Guwahati, June 18 -- Reported by Bhadra Gogoi

Dimapur: The Naga Students Federation (NSF) and the Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) on Thursday opposed observance of International Yoga Day in schools across Nagaland on 21, which falls on Sunday.

In a statement, the NSF voiced its strong opposition to the circular issued by the directorate of school education department, directing educational institutions across the state to observe the 12th International Day of Yoga on Sunday.

The federation viewed the directive for observance of the day on Sunday as a blatant disregard for the religious sentiments and spiritual convictions of the Naga people.

Calling the directive "unwarranted", the federation urged the department and the Nagala...