A record-breaking heatwave sweeping across Europe has claimed a heavy human toll, with France reporting nearly 1,000 excess deaths in just a few days as temperatures climbed to unprecedented levels across the continent. Health officials say the majority of those who died were elderly people, highlighting the growing vulnerability of ageing populations to extreme weather.
The global wellness movement will celebrate a major milestone in 2026 as the Global Wellness Summit (GWS) marks its 20th anniversary with its most ambitious gathering yet—bringing together the world’s leading thinkers, innovators and changemakers to explore the next frontier of health, healing and human wellbeing, according to the organisers.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the national observance of the 12th International Day of Yoga at Red Road in Kolkata on June 21, joining thousands of participants in the Common Yoga Protocol session.
Thousands of residents across Kolkata participated in ‘Daud Se Dhyan 2026 – From Movement to Stillness’, a unique fitness and wellness initiative organised ahead of the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, on June 19.
Kolkata is all set to host the national celebrations of the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to lead the Common Yoga Protocol session at the city’s iconic Red Road.
Ahead of the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, the Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda (ITRA), Jamnagar, successfully concluded its 100-day countdown campaign, reaching more than 4,500 participants through a series of yoga awareness and outreach programmes, on June 19.
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As part of the ongoing efforts to preserve India’s traditional knowledge heritage, a capacity-building workshop on the transliteration of Ayurveda manuscripts written in Tigalari and Old Kannada scripts was inaugurated on June 15 in Sri Puthige Narasimha Sabhabhavana, Geetha Mandir, Udupi.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to Lead Global Yoga Movement From Kolkata on International Day of Yoga 2026
Kolkata’s Historic Red Road to Host 12th International Day Of Yoga Celebrations On 21 June
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Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu has intensified its surveillance measures against the Nipah virus following concerns over possible cross-border transmission from neighbouring Kerala, where sporadic cases have been reported in recent years. Health authorities across the state have been directed to closely monitor fever clusters and strengthen disease surveillance systems to ensure early detection and rapid response.
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