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Lucknow, April 9 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Thursday that ensuring the income growth, dignity, and livelihood stability of weavers is among the state government's top priorities, and emphasized the need for a coordinated, results-oriented approach to address the...

The Jammu Municipal Corporation has announced a three-day "Tawi Mahotsav" from April 14 to 16 at the Tawi River Front, coinciding with Baisakhi.Speaking at a press conference, JMC Commissioner Dr. Devansh Yadav stated that the festival will be organized in collaboration with the Department of...

Bhubaneswar, April 2 People across Odisha celebrated 'Ama Poshak Ama Parichaya' (Our Attire, Our Identity) Day on Thursday as part of the ongoing 'Odia Pakhya,' wearing traditional handloom attire to showcase cultural pride.The fortnight-long 'Odia Pakhya' is being observed from April 1 to 14...

Aizawl, March 31, 2026: In a major initiative aimed at youth empowerment and nation-building, Colonel Sagar K Mohanty, Commanding Officer of the 2 Mizo Battalion NCC, met with the Honorable Chief Minister of Mizoram, Pu Lalduhoma, yesterday, to inform him about recent developments and the...

Aizawl, March 24, 2026: Mizoram Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd), graced the grand fashion show titled "Tlangro: The Mizoram Silk Runway" on Tuesday evening at Aijal Club Park in Aizawl. The event, jointly organized by the Development Commissioner (Handlooms)...

Ahmedabad, March 21 A three-day cultural and tourism outreach event organized by the Odisha government began in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on Saturday.Speaking at the inauguration session of Odisha Parab 2026 at the Gujarat University Convention and Exhibition Centre here, the Deputy Chief Minister...

Mumbai, March 21 Bollywood actress Ananya Panday walked the runway for renowned Indian designer Rahul Mishra at the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) 2026 here.The actress looked stunning in a striking all-white ensemble consisting of a crisp white shirt adorned with delicate, thematic dragonfly...

Imphal, March 18 Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday urged the banking sector and development institutions to work together with renewed commitment to build a prosperous, resilient, and self-reliant state.Speaking at the launch of the 'State Focus Paper 2026-27', he said, "Our...

SRINAGAR, March 16: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inaugurated the annual Tulip Festival–2026 at the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, officially opening Asia’s largest tulip garden to the public. The garden features nearly 1.8 million tulips across more than 75 varieties, along with...

New Delhi, March 13 The Ministry of Textiles held a consultation meeting on Friday with Western Zone states regarding the announcements related to the sector made in the 2026-27 Budget.Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, chaired the meeting in Mumbai.During the meeting...

Aizawl, March 13 Mizoram celebrated the grand finale of the spring festival, Chapchar Kut, with traditional fervor and cultural displays at the Lammual ground here on Friday. Chief Minister Lalduhoma urged people to embrace self-accountability and reconciliation as core values of Mizo society...

March 13, New Delhi — Proceedings in both houses of Parliament were adjourned until 2 pm on Friday following protests by opposition members.In the Lower House, opposition members marched to the well and raised slogans against the government as the House reconvened at 12 noon after an earlier...

Minister for Textiles, Giriraj Singh, stated that the spirit of "Vocal for Local" and "Atmanirbhar Bharat" has strengthened the country's handloom sector, and it represents a unique identity of the nation. Responding to supplementary questions in the Rajya Sabha today, Mr. Singh said that under...

Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio stated in Kohima on Tuesday that micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) play a crucial role in employment generation and economic growth in Nagaland.He mentioned that over 48,600 enterprises have been registered under the 'Udyam' portal in the state...

Ranchi, March 9 The 'State Handloom and Saras Fair 2026' began at Morabadi Ground here on Monday and will continue until March 20, officials said.It was jointly inaugurated by Jharkhand labour, employment, training and skill development minister Sanjay Prasad Yadav and rural development and...

Bhubaneswar, March 8 The Odisha government remains committed to the development and welfare of the Odia diaspora, Culture Minister Suryabanshi Suraj said in Kolkata on Sunday.The Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department organized 'Odisha Utsav' for the first time in Kolkata to connect...

March 8, New Delhi – The National Handloom Development Corporation (NHDC), with support from the Ministry of Textiles, inaugurated the Exclusive Handloom Expo – Virasat Shakti, a special initiative celebrating India's rich handloom heritage and highlighting the role of women in the sector.The...

New Delhi, March 3 Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday emphasized the need for India to become self-reliant in the capital goods sector, stating that areas such as container manufacturing can significantly support the country's export and import trade.Addressing a...

A two-day sale event at Kashmir Haat showcased trainee creations, promoting traditional crafts, empowering young artisans, and strengthening the handloom and handicrafts sector in the region.February 26, Srinagar: The Department of Handicrafts & Handloom, Kashmir, successfully concluded its...

Gandhinagar, February 14 – The Gujarat Legislative Assembly has been transformed into a showcase of the state’s traditional arts in preparation for the Budget Session, which begins on February 16. Artisans from across the state have been commissioned to create and install works within the...