Ayush Ministry

Nothing wrong in chanting 'Om'; opposition to Yoga uncalled for: Salma Ansari

Salma Ansari, the wife of Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari, has said on Monday that there is nothing wrong in saying 'Om'.

May 23, 2016, 10:00 AM IST

After controversy breaks out, AYUSH Ministry​ says chanting 'Om' not compulsory on International Yoga Day

United Nations had announced the International Yoga Day in 2014 after 191 nations voted in favour of the initiative taken by India.

May 17, 2016, 19:03 PM IST

Debate over Yoga Day protocol: Politicians oppose chanting 'Om', vedic mantras

A common yoga protocol, approved and circulated by the Ministry of Ayush, says yogic practice shall start with a prayer or prayerful mood to enhance the benefits of practice.

May 17, 2016, 15:03 PM IST

AYUSH Ministry files complaint to probe 'fake' RTI query over Muslim recruitment; journalist arrested

The AYUSH Ministry on Tuesday filed a formal complaint with the Delhi Police asking them to probe the alleged `fake` RTI query, in which journalist Pushp Sharma alleged that the Centre`s discrimination against Muslims in the Yoga teachers` selection process for International Yoga Day is fabricated, adding that he has proof that all the RTI replies in his possession are authentic.

Mar 15, 2016, 23:39 PM IST