International Yoga day celebrated in Kupwara district

KUPWARA: International Yoga Day was celebrated at various places in Kupwara district with great enthusiasm where hundreds of persons including civilians, Officers of district administration, Officials, NCC Cadets and Students actively participated in yoga sessions in the early morning.

Main Yoga function was held at Govt. Degree college Kupwara where Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Kupwara Gh. Nabi Bhat was chief guest.

Yoga Day was celebrated at Government Degree college Handwara, Women’s Degree College Kupwara, Government Higher secondary school Teetwal and several other educational institutions and government establishments of the district.

Yoga day in the district was organised by District Youth Service & Sports Department in collaboration with Ayush Department Kupwara.

On the occasion students were educated about the physical, mental and spiritual benefits of yoga to foster a healthier and more balanced society by promoting the regular practice of yoga.