Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 21 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
The 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) was commemorated in a vibrant gathering at Independence Square, Colombo, today (June 21), with the presence of the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), as a special invitee. The event was organized by the High Commission of India in Colombo.
Since its proclamation by the United Nations in 2014, June 21 has been globally recognized as International Yoga Day. This year's celebration carried the powerful theme, "Yoga for One Earth, One Health," underscoring the profound connection between individual well-being and the health of our planet.
The morning event commenc...