India must push solar, grid reforms to navigate oil price rise: Ex-NITI Aayog member Arvind Virmanisuggested navigating this crisis by adopting a two-pronged strategy by implementing a gradual pass-through of rising oil and gas prices in ...
17 May, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: Here's what TVK promised ahead of Assembly pollsTamil actor Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has taken charge as Tamil Nadu's new government. Vijay is now the Chief Minister. The ...
10 May, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Trisha Krishnan wears Rs 12,000 suit on her 43rd birthday in Tirupati just before Vijay's TVK impressive win in Tamil NaduActress Trisha Krishnan marked her birthday with a spiritual visit to Tirupati and her Rs 12,000 outfit gained attention. Later, she visite...
05 May, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
NABARD celebrates National Handloom DayThe event, co-chaired by M Beena and Shaji K V, convened government officials, financial institutions, and industry representatives to disc...
13 Aug, 2025, 02.08 PM IST
Odisha govt appoints Madhuri Dixit as brand ambassador of handloom industryMadhuri Dixit has been appointed as the brand ambassador for Odisha's handloom industry by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi during the 11t...
07 Aug, 2025, 08.20 PM IST
Textile sector turning out to be country's strength: PM Modi highlights success in 124th 'Mann Ki Baat'Prime Minister Narendra Modi, ahead of National Handloom Day, connected the Swadeshi movement to India's thriving textile sector during his...
27 Jul, 2025, 02.44 PM IST
On National Handloom Day, 700 saree-clad PIO women dance to 'Naatu Naatu' on London streetsOn National Handloom Day, 700 Indian-origin women dressed in traditional sarees participated in a Saree Walkathon in London. The event was ...
07 Aug, 2023, 01.25 PM IST
Piyush Goyal asks govt departments to buy handloom products for textile needsGoyal stressed upon the need to connect weavers and artisans with a greater clientele with both domestic as well as International customers...
08 Aug, 2022, 04.20 PM IST
PV Sindhu, Mithali Raj join #MyHandloomMyPride trend; Anand Mahindra hails Indian weaversPM Modi declared August 7 as National Handloom Day in India to empower the weaver community.
08 Aug, 2022, 10.40 AM IST
Need to put Handloom Census data in public domain: Piyush GoyalGoyal also highlighted the need to connect weavers and artisans with a greater clientele in both domestic as well as international markets,...
07 Aug, 2022, 10.13 PM IST
The path to supercharge India’s economic growthEvery year, however, a little over 10 million youth join the workforce. This is a matter of concern as the labour force participation rate ...
07 Aug, 2022, 11.09 AM IST
PM, top ministers ask people to be vocal for handmade products"On National Handloom Day, we salute all those associated with our vibrant handloom and handicrafts sector.They have made commendable effor...
07 Aug, 2020, 05.12 PM IST
Promote handloom products: Textile ministry to e-comm cos, retail firms“The e-commerce entities, retail companies and designer bodies have also been requested to promote and amplify the efforts of ministry of t...
06 Aug, 2020, 11.32 PM IST
Tantuja bags national awardThe award of Rs 1.5 lakh will be given in Varanasi on the occasion of National Handloom Day on August 7, 2016.
20 Jul, 2016, 07.49 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi arrives in Chennai to launch National Handloom DayBesides launching the Handloom day, the Prime Minister will also present Sant Kabir awards and National Awards for handloom weavers.
07 Aug, 2015, 11.58 AM IST
PM Modi to launch National Handloom Day on August 7 in ChennaiPM Modi will unveil the 'India Handloom' brand for better market positioning of quality handloom products on August 7, the day Swadeshi Mov...
31 Jul, 2015, 08.15 PM IST
Central government may declare August 7 as National Handloom DayPM Narendra Modi is likely to launch "India Handloom" brand on August 7 in order to promote global quality products in international market...
09 Jul, 2015, 03.07 PM IST