Tag: Handloom

Bhubaneswar: Visitors are thronging the Exhibition Ground in large numbers to look for different types of rural products during the ongoing ‘Sisir Saras’ fair organised by Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS). Handloom and handicraft items made by craftsmen from rural Odisha and other states of the country are the major attraction in this […]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has a rich heritage of art and craft like many other states of our country. Bringing all these handicraft and handloom artisans of India together the state government has been organising Toshali National Craft Mela for last 12 years in Bhubaneswar. Like every year, many artists, sculptors, painters and weavers have gathered at […]

Bhubaneswar: Name an Indian handloom and you will find it at the Boutiques of India exhibition that kicked off today in the city. Designers from across the country have showcased their fashion collection based on weaves and crafts of various states at this two-day long event. From gorgeous attires in ethnic and traditional designs for […]

Bhubaneswar: A major IAS reshuffle was effected by the State government today. Five senior IAS officers have been given charge of new departments after the reshuffle. Mona Sharma has been appointed the new Principal Secretary of Culture and Tourism department which she will be joining after returning from a leave. Present Handloom, textiles and handicraft […]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday urged the Centre to totally exempt handloom and handicraft products from the Goods and Services Tax. “I urge that this issue needs urgent reconsideration in the GST Council for extending GST exemption on these (handloom and handicraft) products in the interest of the weavers and artisans,” Patnaik […]