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Khadi sector witnessed 3x growth in past nine years, says PM Narendra Modi during National Handloom Day celebration

Aug 08, 2023, at 10:31 pm

New Delhi: Indian PM Narendra Modi has launched the e-portal ‘Bhartiya Vastra evam Shilpa Kosh - A Repository of Textiles & Crafts’ to mark the National Handloom Day and said the turnover of Khadi and village industries has reached more than 1.3 lakh crore rupees in the past nine years.

'Khadi for Nation' but Chinese Polyester for National flag: Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi over his Khadi pitch

Aug 29, 2022, at 02:06 am

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Sunday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his pitch for Khadi as the Centre amended the national flag code, removing the restriction on machine-made and polyester buntings.

Mujib Borsho: Khadi Mujib jackets to add sheen to celebrations during PM Modi’s visit to Bangladesh

Mar 20, 2021, at 10:10 pm

New Delhi: Khadi, the heritage fabric of India, is all set to catch eyeballs during the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Bangladesh on March 26 and 27.

Assam government to gift khadi clothes to its Grade IV employees, first phase to start in January

Jan 09, 2021, at 07:22 pm

Guwahati/IBNS: In a move to pay tributes to Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi and his movement for Khadi, the Assam government is taking forward its decision will provide khadi shirt, eri shawl and eristole to Grade IV male and female employees in a phased manner.

China says will resolve RCEP issues raised by India

Nov 05, 2019, at 09:10 pm

Beijing/UNI: China on Tuesday said it would work with all participating countries in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership to resolve the outstanding issues raised by India and welcome New Delhi to join the free trade pact at an early date.

First Khadi mall of the country opens in Bihar

Nov 05, 2019, at 08:54 pm

Patna/UNI: Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today inaugurated the first Khadi mall of the country in the state capital today.

Khadi to be popularised and made into a brand: Yogi

Jun 19, 2019, at 10:31 pm

Lucknow, Jun 19 (UNI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said that khadi will be popularised and made into a brand.

Anil Vij'S comment on Mahatma Gandhi triggers controversy

Jan 14, 2017, at 11:16 pm

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IBNS): Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi hit out at BJP leader and Haryana minister Anil Vij after he triggered a controversy by saying that use of 'Father of the Nation' Mahatma Gandhi's image has led devaluation of notes.