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The Star the Star Monday, June 20, 2016 Govt Considering Expanding The Star The Star Monday, June 20, 2016 Govt considering expanding alternative medicine English News / Featured / Featured Engrish News i srider | @b6_w, International Confe t Neur Delhi - Consequent to the Resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assr-'mbly during its 69th Session for observing 21st June as International Day of Yoga, the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India took necessary steps rn collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs to celebrate the day in a befitting manner throughout the country and across the globe. The two day International Conference on Yoga organized by the Ministry r:,f AyUSH at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 21-22 June,2015 was inaugurated by Shri Narendra Modi, the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India and the valedictory function was chaired by Shri Rajnath Singh, the Hon'ble Home Minister of India. The Conference was attended by more than 1500 pafticipants, which included more than 50 foreign experts, besides resource persons/experts from renowned Indian Yoga Institutes/Universities. This year again, the Ministry of AyUl3H proposes to orga nize a 2-3 days lrrternational conference, to be inaugurate d on 21 st June, 20 j6. The conference is likely to be held at \rigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Yogla experts or enthusiasts from Ma aysia who are interested to participate in the said conference may write to [email protected], arong with their nanres and passpoft details latest by '18th May 2016, to enable the Ministry of AYUSH to obtain necessary clearances for their visit to India and also to make necessary arrangements for their comfortable sl,av. Their parlicipation will enable them to capture and understand various dimensions of Yoga, and could help them to further propagate the same in Malaysia. \/inistry of AYTJSH will bear expenses on local hospitality including boarding, lod<;ing, local transport" etc. from 20-23 June, 20io in respect of such guests. 6t14t2016 BERNAMA M REM press Release & Asianet:: lle rchiYes Conlocl Us Mop roc h ure L nks June 14,2016 -Tuesday i.rri* f* ;.it,; ;*; INTERNATIONAL \iOGA DAY CELEBRATION Tuesday 14/06/2016 The High conrnission of India, Kuala Lumpur, is preased to invite rnembers of the rne.dia join to and provide Media coverage for the Internationaryoga Day Celebration. The event will be held as follows: DaylDate I Sunday 19 June 2016 Tirne: B.00am- 10.00am Venue: Badminton Stadiumcheras, Batu 3 l/2)alan cheras,56000 Kuala Lumpur chief Guest : YB Datuk Dr s. subrarnaniam, Minister of Health, Malaysia Dress Code : Casual/ appropriate workout attire Honourable Minister and the organizer will be available to speak with the nedia inrrrediately following the event. You are cordially invited to send your reporter and photographer/canerannn to cover the event. PIPOC 2007 SOURCE : High Corrrnission of India to Malaysia , , LANGKAWI INTERNATIONAL FOR MORE INFORT4ATION, PLEASE CONTACT: DIALOGUE Indian Cultural Center fel : 03-2276 3492 , IKIM :THE ROLE OF ISLAMIC Nane : Hari KL OIC HEALTH Tel : 016-240 4074 Nane : Mr Rao . PEMK ROYAL EVENT Tel : Ot2-249 0860 DEVELOPTNG 8 (D8) FOR RSVP, PLEASE CONTACT: . MINISTERS MEETING ON Indian Cultural Center -"" Tel : 03-2276 3492 :-:::l! - _.,,. ;,.,*; Erna il : f rontdes k. ic c @ ind ia nhig hc onrnission. com. my Narne i Janet &Chiannla Press and Information Wing Tel : 03-6143 1186 EnEil : [email protected] -BERNAMA Copyright @ 2016 MREM . A ll rights reserved. http://mem.bernama.connie\,nt php?idnF4435 The Sun Daily The Sun Daily Monday, June 20,ZOL6 Yoga Day MAKKAL OSAI MAKKAL OSAI 20th JUNE 2016, MoNDAY Yoga Doy orgonized by lndian High Commission The second World Yoga Day was organized by the High Commission of India, yesterday a1' Cheras Badminton Stadium, at 8.00am. The event was inaugurated by MIC president and IVlalaysian health Minister Datuk Seri Dr 5 Subramaniam and padma Shri Ramanathan Krisl-rnan was the Chief Guest. Dr Subra and the High Commissioner of India, Mr Tirumurti participaterd in tfre event. rAMrL NESAN i PG 16 TAMIL NESAN zotn tuNE zor.o, MoNony Yogo far Heolthy Lifestyle E fl I rI sgu$$ss$:sgs slg,,$$:$$$g* slg$gg - d +-.!-f- g$gg$gss$sg$$g$$ggg ei g$$g$$$.$s uu.$gg,$g P* ,Hs ct,i - $*+ '$RA. $$$ggsilgg*$R$$:-3 TAMIL NEs;AN PS 3.$ TAMIL NESAN 2otn JUNE 2016, MoNDAy Yoga for Heolthy Lifestyle Cheras, 20th June - Yoga is one of the easiest ways to keep ourselves healthy. C.ertain types of diseases are curable through yoga exercises and some can be prevented, said MIC President and Malaysian Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S Subramaniam. In conjunction to that, the World Yoga Day was jointly organized by High Commission of India in Kuala Lunrpur and non- governmental organizations. The second World Yoga Day is being celebrated on June 21 this year. Dr. Subra added that Yoga can be said as an alternative medicine which can be obtained in easiest ways to keep one's body and mind calm. lt is very encouraging to learn that in Malaysia, people of all races practice Yoga. At the same time, he mentioned that alternative medical treatments are also available in Malaysia, whereby the health ministry has approved eight of them, including Ayurveda and Siddha besides Chinese and Muslim healing practices. Meanwhile, during his speech, High Commissioner of India to Malaysia, His Excellency Mr T S Tirumurti said, the second World Yoga Day celebration held in Malaysia received overwhelming responses among people, which truly signals that Malaysian:; are keen on keeping themselves fit as a fiddle. He tod applauded Malaysian Health Ministry's effort in recognizing Ayurveda and Siddha alternate medications. 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