Diphu :  With the rest of the nation the 11th International Yoga Day was celebrated with fervor at 5:30 AM today at the Sarsing Teron Langkung Habe Multipurpose Sports Complex in Diphu.

The District Administration in association with the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council organized the event and brought together the participants from various walks of life, aligning with celebrations across Assam.

The district-level program saw the presence of distinguished dignitaries, including Chief Executive Member of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council, Tuliram Ronghang, MLAs Darsing Ronghang (Howraghat) and Bidya Sing Engleng (Diphu), Member of Autonomous Council (MACs), District Commissioner Nirola Phangchopi, ACS, Superintendent of Police Sanjiv Saikia, APS and other officials. 

He event drew enthusiastic participation from Member of Parliament (Loksabha) Amarsing Tisso at West Karbi Anglong district’s headquarter town Hamren including the government officials, students, police and defense personnel, and the general public, reflecting a shared commitment to health and unity.

The program commenced with a candle-lighting ceremony, followed by a live broadcast of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address from Visakhapatnam; inspired by the Prime Minister’s message, participants engaged in a disciplined yoga session, performing various Asanas and breathing exercises that emphasized health, harmony, and mindfulness.

In his address, CEM Tuliram Ronghang underscored the transformative power of yoga, stating, “Yoga enhances flexibility, reduces stress, builds immunity, improves focus, and contributes significantly to the holistic development of body and mind. It is not just a physical activity but a way to achieve inner peace and national well-being.”

He urged everyone to embrace yoga as a lifelong practice for a healthier, balanced lifestyle.

The event concluded with the distribution of prizes to winners of the district-level yoga competition held on June 18, 2025, recognizing their talent and encouraging continued dedication to wellness.

Today, a yoga instruction session was successfully conducted by the members of the Art of Living, an organization founded and managed by Ravi Shankar Ji, situated at 5 Kilo, Lumding Road, Diphu.

Participants experienced guided yoga practices aimed at promoting physical well-being, mental clarity, and inner peace. The initiative was well-received and appreciated by the local community.

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