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Time of India
17 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini flags off state-level yoga marathon in Kurukshetra, drive for drug-free, fit youth; green campaign ahead 21 June
Haryana's CM Nayab Singh Saini flagged off a Yoga Marathon at Kurukshetra, initiating a campaign for a drug-free state ahead of International Yoga Day KURUKSHETRA: Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini flagged off a state-level Yoga Marathon at the sacred Brahma Sarovar in Kurukshetra, describing it as a 'Sankalp Yatra' (resolve journey) towards a yoga-rich and drug-free Haryana. The event was organised under the aegis of the Haryana Sports Department, AYUSH Department, Haryana Yoga Commission, and the district administration, with large participation from youth, women, and elderly citizens across the state. CM Saini emphasised that the campaign, in the run-up to International Yoga Day on 21 June, has already connected with over 19.27 lakh people across Haryana. He praised the public's enthusiasm, stating, 'This yoga marathon on the holy land of the Bhagavad Gita has become a strong movement to steer our youth away from drugs and towards a healthier, more purposeful life.' During the inauguration, CM Saini showered flower petals on the runners to encourage them and later addressed the gathering. A total of Rs 3.46 lakh in cash prizes was awarded to the top 20 winners. Among them were Gaurav and Monika from Sonipat, each receiving Rs 51,000. The marathon not only promoted yoga but also raised awareness about sports, culture, and environmental consciousness. Highlighting the upcoming International Yoga Day celebrations, CM Saini announced that people would get the opportunity to perform yoga alongside Swami Ramdev at Brahma Sarovar on 21 June. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villa For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas in Dubai | Search ads Learn More Undo Online registration for the event is already open. Saini also stressed the importance of daily physical activity and urged citizens to dedicate at least one hour to health and wellness. 'Yoga enhances our energy and efficiency. A healthy person contributes more effectively to national progress,' he said. Yoga Campaign Supports National Development Linking the yoga initiative with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a 'Developed India by 2047', CM Saini said, 'Drug abuse is a social evil that obstructs national development. Our youth are the nation's greatest assets, and protecting them from drugs is our duty.' He added that the International Yoga Day theme, 'One Earth, One Health', aligns with Haryana's campaign for a yoga-filled and drug-free society. The campaign has also taken on an environmental aspect. So far, 67,508 saplings have been planted under the Green Yoga Movement. Over 9.90 lakh people have engaged digitally with the campaign, while 38,000 AYUSH participants and 1.38 lakh Sports Department members have taken part in on-ground activities. Upcoming Plans The Yoga Awareness Journey will continue until 19 June, covering 5,000 villages in Haryana. On 21 June, organisations such as Patanjali Yog Peeth, Brahma Kumaris, Art of Living, and Bharatiya Yoga Sansthan will conduct yoga camps at 2,500 locations. Additionally, 10 lakh medicinal plants will be distributed and planted. CM Saini also announced the launch of a 5-minute 'Y-Break' in offices to help employees reduce stress during work. The event was attended by several dignitaries including former Minister Subhash Sudha, Sports Department Director and Ambala Division Commissioner Sanjeev Verma, Deputy Commissioner Neha Singh, Superintendent of Police Nitish Aggarwal, BJP District President Tejinder Singh Goldy, Yoga Commission Chairman Dr Jaideep Arya, and others. The marathon reflected the state government's holistic vision for youth empowerment, drug de-addiction, environmental protection, and cultural preservation through the practice of yoga. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Indian Express
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Cross FIRs: Haryana govt declines probe sanction against Khemka, Verma
The Haryana government has declined permission to investigate two separate FIRs lodged against retired IAS officer Ashok Khemka and IAS officer Sanjeev Verma. The FIRs, filed on the same day—April 20, 2022— stemmed from complaints the two officers had made against each other. Ashok Khemka, a 1991-batch IAS officer, attained superannuation on April 30 this year while Sanjeev Verma, a 2004-batch IAS officer, currently serves as Director General of Haryana Sports Department. The Haryana Police had previously sought ex-post facto permission to proceed with investigations into both FIRs. However, a senior official in the Haryana government said on Friday that the request for sanction had been denied. Official sources confirmed that Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, the competent authority in this case, has approved a related proposal concerning the matter. When asked about the reason behind the denial of probe sanction, an official explained, 'The fundamental basis for the decision is that under the Prevention of Corruption Act, no case can be registered against an officer without prior government approval. If an FIR is lodged in such matters without prior permission, further proceedings cannot continue. In this case, both FIRs were filed without the government's approval.' The officer added, 'This means that both FIRs will not be pursued any further.' The FIR against Khemka was registered under Section 13 (criminal misconduct by public servant) of the Prevention of Corruption Act and Section 420 (cheating) of IPC at Panchkula 's Sector 5 police station on a reference sent by Verrma. Verma, in his reference, had alleged irregularities in the recruitment of two manager Grade-I officials (a class-III post) in the Haryana State Warehousing Corporation (HSWC) in 2010. Both the officials, Pradip Kumar and Surinder Singh were dismissed from service by Verma on April 20, 2020. An hour after it booked Khemka and three others, the Panchkula Police registered another FIR — on charges of criminal conspiracy and fabrication of official documents — against Verma on the former's complaint. The FIR against Verma was lodged after an unprecedented development in which the then state Home Minister Anil Vij had accompanied Khemka to Panchkula deputy police commissioner's office to complain against Verma.
