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Low remuneration, cheap replicas threat to Odisha's Sambalpuri weavers
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) Feb 3 (ANI): Handloom weavers from Odisha who bring out the exquisite Sambalpuri saree are struggling to make ends meet as cheaper fake replicas flood the market and pose a threat to their livelihood. Additionally, these weavers face an uphill task wit
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Odisha: Handloom, handicraft from 23 states displayed at 'Sisir Saras Mel
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Jan 05 (ANI): The 11-day annual Sisir Saras Mela, an initiative by the Ministry of Rural Development, kicked off on Friday.
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North East's first 'water handloom hut' inaugurated in Manipur
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Bishnupur (Manipur) [India], Nov 12 (ANI): North East's first 'floating water handloom huts' were inaugurated at Loktak Lake in Bishnupur district of Manipur on Sunday.
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Aadi Mahotsav in Nagaland brings forth the essence of tribal crafts
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Kohima (Nagaland) [India], Aug 23 (ANI): Recently, in a bid to promote the tribal handicraft and handloom products of the region and to showcase it to the world the essence of ethnicity, the northeastern province of Nagaland hosted the first ever 'Aadi Mahotsav' under the aegis of the Tri
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Manipur bats for self-employment, inclusive development
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Manipur [India] August 17 (ANI): The Directorate of Handlooms and Textiles organised a start-up conclave at the city convention centre in Imphal with the aim to unleash the potential of youth entrepreneurs of Manipur. The event was inaugurated by Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh.
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GST a failure, left us jobless: Handloom workers
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 1 (ANI): As the Goods and Services Tax (GST) roll-out completed one year today, handloom workers from Gorakhpur on Sunday shared problems they have been facing since the implementation of the indirect tax.
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Pradhan bats for skill development in handloom, handicraft sectors
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
Jatni (Odisha) [India], May 6 (ANI): Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Dharmendra Pradhan, on Sunday opined that skill development should be undertaken in the handloom, handicraft, textiles and tourism sectors of Odisha, as it would help in enhancing the state's s
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IRW '18: From the looms to the ramp
Updated : 7 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr 16 (ANI): It seems like handspun cottons, khadis, silks and techniques like kalamkari, jamdhani and ikats have suddenly lurched into the limelight after several years of being relegated to niche pockets.
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Handloom dept. extends helping hand to unemployed youth in Leh
Updated : 7 years, 11 months ago IST
Leh (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Apr. 6 (ANI): The handloom department, established in 1966 in Leh district, imparts training to unemployed youth in various handloom activities.
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Week-long art exhibition held in Imphal
Updated : 7 years, 11 months ago IST
Imphal (Manipur) [India], Mar. 28 (ANI): State Directorate of Handlooms and Textiles under the aegis of Manipur Handloom and Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited conducted a week-long craft and art exhibition of border village at the first Urban Haat in Imphal East.
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Union Budget 2018: GST revision concerns retailers
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], Feb 1 (ANI): As the day finally arrives for the Finance Minister to present the Union Budget, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has emerged as the main concern among retailers, who expect a relaxation in the tax slabs across various product categories.
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Snapdeal celebrates Republic Day 2018 with "Pride of India" e-store
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 18 (ANI-BusinessWireIndia): Snapdeal's "Pride of India" e-store celebrates 69 years of the Indian Republic with special curated products to bring unique handloom and handicraft items from all parts of the country. The store also has products from famous Indian brands,
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