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Namma Metro launches 5 a.m. services in Bengaluru for International Yoga Day

Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is set to start special services at 5 a.m. on June 21, coinciding with International Yoga Day celebrations in Bengaluru. This effort is designed to help participants reach different yoga events, highlighted by a mass session featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Kolkata, which is anticipated to attract 35,000 attendees.

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Jun 20, 2026 · 1 min read · 3 views
Namma Metro launches 5 a.m. services in Bengaluru for International Yoga Day

Key Takeaways

  • •The Bangalore Metro will start special services at 5 a.m. on June 21, two hours earlier than the usual Sunday schedule.
  • •International Yoga Day on June 21 will feature activities organized by various local entities throughout Bengaluru.
  • •Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead a mass yoga session in Kolkata with around 35,000 participants expected.
  • •BMRCL aims to enhance access for residents to wellness programs and yoga sessions across the city.
  • •This initiative reflects a broader commitment to promote health and fitness in Bengaluru's community.

International Yoga Day is here,and Bengaluru's making moves to get people to yoga events citywide. Metro services will start early — 5 a.m. on June 21. Usually open at 7 a.m. on Sundays.

June 21 marks this annual celebration with events run by all kinds of groups,from government to schools. Early metros aim to help folks reach yoga sessions in morning .

On same day,Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads a major yoga event in Kolkata. About 35,000 expected to join him . Yoga's role in health and wellness gets spotlight.

These metro changes show officials' push to back health-focused activities. Early transport hopes to boost turnout for yoga events sprawling across Bengaluru . But will it work…?

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