Thursday, November 21st, 2024

DPM Shrestha urges for practicing Yoga for sound health


13 May 2024  

Time taken to read : 2 Minute


  • A
  • A
  • A

KATHMANDU: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Narayan Kaji Shrestha, has said yoga and meditation are vital for maintaining sound mental and physical status.

In his address to an inaugural session of the second edition of Health Conference commenced here today, the Deputy Prime minister said” Yoga and meditation are characteristics of Eastern philosophy and culture and this is our lifestyle, too. That’s why it should be practiced routinely.”

Underlining the need of further advancements in the country’s health sector, the Deputy Prime Minister said preventive measures against health complications also be focused.

As he stressed, the upcoming government policies and programs should give priority to the promotion of Yoga and meditation practices.

On the occasion, Nepal Medical Council’s former Chair and senior cardiologist Prof Dr Bhagawan Koirala said more training and incentive are necessary to enhance the health sector along with the focus on the production of required human resources.

“Everyone’s access to quality healthcare should be guaranteed to prevent any of avoidable deaths.”

RSS

Publish Date : 13 May 2024 14:31 PM

India warns of ‘further damage’ to Canada ties

NEW DELHI: India warned Canada of “further damage” to already

Prime Minister Oli’s visit to China expected to further strengthen bilateral ties

KATHMANDU: A bilateral meeting was held between the leaders of

Cooperative fraud case: Former DIG Chhabilal Joshi’s statement begins in Kathmandu

KATHMANDU: The statement of Chhabilal Joshi, the then vice-chair of

Nepal-India military collaboration talks concluded at NA headquarters

KATHMANDU: Chief of the Army Staff Ashok Raj Sigdel and

Agriculture Ministry gathering details of loss and damage

KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock has initiated data