Transferred amid spat, D Roopa takes charge as MD of Karnataka Handicrafts Development CorporationRoopa, an IGP rank official, in a series of tweets, has expressed her displeasure about the transfer stating that "whistleblowing and firm ...
01 Jan, 2021, 09.46 PM IST
National awardees of Indian handicrafts to present their art at Heimtextil India & Ambiente IndiaThe organisers have tied up with Council of Handicrafts Development Corporations in order to display India’s heritage art and crafts.
18 Jun, 2018, 02.24 PM IST
Kraftly ties up with the Ministry of Textiles to promote handlooms and empower weavers & artisansKraftly had recently launched 'Krafts of India' with the aim to support the Indian handicraft ecosystem.
07 Nov, 2016, 02.42 PM IST
Bharat Parv: Centre to host three day long Republic Day celebrations at Red FortThe event is being piloted by the Tourism ministry 'to generate a patriotic mood, promote the rich cultural diversity of the country,'.
24 Jan, 2016, 07.11 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir to get its first handicrafts museumJammu and Kashmir would get its first handicrafts museum over one-and-a-half acres of land at the exhibition ground in the heart of summer ...
14 Nov, 2015, 01.02 PM IST
Ten-day all India handicrafts fair begins tomorrow in PuducherryHandicrafts from Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Orissa and North Eastern States would be chief highlights of the exhibition.
10 Sep, 2015, 02.15 PM IST
Maharashtra government sets up committee on proposed Resource, Training centreThe Maharashtra government constituted a committee to prepare a report on the proposed Resouce and Training Centre at Sevagram in Wardha to...
01 Sep, 2015, 10.37 PM IST
Bureaucratic reshuffle in Arunachal PradeshThe Arunachal Pradesh government affected a major bureaucratic reshuffle following retirement and transfer to other states of IAS officers.
07 Aug, 2015, 12.29 PM IST
Rs 35 cr handloom institute to be set up in MachilipatnamRao said the central government has decided to abolish the outstandings of handloom weavers' loans, including interest.
03 Jan, 2014, 11.52 AM IST
Handicraft is highly promising sector: Textiles Minister"Many new production clusters have been notified and suitable grants have been earmarked for development of such clusters," Panabaaka Laksh...
15 Apr, 2013, 10.22 PM IST
- Handicraft exports likely to meet USD 3.3 bn target in FY'13
India's handicraft exports are likely to meet the USD 3.3 billion target for financial year 2012-13, despite sluggish demand in western mar...
21 Feb, 2013, 08.36 PM IST
- Textile ministry appeals to India Inc to buy corporate gifts from Indian artisans
Union textile ministry has appealed to India Inc to source indigenous handicrafts and handloom items in large numbers for corporate gifts.
13 Aug, 2012, 10.24 AM IST
- Republic Day to have first-ever Handicrafts Tableau this year
The first-time the "rich cultural heritage" of this sector employing seven million people across the country is being showcased at the pres...
24 Jan, 2012, 09.51 PM IST
- 'Fall in rupee blessing in disguise for handicraft exporters'
Rupee depreciation is a "blessing in disguise" for Indian handicrafts exporters as their inputs are sourced domestically, the EPCH said.
24 Jan, 2012, 04.51 PM IST
- Textiles Ministry launches skill development programme for graduates
The Textiles Ministry has come up with a unique opportunity for graduates from NIFT, NID and other fine arts institutes.
06 Dec, 2011, 04.10 PM IST
- Uttrakhand organising ambassador's meet to attract investment
Ambassadors and High Commissioners of more than a dozen countries are scheduled to participate in the meet.
13 May, 2011, 01.22 PM IST
- Reshuffle in J-K ahead of poll announcement
Hours before the Election Commission announced assembly poll schedule for Jammu and Kashmir, the state administration carried out a major b...
19 Oct, 2008, 05.45 PM IST