Yoga performed at Kondapalli fort
Addressing on the occasion, collector Lakshmisha said the Yogandhra campaign launched on May 21 and would continue till June 21 the International Yoga Day. He said so far Yoga programmes organised at Gandhi Hill, Berm park and other places and on Saturday at Kondapalli Port. He said Yoga is good for health and it helps people live happily.
Joint Collector Ilakkiya has suggested the people to cultivate tha habit of Yoga and spend some time every day for it.
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