Baba Ramdev to be ''brand ambassador'' of Bihar

Saturday, March 25, 2006, 23:04 [IST]

Patna, Mar 25 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today said that Yoga guru Baba Ramdev would be new ''brand ambassador'' of the state.

Addressing mediapersons after a meeting with him, Mr Kumar said Baba Ramdev had done a great job by giving tips on yoga and Pranayam which were so vital for leading a healthy and disease-free life.

He said Baba Ramdev had evoked a great response among the masses Ayurveda and Yoga. He reiterated that Yoga training would be imparted to students in schools.'' Yoga makes a man physically and psychologically strong, he added.

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Political Parties for Bill to be passed on Office of Profit

Saturday, March 25, 2006,23:05 [IST]

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Saturday, March 25, 2006,23:05 [IST]

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