Mahindra Sanatkada Lucknow Festival Season 17 from Jan 30
Lucknow gears up for the 17th Mahindra Sanatkada Festival from Jan 30 to Feb 3, showcasing Awadhi and Bengali crafts, art, and culture at Safed Baradari. Explore 110+ stalls!
Lucknow gears up for the 17th Mahindra Sanatkada Festival from Jan 30 to Feb 3, showcasing Awadhi and Bengali crafts, art, and culture at Safed Baradari. Explore 110+ stalls!
Odisha govt simplifies apartment registration by fixing stamp duty at Rs 50,000 for common areas, ending a long deadlock. This move will unlock thousands of pending property deals and empower resident associations.
Discover how Ludhiana's skilled artisans are keeping the vibrant Phulkari embroidery tradition alive, weaving stories of Punjab's culture into every stitch. Explore their craft and legacy.
Facing a potential 500% US tariff, India's handicraft exporters strategize to find 40 new global markets and tap the $22 billion domestic sector to survive. Read more.
Odisha government approves 7 major industrial projects worth Rs 55,783 crore, set to create over 14,500 jobs. Key investments in steel, semiconductors, and rare earths. Discover the details.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi launches Godabarish Mishra Adarsh Primary School scheme, laying foundation for 118 schools. A Rs 12,000 crore initiative aims to build 2,200 model primary schools. Read more.
Odisha government finalizes the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Puri-Paradip Economic Region (BCPPER) plan, a key pillar for Viksit Odisha 2036. The corridor aims to boost the state's economy to $1.5 trillion by 2047. Read more.
Odisha government greenlights 55 new hotel & resort projects worth Rs 3,211 crore since July 2024, adding 3,800+ rooms. Major brands like Hyatt & Marriott to expand in Bhubaneswar, Puri & tribal areas.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi intervenes, asks OPSC to fill 151 additional vacancies in state civil services for 2025 exam after job aspirants' resentment. Details inside.
Delhi government announces Rajya Shilpkar Puraskar across 16 craft categories to honour artisans, boost livelihoods, and revive endangered crafts. Read more.
Discover six essential Indian home decor items, from vibrant dhurries to brass diyas, that can transform your living space with color and tradition. Learn how to incorporate them.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi's 2025 focused on jobs, ports & Rs 16 lakh crore investments. See how his admin balanced ambition with course-correction. Read the full analysis.
Jammu & Kashmir's famed carpet industry is in crisis as exports plummet and counterfeit products flood the market. Learn about the challenges and the urgent call for government intervention.
In the 129th episode of Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi highlighted Margaret Ramtharsiem from Manipur, who transformed traditional bamboo craft into a sustainable livelihood for over 50 artisans, showcasing grassroots empowerment.
Discover why handcrafted silver furniture from Udaipur is redefining luxury living in 2026. It combines heritage, investment, and personal style for lasting value.
Due to massive public response, Patna's Saras Mela at Gandhi Maidan is extended till January 4. Sales have soared past ₹22.75 crore with over 10 lakh visitors. Explore unique handicrafts and regional flavours!
Odisha's Mukhyamantri Bus Seva Yojana offers free bus travel to 15 lakh school students from April 2025. Learn about eligibility, application, and benefits.
A 10-day exhibition at Delhi's National Crafts Museum celebrated India's handmade traditions with sustainable crafts, from elephant dung paper to yak hair caps. Explore the future of artisan-centric development.
Odisha's Baraputra Aitihya Gram Yojana will develop 25 birthplaces of freedom fighters & reformers into heritage museums with a ₹345 crore budget, boosting cultural tourism & local livelihoods.
Odisha's Deputy CM Pravati Parida virtually inaugurated 491 new Anganwadi centres, a key step in the state's mission to empower women and children. Discover the government's vision for a robust early childhood ecosystem.
Odisha govt rolls out new policies to accelerate the Bhubaneswar–Cuttack–Puri–Paradip Economic Region (BCPPER), projected to contribute 33% of state GSDP by 2047. Read details on the mega development plan.
Odisha police credit a 10% higher reward payout for the mass surrender of 22 Maoists. The state's revised rehabilitation package now exceeds Chhattisgarh's, offering up to Rs 1.2 crore for top leaders.
Odisha government orders special audit into forest department's purchase of 51 Thar SUVs after allegations of procurement above market rates. Total cost exceeds Rs 12 crore. Details inside.
Odisha government issues notifications for major urban expansion, upgrading 5 NACs to municipalities and creating 24 new NACs across 13 districts to boost governance and civic amenities.
The Gandhi Shilp Bazar in Varanasi, from Dec 18-27, features 50 artisans showcasing India's handloom heritage. Prof. Tyagi calls for academic-artisan collaboration. Explore the cultural event!
The annual Landour Mela in Mussoorie concluded, showcasing Uttarakhand's local food and crafts. The event supports regional farmers and artisans, attracting large crowds. Discover the highlights!
Handicrafts & Heritage Week 2024 spotlighted master artisans like Choti Tekam & Naveen Bhaskar, proving handmade heritage is a living cultural force. Discover how platforms empower craftspeople.
Facing public criticism, BJP MLAs in Odisha have urged CM Mohan Charan Majhi to reconsider a proposed three-fold salary hike. The move, passed on Dec 9, would make Odisha MLAs the highest-paid in India. Read more.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi launches the Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Policy 2025, aiming to attract investments and create jobs. The state announces two dedicated industrial parks. Read more.
DMET Odisha announces revised schedule for NEET PG 2025 Round 2 counselling. Choice filling from Dec 18-20. Check eligibility, key dates, and reporting details here.