Green Reset for India's Natural Fiber Textile Industry
India's historic textile sector, anchored in cotton, silk, jute, and wool, is poised for a sustainable transformation. Explore the path to a green future for this vital industry.
India's historic textile sector, anchored in cotton, silk, jute, and wool, is poised for a sustainable transformation. Explore the path to a green future for this vital industry.
Panipat's textile exporters face a severe crisis as Trump's 50% tariff slashes US orders. Industry leaders urge government intervention to save jobs and exports. Read more.
Passengers on an Air India Express flight from Delhi to Surat and Bangkok faced a grueling 10-hour delay due to fog and a bird strike, causing them to miss crucial international connections. Read the full story.
In a shocking incident in Surat's Vesu, thieves stole gold chains from seven women during a Bhagwat Katha. The DCB has arrested three women. Read the full details.
The 47-year-old Indian Diamond Institute in Surat unveils a Rs 1.5 crore renovation. Upgraded labs, auditorium & hostel aim to boost gems & jewellery training. Read more.
Gujarat Police deploy drones, 1000s of personnel for New Year's Eve. Strict action promised against drunk driving, drugs, harassment. Celebrate responsibly or face lock-up.
In a strange burglary in Surat's Althan, thieves stole Rs 48,000, a phone, six chocobar ice creams, and a packet of condoms. Police probe underway. Read the full story.
A massive fire erupted at Surat's Nakshatra Solitaire building in Palanpur, gutting seven shops and spreading to multiple floors. Five people were rescued as firefighters battled the blaze for three hours. Read the full report.
LNJ Bhilwara Group's RSWM secures three prestigious industry awards for sustainability and green initiatives, reinforcing its leadership in eco-friendly textile manufacturing.
Over 125 traders from Ahmedabad's historic New Cloth Market plan a new base in Piplaj near processing units. Citing traffic woes, the move aims to streamline logistics for the massive cotton fabric trade. Read more.
Fresh violence in Bangladesh disrupts crucial textile & garment exports from West Bengal, valued over ₹22,000 crore. Industry leaders fear for MSMEs and bilateral trade.
Water supply disrupted across Surat after a main pipeline was damaged during MMTH flyover construction on Ring Road. SMC officials say repairs are complete and supply is being restored. Read details.
Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi inaugurates Ashwini Kumar police station in Surat, built with public funds. Foundation laid for 232 modern police quarters. Read about the boost to local security.
Residents of Mahadev Nagar in Surat took matters into their own hands, raiding an illegal country liquor den. Police seized 18 litres of liquor and arrested one alleged operator. Read the full story.
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A 22-year-old woman and her three-year-old child died after falling from a high-rise in Surat's Bhatar. The woman was undergoing migraine treatment. Police are investigating.
A man in Surat fell from the 10th floor while asleep but was miraculously rescued after getting stuck on the 8th-floor window grill. Read the incredible survival story.
A Surat man miraculously survived a 10th-floor fall in his sleep, getting stuck on an 8th-floor window. Read about the dramatic rescue operation by fire officials.
Dipak Ijardar apologises after arrest for causing traffic jam by bursting firecrackers on a public road for son's birthday in Surat. Details on the viral incident and past controversies.
Surat Municipal Corporation plans a Rs 77 crore water infrastructure project near the airport to improve supply in Dumas, Sultanabad, and Bhimpore. Read about the new tanks and pipeline network.
Surat ACB arrests deputy chief fire officer Ishwar Patel for Rs 1 lakh bribe from a hotelier for fire NOC. Circle officer Krushna Dabhi also caught taking Rs 10,000. Read the full details.
Surat DCB seizes 17.65 kg of hydroponic cannabis worth Rs 6.18 crore from Bangkok flight, arrests three with Tamil Nadu links. Read the full investigation details.
India's fashion industry, set to hit $350 billion by 2030, is a major climate threat due to coal reliance and overproduction. Experts urge immediate decarbonization to avoid locking in emissions. Read the full analysis.
Maharashtra MIDC appoints a nodal committee to oversee the ₹1,492 crore PM MITRA Textile Park's second phase in Amravati, targeting 2 lakh jobs. Read the full story.
Residents of Surat's Shiv Residency return home after SVNIT declares towers safe post-retention wall collapse. SMC bore costs for independent safety tests. Read the full story.
A massive fire gutted furniture and garment warehouses in Surat's Godadara, raising serious questions about fire safety norms and municipal oversight. Read the full report on the incident and its implications.
Tiruppur's knitwear hub faces a severe crisis as 50% US tariffs lead to massive losses and labour slowdown. Discover the impact and how exporters are struggling to survive.
Residents of Surat's Shiv Residency remain fearful after a wall collapse, delaying their return home despite SVNIT declaring the buildings safe. SMC offers new independent tests.
Surat's trade bodies are elated as Botswana's President Duma Boko plans a Jan 2026 visit, unlocking major opportunities in diamonds, solar energy, and textiles. A massive $4 billion renewable energy MoU has already been signed. Read more!
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan assures apparel exporters that a trade deal with the US is imminent. Despite 50% tariffs, India's exports grew 22% in November. Read more on India's $100 bn textile export target.