the legacy of the International Day of Yoga. Besides, to engage youth, officials have been asked to organise national and international social media-based yoga competitions and encourage participants to share their progress online. The participants in the meeting included officials from ayurvedic and unani department, education department, senior yoga instructors, among others.
NDTV
21-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
"India Responded Responsibly": Ethiopian Ambassador On Pahalgam Terror Attack
New Delhi: Ethiopian Ambassador to India, Fesseha Shawel Gebre, strongly condemned the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, squarely blaming Pakistan for orchestrating the violence that killed 26 civilians while appreciating India's response on the matter. Speaking to ANI on Tuesday, the Ambassador praised India's "responsible" response and highlighted the shared fight against terrorism between Ethiopia and India, noting that a delegation from India is expected to visit Ethiopia by the end of May to brief on the attack. "Ethiopia has condemned the terrorist act. India has responded very responsibly and did not escalate... It is not Indians who went to Pakistan to create a problem; it is the Pakistanis who came to India to create a problem. They were identifying people with religion. This is terrible... This is unacceptable... Like India, Ethiopia is also fighting terrorism in East Africa... We are also getting a delegation from India at the end of May," Ambassador Gebre stated. The April 22 terror attack, executed by Pakistan-backed terrorists, prompted India to launch 'Operation Sindoor' on May 7, targeting nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The Indian Armed Forces also effectively responded to subsequent Pakistani aggression. Following a call by Pakistan's DGMO to his Indian counterpart, the countries have reached an understanding on stopping military action. A seven-party delegation will visit key partner countries, including members of the UN Security Council, in the context of Operation Sindoor and India's continued fight against cross-border terrorism. The delegations are led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad and Baijayant Panda, JD-U's Sanjay Kumar Jha, DMK's Kanimozhi Karunanidhi and (NCP-SP) leader Supriya Sule. Meanwhile, Ambassador Gebre also celebrated yoga's global appeal, drawing parallels between India's contribution to yoga and Ethiopia's gift of coffee to the world. Speaking about the Harit Yoga programme at the Ethiopian Embassy, Gebre said, "In Ethiopia, we don't have Hindus; we are Christians and Muslims in equal numbers, but they still do yoga... They are not Hindus, but they still cross their legs, meditate, pray and do rituals, so it is beyond one religion... If you go anywhere in the world and mention the word 'yoga', people do know what yoga is... It is like yourself, your body, and your spirit coming together and listening to your inner self." "Just like India has given yoga to the world, Ethiopia has given coffee... We will promote yoga and coffee together... India is good because it cares for humans, animals, birds, and plants. We need to take a lesson from India," he added. According to the Ministyr of AYUSH, Harit Yoga is a sustainability-driven initiative combining Yoga with tree planting and clean-up drives.
India Gazette
21-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Pakistanis came to India to create problem": Ethiopian Ambassador on Pahalgam terror attack
New Delhi [India], May 21 (ANI): Ethiopian Ambassador to India, Fesseha Shawel Gebre, strongly condemned the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, squarely blaming Pakistan for orchestrating the violence that killed 26 civilians while appreciating India's response on the matter. Speaking to ANI on Tuesday, the Ambassador praised India's 'responsible' response and highlighted the shared fight against terrorism between Ethiopia and India, noting that a delegation from India is expected to visit Ethiopia by the end of May to brief on the attack. 'Ethiopia has condemned the terrorist act. India has responded very responsibly and did not escalate... It is not Indians who went to Pakistan to create a problem; it is the Pakistanis who came to India to create a problem. They were identifying people with religion. This is terrible... This is unacceptable... Like India, Ethiopia is also fighting terrorism in East Africa... We are also getting a delegation from India at the end of May,' Ambassador Gebre stated. The April 22 terror attack, executed by Pakistan-backed terrorists, prompted India to launch 'Operation Sindoor' on May 7, targeting nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The Indian Armed Forces also effectively responded to subsequent Pakistani aggression. Following a call by Pakistan's DGMO to his Indian counterpart, the countries have reached an understanding on stopping military action. A seven-party delegation will visit key partner countries, including members of the UN Security Council, in the context of Operation Sindoor and India's continued fight against cross-border terrorism. The delegations are led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad and Baijayant Panda, JD-U's Sanjay Kumar Jha, DMK's Kanimozhi Karunanidhi and (NCP-SP) leader Supriya Sule. Meanwhile, Ambassador Gebre also celebrated yoga's global appeal, drawing parallels between India's contribution to yoga and Ethiopia's gift of coffee to the world. Speaking about the Harit Yoga programme at the Ethiopian Embassy, Gebre said, 'In Ethiopia, we don't have Hindus; we are Christians and Muslims in equal numbers, but they still do yoga... They are not Hindus, but they still cross their legs, meditate, pray and do rituals, so it is beyond one religion... If you go anywhere in the world and mention the word 'yoga', people do know what yoga is... It is like yourself, your body, and your spirit coming together and listening to your inner self.' 'Just like India has given yoga to the world, Ethiopia has given coffee... We will promote yoga and coffee together... India is good because it cares for humans, animals, birds, and plants. We need to take a lesson from India,' he added. According to the Ministyr of AYUSH, Harit Yoga is a sustainability-driven initiative combining Yoga with tree planting and clean-up drives. (ANI)
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Harit Yoga among 'signature events' to mark tenth anniversary of Yoga Day
Harit Yoga, integrating environmental sustainability with yoga, gains momentum as a signature event for the International Day of Yoga. Launched in Bhubaneshwar, the initiative promotes tree plantation drives, yoga retreats in nature, and clean-up initiatives. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads New Delhi: Harit Yoga , a cluster of initiatives aimed at integrating environmental sustainablity with traditional yoga practices, has been gaining momentum across the country in the run-up to International Day of Yoga (IDY). The initiative is among the 10 'signature events' being held to mark the tenth anniversary of the United Nations recognising by Union Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav on April 7 at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneshwar, the event witnessed participation of more than 6,000 yoga practitioners performing the common yoga protocol (CYP). Over 5,000 medicinal plants were also distributed to promote eco-conscious wellness at the event Jadhav had said, "Our health is inextricably linked to the health of our planet. Just as yoga nourishes our mind and body, tree plantation nourishes the Earth, ensuring a greener and healthier future for generations to come."An Ayush Ministry official said that Harit Yoga is more than a practice -- it is a movement. It brings yoga into action through tree plantation drives yoga retreats in natural settings, sessions at iconic locations, and clean-up initiatives near rivers and water calls on all eco-conscious citizens and organisations to unite personal wellness with environmental healing, the official events have been held under the initiative since its launch. On April 22, a Harit Yoga session at Atmantan Wellness Centre in Mulshi, Maharashtra, held in collaboration with the Frderation of Hotel and Restaurant Association of India (FHRAI) and supported by the Ministry of Ayush, saw a large practised yoga, planted trees and spearheaded a cleanliness drive in the vicinity. They also conducted a series of eco-wellness activities including the CYP, a tree plantation drive, and nature session titled 'Trek to Good Health' promoted physical activity, mental clarity and a deeper connection with the natural environment, an official source another event, a River yoga campaign organised in Lucknow featured yoga sessions along the Gomti River and clean-up drives, led by 137 Composite Ecological Task Force Battalion (Territorial Army) of the 39 Gorkha effort was carried out in collaboration with Lucknow Nagar Nigam, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU), and the State Mission for Clean Ganga (SMCG-UP).The campaign will culminate on June 21, the International Day of Yoga, symbolising a collective journey of self-reconnection and environmental a significant step towards fostering environmental sustainability and holistic well-being, the Indian Yoga Association (IYA), in collaboration with its state chapters on April 22, 2025, held a nationwide tree plantation drive under the 'Harit Yoga' nationwide plantation drive saw active participation from 12 IYA state chapters, including Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, Nagaland, New Delhi, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Pune, Jaipur, and Uttarakhand, alongside the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), New Delhi, reaffirming their collective commitment to a greener at MDNIY planted saplings and emphasised eco-conscious living as a key aspect of Jaipur, a special yoga session was held alongside a human chain formation and the distribution of Ayurvedic drinks to promote environmental Chhattisgarh, the IYA State Chapter conducted a tree plantation drive at Teli Gundar School, Patan Tehsil, Durg district, planting medicinal plants and installing tree guards to ensure their long-term protection, sources initiatives across other states highlighted the synergy between yoga and environmental action, engaging diverse stakeholders, including nature clubs, NGOs, yoga institutions, and government Dr Hansaji Yogendra, president of IYA and director of the Yoga Institute, lauded the Ministry for conceptualising Harit Yoga, saying, "This initiative underscores the intrinsic connection between sustainable living and yoga, serving as a powerful reminder that the well-being of the planet and its people are deeply intertwined."Swami Chidanand Saraswati, member of the IYA governing council and president of Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh, urged citizens to embrace yoga's deeper essence, noting, "Yoga is a journey of harmony between the self and nature."As as part of the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" campaign, more than 100 fruit-bearing and medicinal trees were planted at the Trans Himalayan Herbal Garden on April 22. A special yoga session was also held there to encourage mindfulness and eco-conscious event also spotlighted 'Poshan Vatikas' to promote sustainable health and traditional healing, another source on April 29, FHRAI, the National Medicinal Plants Board and FHRAI Institute of Hospitality Management held a Harit Yoga event at Knowledge Park 123, Greater Noida. More than 2000 medicinal plants -- including 1000 Tulsi, 500 Ashwagandha and 500 Shatavari -- were distributed and planted, each tagged with a QR code for digital tracking.
