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International Yoga Day: Delhi Metro to start early

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has extended the facility a day prior to the mega event also, as the 'Prajapati Brahma Kumaries' organisation has planned similar celebrations at Red Fort.

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International Yoga Day: Delhi Metro to start early
NEW DELHI: In light of International Yoga Day celebrations on Sunday, Delhi Metro operations would start at the crack of dawn with the first train scheduled to leave all terminal stations at 4 am.

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has extended the facility a day prior to the mega event also, as the 'Prajapati Brahma Kumaries' organisation has planned similar celebrations at Red Fort.

"Two extra trains will be run for public service from terminal stations of all Lines at 4 am and 4.15 am respectively on Saturday," a Delhi Metro spokesperson said.

Special arrangement for ticketing will be done at Kashmere Gate and Chandni Chowk stations in view of the anticipated crowd at these stations.

On Sunday, trains would leave the terminal stations from all lines at 4 am and 4.30 am respectively.

At all the stations in the vicinity of Rajpath such as Race Course, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat and Udyog Bhawan, special arrangments for ticketing will be available.
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However, the facilities would not be available at the Airport Express Line.
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International Yoga Day: Yoga on Siachen, across the seas
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Not to be left behind, the armed forces have planned yoga sessions on board warships and even at Siachen, the world's highest battlefield, to celebrate the first International Yoga Day on June 21.

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Not to be left behind, the armed forces have planned yoga sessions on board warships and even at Siachen, the world's highest battlefield, to celebrate the first International..
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"From Kashmir to Kanyakumari," a senior Army official said when asked if the force was planning events for Yoga Day.

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"From Kashmir to Kanyakumari," a senior Army official said when asked if the force was planning events for Yoga Day.

Image: facebook.com/DefenceMinIndia
Army official said that nearly 500 troops at the Siachen base camp -- about 12,000 ft above sea level -- will carry out yoga to mark the day.

In pic: Naval personnel participating in Physical Training and Yoga on decks of ships at sea

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Army official said that nearly 500 troops at the Siachen base camp -- about 12,000 ft above sea level -- will carry out yoga to mark the day.

In pic: Naval personnel participating in Physic..
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The Navy too has plans for Yoga Day and aims to do "Yoga across the oceans".

Image: twitter.com/SpokespersonMoD
The Navy too has plans for Yoga Day and aims to do "Yoga across the oceans".

Image: twitter.com/SpokespersonMoD
"Yoga sessions would be carried out on all our ships and installations. It is an international day. Like we observe World Environment Day, we will also celebrate the International Yoga Day," an official said.

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"Yoga sessions would be carried out on all our ships and installations. It is an international day. Like we observe World Environment Day, we will also celebrate the International Yoga Day," an offic..
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Indian Navy units located as far as the Mediterranean Sea in the West, the Western Pacific Ocean and the Southern Indian Ocean will participate in the event.

Image: twitter.com/SpokespersonMoD
Indian Navy units located as far as the Mediterranean Sea in the West, the Western Pacific Ocean and the Southern Indian Ocean will participate in the event.

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India will lead 191 nations to mark the IYD on June 21, highlighted by a mega event here on Rajpath where armed forces, NCC cadets and government officials are scheduled to perform 'asanas'.

Around 35,000 persons are expected to take part in the event.

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India will lead 191 nations to mark the IYD on June 21, highlighted by a mega event here on Rajpath where armed forces, NCC cadets and government officials are scheduled to perform 'asanas'.

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The UN General Assembly had in December last year adopted an India-led resolution, supported by over 175 UN member states, declaring June 21 as 'International Day of Yoga', recognising that "Yoga provides a holistic approach to health and well-being".

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The UN General Assembly had in December last year adopted an India-led resolution, supported by over 175 UN member states, declaring June 21 as 'International Day of Yoga', recognising that "Yoga pro..
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The day will be observed in over 251 cities in 191 countries across the world and the Indian missions and diplomatic posts have made arrangements for the celebrations.

Image: twitter.com/SpokespersonMoD
The day will be observed in over 251 cities in 191 countries across the world and the Indian missions and diplomatic posts have made arrangements for the celebrations.

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The Navy in a statement said it was motivated by the words of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that "Yoga is an invaluable gift of ancient Indian tradition. It embodies unity of mind and body, thought and action, restraint and fulfilment, harmony between man and nature, and a holistic approach to health and well being".

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The Navy in a statement said it was motivated by the words of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that "Yoga is an invaluable gift of ancient Indian tradition. It embodies unity of mind and body, thought an..
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