Brewers in India warn of shortages as Iran war hits glass bottle, can makersGlobal brewers in India face potential price hikes and supply disruptions due to a gas shortage impacting glass bottle production. Shipping...
24 Mar, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
Glass Museum coming up in Firozabad, officials expect trade, tourism pushFirozabad is building a new glass museum. This project aims to boost the city's famous glass and bangle industry. Officials expect it to at...
24 Jan, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
Assess glass industry impact on Taj Mahal: SC to NEERIThe Supreme Court has instructed NEERI to assess the impact of nearby glass industries on the Taj Mahal, demanding a timeline for completio...
22 Apr, 2025, 02.27 PM IST
UP state GDP to touch Rs 32 lakh cr by March 2025: CM YogiUttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath announced that the state's GDP is projected to reach Rs 32 lakh crore by March 2025, emphasizing economic ...
23 Oct, 2024, 09.07 PM IST
Glass bangle industry faces new adversary - climate changeThe traditional glass bangle industry in Firozabad, known as the 'City of Glass,' is facing severe challenges due to climate change. The ri...
19 Jun, 2024, 01.06 PM IST
Firozabad's glass bangle industry looks for revival this electionThe upcoming Lok Sabha elections have infused a sense of urgency among stakeholders in the Rs 1,000 crore glass and bangle industry, which ...
07 May, 2024, 12.19 PM IST
Global branding push for 400 items to boost exportsThe Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) plans to hold roadshows, car shows, product demonstrations and free pro...
16 Oct, 2022, 11.26 PM IST
UPIDR helps locals women weavers, artisans gain global exposurePart of the state's Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises department, UPIDR has a sprawling campus spread across four acres with modern class...
09 Jan, 2022, 02.20 PM IST
PENCiL power: Keeping victims of child labour in schools through attendance stipendA portal launched by the labour ministry has become a pivotal tool in rescuing and rehabilitating victims of child labour.
31 Aug, 2019, 11.00 PM IST
SP, BSP are experts in spreading canards and lies: Shivpal Yadav in FirozabadShivpal, who is contesting the Lok Sabha polls from the Firozabad parliamentary constituency said development in the area was his top prior...
19 Apr, 2019, 04.07 PM IST
Lakhs of UP daily wagers lose jobs due to cash crisisIn the neighbouring Firozabad, around 90 of 300 glass factories and bangle-making units have downed shutters, leaving hundreds unemployed.
24 Nov, 2016, 11.50 AM IST
Bajaj Electricals planning to buy Hind Lamps mfg bizBajaj Electricals said it is acquiring the manufacturing business of Shikohabad-based Hind Lamps. Hind Lamps is engaged in the business of ...
20 Nov, 2015, 07.26 PM IST
NGT forms committee to inspect glass units in FirozabadIt also ordered the inspection team to analyse the cause of air pollution and suggest preventive and remedial measures for the same.
12 Aug, 2015, 04.18 PM IST
Glass industry to touch Rs 340 billion by 2015: AssochamAbout 75 per cent of the total glass industries are concentrated in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
26 Nov, 2013, 06.24 PM IST
- Extend ESI scheme to glass, bangle workers: Parliamentary panel
A Parliamentary panel has suggested extending the Employees State Insurance (ESI) scheme to glass and bangle workers in the unorganised sec...
30 Aug, 2012, 06.48 PM IST
- Government finalises alignment route of Agra to Lucknow expressway
The finalised alignment of the 270 km long six lane expressway starts from Agra ring road close to the existing Yamuna Expressway.
27 Aug, 2012, 08.48 PM IST
- Bangles in a tangle as gas prices soar
Firozabad’s 80-year-old glass bangles industry provides direct employment to around 10-12 lakh people and indirect employment to thousands ...
25 Jul, 2006, 02.49 AM IST