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K'taka polls: PM Modi urges Bagalkot weavers to punish Siddaramaiah
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
Jamakhandi (Karnataka) [India], May 06 (ANI): Addressing a rally in the weaver-populated district of Bagalkot, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday teared into Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for not fulfilling promises made to the weaving community here.
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Banarasi silk weavers write to PM Modi on imitation work by Bangladesh
Updated : 7 years, 11 months ago IST
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Apr. 16 (ANI): Banarasi silk weavers have written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the alleged imitation work of the 'Banarasi silk saree' by Bangladesh.
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Microsoft launches Azure-powered digital empowerment centers for Telangana
Updated : 8 years ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], Feb 22 (ANI): Ronald Rose, Collector of Mahbubnagar inaugurated two digital empowerment centers for weavers in Narayanpet, set up by Microsoft India as part of its Citizenship initiative in their endeavor to revive traditional forms of India's textile heritage.
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Exhibition in Manipur helps local artisans reach international markets
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
Imphal (Manipur) [India], December 1 (ANI): Manipur trade and expo centre exhibition that was organised as a part of the Sangai festival in Imphal's Hapta Kangjeipung, provided hundreds of small artisans and weavers an opportunity to showcase their products to international buyers.
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How to maintain the elegance of Banarasi Silk
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 22 (ANI): Every Indian woman's wardrobe has a Banarasi silk saree. The magnificent embroidery, the richness of the silk material, and the finely woven brocade makes this six-yard piece of cloth irresistible.
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Why is GST levied only on Indian handloom weavers, not farmers?
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], Nov 10 (ANI-BusinessWire India): In India, both the handloom weaver and the farmer come from the same background, both have many parallels or identical conditions that they face for their livelihood. The farmer gets empathy and benefits; the handloom weaver get
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Manipuri weavers showcase their talent at Handwoven Garment Fair
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
Imphal (Manipur) [India] November 9 (ANI): The handloom industry of Manipur has played a pivotal role in supporting the state's economic sustenance.
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Imphal: 'Sinnai Leichal' fashion parade creates platform for weavers, desi
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
Imphal (Manipur) [India] October 26 (ANI): Indigenous handloom has been associated in the history of Manipur, since the ancestral times and the province's rich handloom products received global attention.
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'I am Helpless' - How GST is breaking backbone of Indian Handloom Weavers
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], Oct 23 (ANI-BusinessWire India): The Goods and Services Tax or GST rolled out on July 1 is considered by the government as an achievement, with several taxes being replaced by a single tax with few slabs, its implementation since has caused multiple woes across
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Myntra, Textile Ministry tie-up to promote handloom industry
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct. 16 (ANI): E-commerce major Myntra launched its CSR initiative in association with the Union Textile Ministry, to work directly with weavers and elevate their economic stature.
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NE India Fashion Week held in Dimapur to inspire budding designers, weaver
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Dimapur (Nagaland) [India], October 6 (ANI): The third edition of North East India Fashion Week took place in Nagaland's Dimapur city on Thursday, with an aim to inspire the budding designers of the region.
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Commencement of Silk Fab Exhibition at Constitution Club of India, Rafi Ma
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 3 (ANI-NewsVoir): The exhibition-cum-sale of exquisite silk handloom fabrics that enables an interface between weavers and consumers commences today.
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