India, June 22 -- 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.

The decision came after widespread objections to an earlier directive that had instructed both Government and private schools to organise Yoga Day programmes on June 21, ensure participation of students and staff, and submit reports along with GPS-tagged photographs.

The Naga St...