The Bandhani-making business in Gujarat's Jamnagar has been able to arrange livelihood by generating employment for at least 50,000 people here.

The women of Jammu and kashmir's Uddhampur lend their support to eco-friendly celebrations of Diwali with the making of diyas from cow dung.

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], August 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday made an impromptu visit to the Atal Bridge on the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad after inaugurating it.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India]/ New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI/NewsVoir): A mark of protection and epitome of love between siblings, Raksha Bandhan, is the largest festival in the world that celebrates the sibling bond.

New Delhi [India], June 29 (ANI/PNN): Kappde, a leading women's clothing brand, has launched its B2C website under the 'Vocal for Local' mission to facilitate the Indian women of all ages to shop for the exquisite collections ranging from casuals to smart casuals and party formals.

Berlin [Germany], May 3 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to the gathering at a theatre at Potsdamer Platz in Berlin sought the support for 'Vocal for Local' and Khadi, which was warmly received by the Indian community.

New Delhi [India], March 16 (ANI): If you want to do something different and have determination, it is always possible. This was made a reality by none other than the 22-year-old Prafull Billore, famous as MBA chai wala who belongs to Dhar village of Madhya Pradesh but currently resides in Ahmedabad. His business has touched an annual turnover of crores.

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 3 (ANI): Banarasi sari weavers in the streets of Varanasi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Lok Sabha constituency, have urged the government to take steps to provide higher wages and promote exports of their products.

New Delhi [India], March 3 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the ease of doing business has remarkably improved in the country after the government eliminated over 25000 compliance norms, making the manufacturing eco-system smoother while also ensuring transparency in the regulatory framework.

Hyderabad Feb 27 PTI Amid the hijab controversy in Karnataka Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Sunday said there is no ban on wearing the headscarf in the country and people need to understand that constitutional rights and duties are equally important Speaking to reporters here the Minister for Minority Affairs said The matter is in the court There is no ban on wearing of Hijab in India It is clear Of course some institutions have their discipline dress code and uniform When we talk of rights of Constitution then we have to talk understand importance of Constitutional duties also However he did not elaborate Earlier Naqvi Union Minister of Culture and Tourism G Kishan Reddy and Telangana Home Minister Mohammed Mahmood Ali inaugurated the 37th Hunar Haat here Naqvi noted that Hunar Haat which is an Efficient Effort to Empower artisans and craftsmen has provided employment and job opportunities to about eight lakh artisans and craftsmen in the last seven years Hunar Haat has become a credible brand of Prime Minister Narendra Modis campaign of Self-reliant India and Vocal for Local The initiative has instilled energy and enthusiasm into lakhs of families from far-flung areas of the country engaged in traditional art and craftsmanship and markets to their ancestral legacy Naqvi said In his address at the function Kishan Reddy said Hunar Haat is strengthening Prime Minister Narendra Modis campaign of Make in India adding Hunar Haat is an effective platform for protection and promotion of the countrys traditional art skill and glorious legacy The Hijab row started when six students were allegedly denied entry to the Pre-University Girls College in coastal district headquarters town of Udupi in Karnataka in December last year for wearing Hijab as it was against the prescribed uniform The girls then approached the Karnataka High Court seeking relief and quashing the government order on February 5 restraining students from wearing any cloth that could disturb peace harmony and public order The court last week completed its hearing and is likely to pass its final order shortly PTI VVK ROH ROH