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NDTV
21-06-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Watch: President Droupadi Murmu Joins Yoga Day Celebrations In Uttarakhand
Dehradun: President Droupadi Murmu took part in the 11th International Yoga Day celebrations at Uttarakhand's Dehradun on Saturday, along with Governor Gurmeet Singh. The program organised at Police Lines, Dehradun is part of the nationwide celebration of Yoga on International Yoga Day with the theme 'Yoga For One Earth, For One Health.' The 11th annual Yoga day celebrations have seen wide participation from states across the country. Visuals from Police lines showed President Murmu doing asanas with the governor and other officials. The President is in Uttarakhand as part of a three-day visit to the state which will be concluding today. #WATCH | Dehradun , Uttarakhand | President Droupadi Murmu joins others to perform Yoga on #InternationalYogaDay2025. — ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2025 During her visit, on June 20 President Murmu graced the opening of Rashtrapati Niketan for public viewing and also visited the National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities where she witnessed an exhibition and Model School Science Lab and interact with the students. On the same day she also released a postage stamp on Raj Bhavan, Nainital, on the completion of its 125 years. Earlier today, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nationwide Yoga day celebrations from Vishakapatnam, he urged the international community to embrace "inner peace" as a "global policy' and make yoga a collective global responsibility. "I would like to take this opportunity to urge the global community on this important occasion to let this International Yoga Day mark the beginning of Yoga for Humanity. Let this be the day when inner peace becomes a global policy, where yoga is embraced not just as a personal practice, but as a powerful tool for global partnership and unity. Let every country and every society make yoga a shared responsibility, a common contribution toward collective well-being," the Prime Minister said. The event was held along the scenic Visakhapatnam coastline, with Indian Navy ships stationed near the shore, adding to the grandeur of the celebration. PM Modi was joined by lakhs of yoga enthusiasts, residents, and dignitaries from Andhra Pradesh. Calling for a global mass movement through yoga, PM Modi said, "Come, let us all together make Yoga a mass movement. A movement that takes the world towards peace, health and harmony. Where every person starts the day with yoga and finds balance in life. Where every society is connected to yoga and free from stress. Where yoga becomes the medium to bind humanity together. And where Yoga For One Earth, One Health becomes a global resolution." Multiple other leaders, including Chief Ministers of various states, multiple Union Ministers also participated in the Yoga day programs across the country.
Indian Express
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
‘Couldn't hold back tears, they sang so beautifully': President Droupadi Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu, who turned 67 on Friday, was moved to tears when a group of visually impaired children sang a song to wish her. 'I could not hold back my tears. They were singing so beautifully. They were singing from their heart,' said Murmu at the National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities at Dehradun. The President said the progress of a country or society can be judged by the way the people treat persons with disabilities in that society. 'India's history is full of inspiring incidents of sensitivity and inclusiveness,' said the President. She said through the Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan, which emphasises developing an accessible physical environment, transport, information and communication ecosystem, the government is striving for empowerment and equal participation of 'divyangjan (persons with disabilities)'. The President, who is on a three-day visit to Uttarakhand beginning Thursday, inaugurated Rashtrapati Tapovan and Rashtrapati Niketan in Dehradun. She also laid the foundation of Rashtrapati Udyan at Rashtrapati Niketan. Rashtrapati Tapovan, situated on Rajpur Road in Dehradun, is a 19-acre Presidential Estate nestled in the Himalayan foothills, developed with an emphasis on spiritual retreat and ecological preservation. According to the communication from the President's Secretariat, Tapovan is a dense forest patch rich and hosts 117 plant species, 52 butterfly species, 41 bird species and seven wild mammals, including some protected species. The area features natural bamboo groves and undisturbed woodland ecosystems. – PTI inputs
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Watch: President Murmu breaks down in tears as specially-abled students sing birthday tribute in Uttarakhand
A Song That Touched the President's Heart 'I Could Not Hold Back My Tears' President's Schedule in Uttarakhand Live Events Birthday Wishes Pour In (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel President Droupadi Murmu got emotional on Friday when students from the National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (NIEPVD) sang a special birthday song for her. The touching moment took place during her visit to the institute in Uttarakhand, where she is currently on a three-day differently abled students sang a heartfelt tribute to the President on her 67th birthday. The song was so moving that President Murmu was seen with tears in her eyes, struggling to hold back her emotions. Photos and videos of the moment quickly spread across social media, with many users praising the students' gesture and the President's after the performance, the President said, 'I could not hold back my tears. They sang from their heart and did it so beautifully.' She thanked the students and staff of the Institute for their warm wishes and her visit from June 19 to 21, President Murmu is scheduled to inaugurate the Presidential Niketan and take part in cultural and educational programmes . She will also launch several development projects on the campus. On Saturday, she will participate in a state government event to mark International Day of Yoga and release a book on the biodiversity of the Presidential Minister Narendra Modi, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, and other leaders wished President Murmu on her Modi wrote: 'Warmest birthday wishes to Rashtrapati Ji. Her life and leadership continue to inspire crores. May she be blessed with a long and healthy life in service of the people.'Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi also posted on X, saying, 'Hearty congratulations and best wishes to Honourable President Droupadi Murmu ji on her birthday.'Inputs from agencies
India.com
20-06-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Emotional Moment For President Murmu As Visually-Impaired Children Sing For Her Birthday
President Droupadi Murmu had an emotional moment as she got overwhelmed during an event when the students from the National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (NIEPVD) sang a song to wish her on her birthday. As the students of the Institute sang melodious birthday wishes for the President, she got teary-eyed by the gesture. The video of her emotional moment was shared by netizens on social media platforms as several users called it a 'heartwarming moment'. "I could not hold back my tears. They sang from their heart and did it so beautifully," according to IANS, President Murmu later told the gathering, expressing her gratitude. Dehradun, Uttarakhand: President Droupadi Murmu gets emotional while attending an event at the National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities on her birthday — IANS (@ians_india) June 20, 2025 Leaders Extend Wishes To President Earlier on Friday, several leaders in India wished President Murmu for her birthday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended wishes to her and added that her leadership continues to inspire the people of the country. "Warmest birthday wishes to Rashtrapati Ji. Her life and leadership continue to inspire crores of people across the country. Her unwavering commitment to public service, social justice and inclusive development are a beacon of hope and strength for everyone. She has always worked to empower the poor and downtrodden. May she be blessed with a long and healthy life in service of the people," the PM wrote on X. The Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha also posted on X, wishing President Murmu, "Hearty congratulations and best wishes to Honourable President Draupadi Murmu ji on her birthday." "I wish you a healthy and long life," the Congress Leader added. Murmu's Uttarakhand Tour President Murmu, currently on a three-day tour to Uttarakhand, visited the Institute, where the differently abled students sang a birthday tribute for her. She is on a visit to the state from June 19 to 21, and will inaugurate the Presidential Niketan and participate in various cultural and educational programmes. The President will also release a book on the biodiversity of Presidential Niketan and participate in a state government programme on the International Day of Yoga on Saturday.
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Prez on 3-day Doon visit to unveil projects at Rashtrapati Niketan
Dehradun: President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Dehradun Thursday evening and inaugurated an amphitheatre at Rashtrapati Niketan, the Presidential Retreat located on Rajpur Road. She also laid the foundation stones for new staff quarters, stables and barracks at the estate. The President is on a three-day visit to the city. On Friday, she will inaugurate the Rashtrapati Niketan for public visits and unveil visitor amenities, including a facilitation centre, cafeteria and souvenir shop. She will inaugurate Rashtrapati Tapovan and lay the foundation stone for Rashtrapati Udyan, a planned 132-acre ecological park. Portions of Rashtrapati Niketan and Tapovan will be opened for public viewing starting June 24. The 186-year-old, 21-acre Rashtrapati Niketan will become the latest Presidential Estate to open to the public under the ongoing initiative to enhance citizen engagement with the presidency and preserve the heritage of Rashtrapati Bhavan. Originally known as Rashtrapati Ashiana, the Dehradun retreat was previously used by the President's bodyguard for training horses. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like USDJPY đang đi lên không? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Today, the heritage building features curated art displays and highlights its storied past. Visitors will be able to view the President's bodyguard horses and stables, as well as explore landscaped attractions such as the Lily Pond, Rockery Pond, Rose Garden and Pergola. During her visit, President Murmu is also scheduled to interact with students at the National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities on Friday. On June 21, she is expected to participate in International Yoga Day celebrations at the state police line grounds. In the light of her visit, several traffic diversions were enforced across Dehradun. However, traffic on Thursday evening remained severely congested. "The advisory for June 19 was to be in effect till 4 pm, but it seems the President's arrival was delayed. Traffic was at a standstill even after 5:30 pm. The 25-minute journey from Behl Chowk to Malsi took over an hour. We were stuck at Dilaram Chowk for nearly 30 minutes," said one commuter. Residents said that there were unannounced road closures as well. "Subhash Road was closed near Crossroad Mall, even though the advisory didn't mention it. The alternate route via Supply Road was also heavily jammed. There needs to be a separate VIP route for these events," the commuter added. Besides Rajpur Road, other key routes such as EC Road, Canal Road and Subhash Road saw prolonged congestion, worsened by evening rain. Superintendent of police (traffic) Lokjeet Singh said, "A D-3 protocol is in place for VVIP movements, which requires certain diversions to be implemented three hours in advance." Officials said that traffic flow resumed later in the evening, aided by additional police deployment to streamline flow.
