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Considering merit of the case, and upholding the claims of domestic industry, the DGAD imposed anti-dumping duty on Chinese silk fabric during November 2006 on fabric weight ranging from 20-100 gm ...
In view of the renewed demand for silk from Karnataka, the State Government wants to reopen the KSMB office in Varanasi, the source added. “It will help the local reelers as well as sericulture ...
The silk industry in Varanasi is almost as old as the world’s oldest living city. It is the world’s most ancient cottage industry, dating back to over 2,500 years. Buddhist literature records ...
In a major boost to the world famous silk industry of Varanasi, the silk exchange will be developed as Integrated Silk Complex in the city for the benefit of the weavers and other stakeholders.
Free condoms weave their way into Indian city's silk industry. Varanasi, india. From Friday's Globe and Mail. Published August 3, 2001. This article was published more than 23 years ago.
Handwoven silk saris made in the Indian city of Varanasi are considered among the world’s finest. But weavers, designers and traders trying to revive the ancient craft must stay relevant in a ...
The state of Uttar Pradesh is soon going to have its ‘Silk Exchange’ in Varanasi and it is expected to facilitate the ready availability of silk to traders and sari manufacturers at reasonable ...
Inaugurating the Silk Expo at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, which runs from October 22 to 28, the Chief Minister said, "Small nations worldwide have established a strong presence in the readymade ...
While the exact origins of Varanasi’s silk industry is shrouded in myth, ancient Buddhist and Hindu texts reference the city as a cotton-weaving hub. It was during the Mughal period, ...