J&K CM Omar Abdullah Flags Off Cyclothon in Srinagar on World Bicycle Day

June 3, 2026 4:14 PM

J&K CM Omar Abdullah Flags Off Cyclothon in Srinagar on World Bicycle Day

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday flagged off a grand cyclothon in Srinagar to mark World Bicycle Day, underscoring the Union Territory's focus on fitness, youth engagement and tourism promotion. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from cyclists and sports enthusiasts, with the administration highlighting cycling as a means to encourage healthy lifestyles and sustainable mobility. Speaking on the occasion, Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani said...

World Bicycle Day: Mandaviya urges youth to embrace cycling as events held across India

June 3, 2026 12:18 PM

World Bicycle Day: Mandaviya urges youth to embrace cycling as events held across India

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday urged young people to make cycling a part of their daily routine, highlighting its benefits for physical and mental health as well as environmental sustainability, as World Bicycle Day is being observed across the country with cyclothons and awareness programmes. In a post on X, the minister encouraged youth to embrace cycling as a long-term lifestyle choice rather than limiting it to a symbolic one-day activity. In a video message, Mandaviya said ...