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The Hindu
30-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Baba Ramdev's visit to Horsley Hills triggers strong opposition
Yoga guru Baba Ramdev's proposed plan for yoga and naturopathy initiatives at Horsley Hills near Madanapalle of Annamayya district triggered a strong opposition from various sectors of the society. Local leaders from the Communist Party of India (CPI), Congress Party, and public groups staged protests on Monday and demanded that the State government withdraw its 'reported plans to hand over Horsely Hills' to Baba Ramdev and his team in the name of a wellness centre. The yoga guru had visited the Horsley Hills on June 27, along with a team from Patanjali Yogpeeth, reportedly to explore the feasibility of establishing a global yoga and wellness centre. According to a senior official who accompanied the team, Ramdev inspected a piece of land close to a government guest house and expressed his plans to commission yoga and naturopathy initiatives there. He was also reportedly impressed with the serene landscape, clean air, and cool weather, terming them 'ideal for spiritual healing'. The yoga guru's visit to the State close on the heels of the recently-concluded month-long Yogandhra-2025 campaign, which culminated in Visakhapatnam on June 21 in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has also raised doubts about the TDP-led government's plans. A team led by the CPI Annamayya district unit visited the hill station to take stock of the situation on Monday (June 30). Speaking to the media, CPI State Secretariat Member Gujjala Eeswaraiah said that the allocation of public and forest land to a private organisation would amount to clear violation of the laws of environment protection. 'This could lead to deforestation, threaten wildlife habitats, and lead to the evacuation of the local tribal communities from atop the hills and foothills,' he said, adding that the issue would be elaborately discussed in the ensuing Annamayya district CPI Mahasabhalu scheduled in Madanapalle on August 11 and 12. In order to protect the fragile ecosystem of the Horsley Hills and its vibrancy as a popular tourism destination, the CPI also launched 'One Lakh Signatures Campaign' to stall the move in favour of Baba Ramdev.
Hans India
22-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
People of Vizag embrace IYD as a household celebration
Visakhapatnam: It is not just people of Visakhapatnam but also those belonging to the neighbouring districts who came together as an extended family to create a record marking the 11th edition of the International Yoga Day (IYD). Even as Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu called out to embrace yoga into one's daily life, people of Visakhapatnam voluntarily stepped forward to make the event a joyous celebration and a household event. Sacrificing sleep and disregarding stress they have gone through, scores of people from Visakhapatnam and neighbouring districts came in droves to participate in the IYD celebration and contribute to its success. What made the event special is the way the participants disregarded soaring temperatures, long waiting hours and looked at the larger picture of the outcome. 'We came from Kakinada and have been at Beach Road since 1:30 am on Saturday. We are quite happy that we could be part of the IYD celebration hosted in Visakhapatnam on such a massive scale,' a group of students from the neighbouring district shared withThe Hans India. Right from 1 am on Saturday, buses from various places started ferrying the yoga practitioners a little close to the venue. Boarding thousands of buses, lakhs of participants reached the compartments arranged for the purpose hours before the IYD celebrations. Despite such a large-scale participation, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu lauded the efforts of the district administration, police, Ministers and public representatives for carrying out intense groundwork to make the event incident-free. Appreciating Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister K Pawan Kalyan for their visionary leadership in taking the Yogandhra-2025 way forward in a short span of time, the Prime Minister showered praise on IT and Industries Minister Nara Lokesh for his outstanding dedication to mobilise widespread community engagement, transform yoga into an inclusive social celebration and draw participation from various sections of society.
The Hindu
21-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
International Yoga Day celebrated in Visakhapatnam with participation from various organisations and departments
Apart from general public, the employees and their family members of various State and Central departments, industries, PSUs like RINL-Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA), HPCL Visakh Refinery, Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Eastern Power Distribution Company Limited, and Indian Navy's Eastern Naval Command (ENC) here participated in the Yogandhra-2025, the 11th edition of International Yoga Day, organised by the Union Ministry of Ayush and hosted by the State government in Visakhapatnam on Saturday (June 21). As many as 11,000 personnel and families of the Sunrise Command took part in the yoga event, echoing the 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health.' The sailors had the yoga on board the 11 ENC fleets at anchorage off Visakhapatnam coast. Similarly, over 2,800 staff and employees of Waltair railway division of South Coast Railway took part in the Yoga Sangam, mass yoga demonstrations nationwide at the railway stadium here, in collaboration with various NGOs, Scouts & Guides, Civil Defence, coinciding with the Prime Minister's event at RK Beach. It was led by Divisional Railway Manager Lalit Bohra. Visakhapatnam Special Economic Zone staff took part in the event on the zone premises here, along with its SEZ premises in Telangana. Srinivas Muppaala, Development Commissioner, said yoga is much more than a wellness approach; it relaxes the mind, strengthens the body and helps the individual nurture a heightened sense of self-awareness. Dredging Corporation of India Limited conducted the event under the guidance of Chairman Madhaiyan Angamuthu and MD&CEO Durgesh Kumar Dubey. The unique highlight of DCIL's celebrations was the yoga sessions onboard dredging vessels. On the other hand, while some staff and employees took part in the yoga event, some of the EPDCL staff strove hard to make the programme a success. The discom Madhurawada zone head Polaki Srinivasa Rao said, 'A few departments including the electricity department took part in the yoga event in both – service of power supply and practice of yoga – as per the call given by our higher authorities.'
The Hindu
21-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Practice yoga daily to lead a health life, says Hindupur Collector
District Collector T.S. Chetan on Saturday urged the people to embrace yoga as a daily habit to lead a healthy life with absolute mental well-being. He was speaking at the 11th International Yoga Day celebrations held at MGM Grounds in Hindupur of Sri Sathya Sai district on Saturday (June 21). The Collector said that yoga reflected the country's cultural heritage and served as a guide for healthy living. Superintendent of Police V. Ratna, Joint Collector Abhishek Kumar, and a large number of students, officials, and the public took part in the event. The district celebrated Yogandhra-2025 from May 21 to June 21 with yoga sessions across Dharamavaram, Kadiri, Penukonda, and Lepakshi. Later, the Collector and SP presented certificates and mementos to the winners of the yoga competitions.
The Hindu
21-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Over 5 lakh take part in Yogandhra-2025 campaign in Chittoor
The month-long Yogandhra-2025 celebrations concluded on Saturday at Mesanical Grounds of the District Sports Authority here with District Collector Sumit Kumar urging people to incorporate yoga into their daily lives for better health. Addressing a massive gathering of yoga participants, the Collector said that over 5 lakh people participated in yoga sessions conducted in coordination with the AP Tourism and Revenue departments. More than 5,000 trainers were deployed to ensure wide public engagement across the district. 'We conducted major sessions at seven venues, including tourist spots like Puligundu, Boyakonda, Kanipakam, Naniyala Elephant Camp, and Kangundi Fort. These sessions drew thousands of participants,' he said. The Collector highlighted that yoga must not be limited to a one-month campaign but practiced as a lifelong companion to enhance physical and mental well-being. Referring to the participation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu at the International Yoga Day event in Visakhapatnam, Mr. Kumar said that it would serve as a valid endorsement of the benefits of yoga for society. SP Manikanta Chandolu urged the people to practice yoga daily for complete wellness. The Collector and SP presented certificates and mementos to outstanding trainers and yoga instructors. Joint Collector G. Vidyadhari, Chittoor Urban Development Authority Chairperson Katari Hemalatha, and Chittoor Mayor C. Amuda were among those who participated in the yoga session.
