India : Handicraft exports record growth Fibre2fashion.com Handicraft exports rose to Rs13032 crore in 2004-2005 from Rs5058 crore in 1998-99. P Sundaramoorthy, Regional Director, Handicrafts, informed that the US, the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Japan and the Middle East became the top export destinations for Indian handicrafts. Products worth Rs one crore are being displayed […]
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Kamal Nath to inaugurate ‘Indian Handicrafts and Gifts Fair’ on February 16
Kamal Nath to inaugurate ‘Indian Handicrafts and Gifts Fair’ on February 16 New Kerala New Delhi: The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Kamal Nath will inaugurate the ‘Indian Handicrafts and Gifts Fair’ (IHGF) – Spring 2014 at the Indian Expo Centre and Mart in Greater Noida on February 16. The Asia’s largest gifts and […]
Sri Lanka to offer 10,000 special coconut plants to Bangladesh
Sri Lanka to offer 10,000 special coconut plants to Bangladesh Bangladesh Journal These species can efficiently protect the environment of coastlines, frequently exposed to tidal surges and erosion,†said an official press release issued after a meeting between the visiting Sri Lankan speaker and Commerce Minister Altaf Hossain Chowdhury. During the meeting, Lokubanadara said Colombo […]
There’s money in corn husk
There’s money in corn husk Minda News GENERAL SANTOS CITY — Although basically waste material, farmers here are making money out of corn husks. In fact, a business center intended for solely corn husk handicrafts was opened here two weeks ago. Agriculture Secretary Domingo Panganiban expressed optimism that the establishment of the P1-million business center […]
MALAYSIA TO COOPERATE TO MAKE TOURISM NUCLEUS OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
MALAYSIA TO COOPERATE TO MAKE TOURISM NUCLEUS OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT JAKARTA, Feb 13 Asia Pulse – Malaysia is ready to extend its fullest cooperation to countries in the region to make tourism the nucleus for socio-economic development and well-being of nations and communities at large. Tourism Minister Dr Leo Michael Toyad said Malaysia had some […]
Pasar Tani – What A Market!
Pasar Tani – What A Market! KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) — “Pasir Tani” (farmers’ market) that was introduced many years ago by the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Fama), is not just another market. It plays an important role as an agent in promoting agro-based products and triggering interest among youths to be involved in […]
Better future prospects for Interior under 9MP: Musa
Better future prospects for Interior under 9MP: Musa Sabah Daily Express Keningau: The 9th Malaysia Plan (9MP) promises better future prospects in terms of developments and progress for the Interior Division, particularly Keningau . Making the pledge here, Saturday, Chief Minister Datuk Musa Haji Aman said the people, however, would need to support the Government’s […]
Pandavani artiste seeks Government attention in Kharavela festival in Bhubaeswar
Pandavani artiste seeks Government attention in Kharavela festival in Bhubaeswar New Kerala By Sarda Lahangir, Bhubaneswar: “Kharavelaâ€, the annual music festival, marked to commemorate the heroic and glorious rule of the greatest Jain ruler of Kalinga, is awaited by all music lovers in Bhubaneswar. Held in the foothills of historic Khandagiri and Udayagiri in Bhubaneswar […]
Everyday fashions get a touch of lace or more
Everyday fashions get a touch of lace or more By Samantha Critchell Associated Press NEW YORK – With the fashion world in such a romantic mood lately, lace has moved from bedroom to boardroom. A lace collar or cuff on a blouse, or even a lace-trimmed camisole, instantly feminizes a menswear-style suit — another big […]
Quang Nam promotes central region with Tourism Year 2014
Quang Nam promotes central region with Tourism Year 2014 Thanhnien The opening ceremony – to be broadcast live by Vietnam Television – will take place at three stages in the historic town of Hoi An, the My Son holy land and the Chu Lai Open Economic Zone. Tran Minh Ca, head of the Quang Nam […]