4th International Yoga Day observed across the State
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, June 21 2018: As the International Yoga is celebrated around the globe, Manipur too with rest of India has celebrated the day under the theme Yoga for peace.

Here are the highlights of the observances across the State .

Imphal E/W: Education, Labour and Employment Minister Thokchom Radheshyam attended the observation of the 4th International Yoga Day held at the Inter State Bus Terminus (ISBT), Chingmeirong.

Jointly organized by the Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, Manipur and Para Vidya Yog Sanstha, Manipur unit, the observance was participated by 2600 volunteers.

The observation was attended by MLA Kshetrigao AC N Indrajit Singh, MLA Keirao AC L Rameshwor Meitei, dignitaries and volunteers.

Central Agricultural University, Imphal has also observed the day at its campus today.

David Singh Hijam attended as the instructor and imparted demonstration at the event.

Dr S Basanta Singh, Director Instruction and MC Jublani, Comptroller attended as president and guest of honour respectively.

Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) Imphal observed the day with yoga demonstrations at Jubilee Hall RIMS, Imphal.

Professor Ch Arunkumar Singh, Medical Superintendent RIMS Hospital attended the programme.

The Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy, Imphal too observed the day at Priyogopalsana Auditorium of the academy.

More than 150 including many artistes, Gurus, staff and students of the academy attended the programme.

Professor H Tombi Singh, Vice Chairman/JNMDA L Upendro Sharma, Director JNMDA and RK Nabindra Singh, Pradhan Guru JNMDA participated in the celebration.

4th International Yoga Day observed across the State

Later in the afternoon the academy also observed me International Music Day at the same venue with many personalities including eminent music composer and film director Padmashree A Shyam Sharma.

Modern Health Care and Yoga Centre, Kwakeithel Harakchambi, Imphal too observed the day under the theme "Yoga for health, harmony and peace" .

Sainik School Imphal celebrated the Yoga Day at the assembly ground of the school in Pangei.

Cadets, staff, parents and guardians of the students attended the observation.

A quiz competition was held in line with the celebrations.

Neheru Yuva Kendra Imphal East and NSS Birmangol College Sawombung jointly observed the day as a part of District Youth Convention and Exhibition at Indoor hall of Birmangol College Sawombung.

S Niken Singh member ZP Uchekon Imphal East, I Rabinchandra Meitei member ZP Sawombung Part II IE, Kh Ibohanbi Singh DYC NYK Imphal, Dr Th Bimol Singh NSS prog officer BM College, Prof Dr Rajmuhon Singh and Prof Jibanlata Devi BM College attended as presidium members.

More than 300 attended the event.

Manipur Association of Tour Operators (MATO) in association with India Tourism Imphal, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, Business Excellence Group (BEG), Manipur and Manipur University celebrated the day at Tata Motors Hall, Ghari, Imphal.

IOC too observed the day at its Divisional office in Imphal.

The International Yoga Day was also observed at Sector HQ BSF CI (OPS) Manipur, Koirengei, Imphal.

Manipur Yoga Association too observed the day at Commerce Hospital, Yoga Centre Imphal.

GC CRPF, Imphal observed the day at its parade ground with many cultural events and workshop.

Bishnupur: The day was also celebrated at Loktak Power Station, Kom-keirap (v) Thursday .

Biswajith Basu, General Manager, Loktak PS demonstrated and led the yoga session in which more than 80 officials and their family members participated.

Kumbi College too observed the day at the indoor stadium of the college.

Chairman of the College M Mangi Singh, Principal K Jugeshor Singh, programme officer NSS Unit-I Kh Rameshwar Singh, Assistant Professor Botany Department M Bineshwar Singh attended the programme.

Nehru Yuba Kendra Bishnupur and Keilash Shri Foundation Bihar under the sponsorship of Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy too observed the day.

Chairman MPCB & KVTV MLA Oinam AC L Radhakishore Singh, DC Bishnupur Pawan Yadav, CMO Bishnupur Dr Ng Jayenta, DYC NYK Bishnupur L Marjitkumar, Pradhan Toubul GP Th Nanaobi and External Monitor WHO Ch Sunder attended the event.

The Yoga day was also observed at Keibul which was jointly organised by Yuva Bharat Bishnupur, Patanjali Yoga Centre Keibul, Chingmei Patanjali Yoga Centre and BJP Thanga Mandal Bishnupur in the presence of BJP Manipur Pradesh vice-president M Ashnikumar Singh, Kha Thinungei ZP member and vice-president Manipur State Panchayat Parishad O Ibojao Singh, Pradhan Moirangkhunou GP L Dhaneshwor and instructors of Manipur State Yoga Samiti.

BJP Kumbi Mandal also organised the day at Wangoo Chithek Leikai Community Hall, Kumbi and was attended by MLA Kumbi AC S Bira, BJP District president RK Bimola Devi and president Kumbi Mandal L Shekhor and secretary W Tiken as dignitaries.
Chandel: The office of District Youth Coordinator, NYK Chandel in collaboration with Chandel District Police and 8BN Manipur Rifles, Leikun, Chandel observed International Yoga Day at 8BN, MR H/Q Thursday.

S Somorjit, MPS, CO 8MR, Abdul Shamad, Addl SP Chandel and Dr Rajkumar, MO, Ayush, Komlathabi PHC attended the observance.

Churachandpur: District Administration, CCpur organised the Yoga Day at Khuga Dam.

Yoga enthusiasts in hundreds including students took part in the event.

A cleanliness drive was also conducted in and around Khuga Dam by the ADC, CCpur to mark the occasion.

A tree plantation drive was also taken up by the Forest Department.

SP Churachandpur Rakesh Balwal and DLOs attended the programme.

32 Bn CRPF Loktak Project also organised the event at Multipurpose Hall, CCpur.
Jiribam: Bharat Swabhiman Trust, Patanjali Yog Samiti, Manila Patanjali Yog Samiti, Yuva Bharat and Patanjali Kissan Seva Samiti, Jiribam district observed the day at Dibong Awang Leikai Mandap.

S Shanti Devi, Chairperson Jiribam Municipal Council, Ch Sunamani Singh, BST Jiribam District Yog Samiti and RK Nobinsana Singh, Pradhan Dibong GP attended as presidium members.

Tengnoupal: Tengnoupal District Police also observed the day at its HQ.

Tengnoupal SP Dr S Ibomcha and other officials took part in the observance.

Moreh Police too observed the Yoga Day at its station.

Additional SP Tengnoupal Robinson, Moreh SDPO Sandip Gopaldash, DSP CDO Moreh Th Thomas took part in the observance.

Thoubal: The District Health Society observed the day at PHC, Charangpat.

Heramani Singh, member Charanhpat ZP, Dr N Jayantakymar Singh, CMO Thoubal, Ch Basanta Singh, District Programme Manager, District Health Society Thoubal and K Jadumani Singh, social worker attended the event.

Dr Ibotomba, Yoga Master who is also a doctor (AYUSH) of PHC Charangpat was honoured.

6 Mandals of BJP Thoubal-Lilong Mandal, Thoubal Mandal, Wangjing Tentha Mandal, Khangabok Mandal, Wangkhem and Heiorok Mandal also observed the day.

Ukhrul: The Ukhrul District Police in collaboration with Nehru Yuva Kendra (NYK), Ukhrul observed the day at Police Reserve Line Phungreitang, Ukhrul.