National Handloom Day, observed annually on August 7, commemorates the launch of the Swadeshi Movement in 1905, an initiative aimed at opposing British rule and promoting self-reliance in rural India. The movement, championed by Mahatma Gandhi, encouraged the use of hand-spun fabric, particularly khadi, as a symbol of self-help and national pride.
NEW DELHI: Amid the political turmoil in Bihar, BJP leader and a minister in the state government Shahnawaz Hussain shared the stage with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday. On National Handloom Day, an event was organised by the industries department in Patna. Kumar graced the occasion as the chief guest. Two Bihar deputy […]