Dehradun, March 7 (IANS) Echoing his support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to organise yoga camps in Uttarakhand during winters as well to further boost tourism in the hill state, spiritual leader and Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has praised the Prime Minister’s initiative and has “accepted his suggestions”. This statement … Read more
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for winter yoga retreats in Uttarakhand has received strong praise from spiritual leaders and yoga gurus, who believe the move will boost tourism in the sacred Devbhoomi while offering spiritual and health benefits to devotees. Addressing a public gathering in Harsil on Thursday, PM Modi … Read more
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Meditation, yoga, and fasting are key components of preventive healthcare, said Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Labour and Employment and Youth Affairs and Sports, on Thursday. He said this at a seminar on “Health Challenges and Healthy Lifestyle” organised by Arogya Bharti in collaboration with ESIC Medical College and Hospital, … Read more
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) The Ministry of Ayush has opened nominations for the PM Yoga Awards 2025 to honour and felicitate the individuals as well as organisations, making significant contributions in the field of Yoga’s promotion and development. The PM Yoga Awards will be given annually on the occasion of International Yoga Day i.e. … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) In a reprieve to Sadhguru’s Isha Foundation, the Supreme Court on Friday put brakes on Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board’s plan to take coercive steps against the spiritual organisation for undertaking construction in the Coimbatore hills without a green nod a decade ago. A bench of Justice Surya Kant and … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Over eight lakh devotees have benefited from Ayush mobile units, OPDs, and yoga sessions at the just concluded Mahakumbh 2025, the Central government said on Thursday. To ensure the health and safety of millions of devotees, the Ministry of Ayush had set up comprehensive healthcare services — 20 Ayush OPDs, … Read more
Chennai, Feb 24 (IANS) The Madras High Court has dismissed a writ petition seeking to halt the Mahashivratri celebrations scheduled for the night of February 26-27 at the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore district. A Division Bench comprising Justices S.M. Subramaniam and K. Rajasekar on Monday rejected the petition filed by S.T. Sivagnanam, a neighbouring … Read more
Jaipur, Feb 16 (IANS) Yoga Guru Swami Ramdev met Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma at the latter’s residence here on Sunday. The Chief Minister shared details of the meeting on his official X handle. “Today, I had the honour of meeting yoga guru Swami Ramdev Ji at the Chief Minister’s residence, where I had … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) The Ministry of Ayush on Sunday announced nominations for the prestigious Prime Minister’s Yoga Awards for the 2025 edition of the International Day of Yoga (IDY2025). These awards recognise individuals and organisations that have made significant and sustained contributions to the promotion and development of Yoga, both nationally and internationally, … Read more
