Uttar Pradesh

Handloom weavers protest in Varanasi against Chinese imitations flooding Indian markets

Uttar Pradesh, LucknowVaranasi, Nov 6 :Scores of handloom weavers took to streets on Thursday in Varanasi, famous for its world renowned Banarasi sarees, against the cheap quality Chinese imitation products flooding the market.

The Banarasi saree, named after Varanasi''s old name, Banaras, is the city''s most famous export item.

The Banarasi saree that became popular during the Mughal era, is a cottage industry for millions of people around Varanasi.

UP agriculture varsity VC quits

V.K. Suri, Vice-Chancellor of Chandrashekhar Azad Agriculture University, who last month shut the campus doors on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, tendered his resignation on Tuesday.

Global recession may spell doom for Banarasi saree industry

Uttar Pradesh, LucknowVaranasi, Nov. 5 : It appears the global meltdown being witnessed prominently in the financial markets is all set to devastate the famous Banarsi Saree industry, which is currently facing a tough time.

At one side the prepared saris are not getting sold off in abundance like before, on the other side the export orders appears to face a downward trend in near future.

The Silk industry, which was facing a tough time due to other factors, is likely to face a major jolt in the days to come leading to literal starvation of several people.

PNB inks pact with Mother Diary

PNB inks pact with Mother DiaryPunjab National Bank (PNB) has entered into an agreement with Mother Dairy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of National Dairy Development Board, to benefit the milk producers in Uttar Pradesh. 

According to the sources, the tie-up would ensure better prices for their produce and time-bound payment through smart cards, to be distributed by the bank.

PNB stated in a release that, a pilot project has already been launched in Bulandshahr district in western UP. 

Era Financial inks ‘film conducting pact’ with Yash Promoters & Builders

Era Financial Services India Ltd., a subsidiary company of Era Group has informed that it has signed a film conducting pact with Yash Promoters & Builders Pvt. Ltd.

Mall culture catches up in Meerut

Meerut, Oct. 29 : With the metro cities like Delhi increasingly adapting to shopping at malls, a sleepy town like Meerut is also catching up.

The growing charm to take to the mall culture is indicated by the proposal to establish two dozen shopping complexes during the next two years.

The exclusive shopping malls and multiplexes coming up in the heart of the city is a common sight, attracting the youngsters to hope to choose from a wide range of products under a single roof.

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