Global yoga movement began with PM Modi's vision: Prataprao Jadhav

IANS | June 12, 2025 6:25 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) When the United Nations General Assembly adopted June 21 as the International Day of Yoga in 2014 -- following the visionary call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi -- it marked the beginning of a global wellness movement rooted in India’s traditional wisdom, said Union Minister of State for Ayush Ministry, Prataprao Jadhav, on Thursday.

Katihar ranks third in Bihar in generating Ayushman Cards, 80,000 issued so far

IANS | June 9, 2025 7:25 PM

Katihar, June 9 (IANS) In a significant achievement under the Central government’s flagship healthcare initiative, the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), Katihar district has secured the third position in Bihar for generating Ayushman cards. With over 80,000 cards issued so far, the district has earned a spot among the top ten in the state, reflecting growing public engagement with the scheme.

Bihar: Gaya beneficiary gets free treatment under Ayushman Bharat scheme

IANS | June 7, 2025 8:18 PM

Gaya (Bihar), June 7 (IANS) The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), the world’s largest publicly funded health assurance scheme, continues to be a lifeline for countless Indians. Offering free medical treatment worth up to Rs 5 lakh per family annually for secondary and tertiary hospital care, the scheme has emerged as a game-changer in India's healthcare landscape—especially for the poor and lower-middle-class population.