Tag: Governor Tamilisai

  • Governor Tamilisai greets people on International Yoga Day

    Governor Tamilisai greets people on International Yoga Day

    Hyderabad: Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan has extended warm greetings to everyone on the ninth edition of the International Yoga Day to be held on June 21.” Yoga, a priceless gift from ancient Indian culture, holds immense significance in promoting mental and physical well-being”, she said.

    “I express my gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modiji for his relentless efforts in promoting yoga as a holistic practice. It is an honour that the PM will preside over the global celebration of yoga from the UN headquarters in New York”. Governor said this year’s theme, “Yoga for VasudhaivaKutumbakam,” reflects our collectfve aspiration for “One Earth, One Family, One future.”

    The observance of International Yoga Day aims to enhance public understanding of the numerous benefits that yoga offers. Yoga not only promotes physical relaxation, but also effectively reduces stress and anxiety. Yoga has been practiced in India for thousands of years, encouraging regular meditation practice for mental clarity and self-awareness, which is essential for thriving in a stress-free environment, she said in a statement.

    Additionally, yoga, meditation, and pranayama have helped combat the physical and psychological effects of Covid-19, Tamilisai said, congratulating all institutions organising events to observe the day and urged everyone to practice yoga for personal well-being.

  • Governor Tamilisai seeks status report on TSPSC paper leak case

    Governor Tamilisai seeks status report on TSPSC paper leak case

    Hyderabad: The Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan has sought the latest status report, within 48 hours, on the Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) question paper leak case.

    On the Governor’s instructions, the Raj Bhavan wrote to the Chief Secretary, the TSPSC and the Director General of Police (DGP) seeking the latest status within 48 hours.

    In the letter, it was asked for intimating status report as at present on the alleged leakage including Special Investigation Team’s investigation status, the Raj Bhavan said.

    The TSPSC was also asked to furnish the details of its regular and outsourcing employees who appeared for examinations with or without permission from the Commission and their performance in the exams and preparatory leave etc, apart from the present status of the case.

    This came a day after the opposition Congress urged the Governor to exercise her special powers to take action in the case.

    A delegation of state Congress leaders led by its state chief A Revanth Reddy had urged her to dissolve the TSPSC until the investigation in the case is completed.

    Revanth Reddy had stated that under Article 317 of the Constitution, the Governor has the powers to suspend those in TSPSC who are involved in the paper leak. “Only then can the probe into the case be transparent,” he said.

    He said the Governor told the delegation that she will look into the issue and take necessary action after seeking legal opinion.