Yoga Day Celebrations

June 19, 2026 1:32 PM

Kolkata prepares for grand International Day of Yoga 2026 celebrations at Red Road

Kolkata is all set to host the national celebrations of the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to lead the nation in the Common Yoga Protocol at the iconic Red Road. The event is expected to witness participation from thousands of yoga enthusiasts on the ground and millions joining virtually from across India and around the world. Ahead of the celebrations, a curtain-raiser press conference was held at Nabanna Sabhaghar, where West Benga...

June 22, 2025 2:43 PM

PM Modi lauds Andhra Pradesh’s role in promoting yoga on IYD 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday commended the people of Andhra Pradesh for their inspiring commitment to integrating Yoga into daily life, further propelling the nationwide movement for health and wellness. PM Modi praised the state’s grassroots enthusiasm and the proactive support shown under the Yogandhra initiative during the 11th International Yoga Day event held at Visakhapatnam on Saturday. Responding to a post by Guinness World Records on X, PM Modi said, “Yoga brings people ...

June 22, 2025 2:11 PM

Over 1,000 Participate in 11th International Day of Yoga Celebrations in Qatar

The 11th International Day of Yoga was celebrated in Qatar with enthusiastic participation from over 1,000 people, bringing together members of the Indian community and yoga practitioners in a vibrant display of unity and well-being. Organized by the Indian Embassy in collaboration with the Indian Sports Centre, the event took place at Ideal Indian School in Doha. The program featured a rhythmic yoga display by children, a yoga quiz, a challenge session, guided meditation, and a mass yoga practi...

September 16, 2024 4:37 PM

PM Modi on his way to Srinagar, to lead Yoga Day celebrations tomorrow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on his way to Jammu and Kashmir for a two-day visit during which he will unveil various development projects and participate in International Yoga Day celebrations in Srinagar on Friday. This is PM Modi's first visit to Jammu and Kashmir after taking oath as Prime Minister for third straight term. The Prime Minister will be participating in the 'Empowering Youth, Transforming J-K' programme focussing on youth-led development later in the evening. PM Modi will i...