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Hans India
02-07-2025
- General
- Hans India
Collector felicitates winners of Yoga Andhra competitions
Kurnool: Kurnool District Collector P Ranjith Basha on Tuesday felicitated 19 students who emerged victorious in the district-level YogAndhra competitions, at his camp office. Speaking on the occasion, the Collector emphasized the importance of incorporating yoga into daily life and encouraged students to make it a regular practice. He announced the establishment of a dedicated yoga center for students and directed the concerned officials to initiate the process. The Collector appreciated the impressive performances showcased by children during the month-long Yog Andhra events. He lauded the students for their outstanding participation in various competitions at the district level, which led to their selection and commendable performance at the state-level contests held in Vijayawada. He expressed hope that the same spirit would help them achieve even more accolades in the future. As part of the event, national-level Yoga Bhushan awardees and yoga instructors Avinash Shetty and Dr S Mumtaz Begum from Kurnool were also felicitated by the Collector under the guidance of Setkur CEO Dr Venu Gopal and ZP CEO Naser Reddy. The programme saw participation from several key dignitaries including State Yoga Association Secretary Avinash Shetty, Dr Prasad, Muni Swamy, and District Yoga Association member Ganesh.
Hans India
02-06-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Cycle rally held on World Bicycle Day
Kurnool: In a vibrant celebration of World Bicycle Day, a cycle rally was held on Sunday in the city, drawing participation from students, sportspersons, and officials. The event was jointly organised by the District Youth Services Department – Setkur, District Sports Authority, and the Sports Authority of India Training Centre. The rally was flagged off by Setkur CEO Dr Venu Gopal at the Outdoor Stadium, and passed through Five Roads Junction, Raj Vihar, Zilla Parishad, and the Old Control Room, before concluding back at the stadium. Speaking at the event, he said the day has been observed globally since 2018 to raise awareness about the benefits of cycling. Though World Bicycle Day is officially marked on June 3 every year, this year the Fit India Mission proposed celebrating it on June 1 with a special campaign titled 'Sundays with Cycles.' He noted that the 2025 theme, 'Cycling for a Sustainable Future,' underscores the bicycle's role in promoting healthy lifestyles, mental well-being, and environmental protection. 'Everyone should make cycling a part of their daily routine,' he urged. The rally brought energy to the streets and highlighted the importance of choosing eco-friendly and health-conscious modes of transport.
