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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Nagaland shifts Yoga Day observance to June 22 following objections

Kohima: The Nagaland government has deferred the official programme to mark International Day of Yoga to Monday in the face of strong opposition from student bodies, tribal organisations, church and political bodies over holding the event on a Sunday in the Christian-majority state.

The School Education Department issued a revised order, directing the Directorate of School Education to postpone the observance of the day in all institutions to June 22.

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