The original Bomkai saree, one of Odisha’s most celebrated textile traditions & a GI-tagged craft, is nearing extinction in Ganjam, its birthplace, where only two weaving families continue to practise the weaving tradition. TOI examines the causes behind it & the steps being taken by the govt to revive the tradition. In the quiet village…
Petrol and diesel prices were increased again on Saturday, marking the third hike in less than 10 days as global crude oil prices continue to surge amid the ongoing West Asia conflict and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz.Petrol prices were raised by up to 87 paise per litre, while diesel prices increased by as…
Aries: Today, your work environment will be focused on defined goals. You may become distracted but preparation will keep you on track. If you stay focused they can lead to financial improvement. Avoid spendings without money. One can move on by being calm and having a fixed purpose. Perhaps a word of wisdom from someone…
Even as the original Bomkai weaving tradition stands on the verge of disappearing in Ganjam district, the Odisha govt has begun work on a revival plan to preserve the heritage craft. The handlooms, textiles and handicrafts department has, over the past few months, initiated efforts focused on two key areas – documenting the traditional designs…
NEW DELHI: Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) prices were increased by Re 1 per kg on Saturday, marking the third hike in less than 10 days amid rising global energy prices linked to the ongoing West Asia conflict and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz.With the latest revision coming into effect immediately, CNG in Delhi will…
Aries This week encourages you to confront your true emotions. Whatever feelings you have been suppressing, or whatever truths your partner may have been hiding, are likely to surface now. What follows is a powerful emotional release. Instead of seeing this as uncertainty, view it as clarity. This realization lightens your emotional burden and helps…
Kendrapada: A 27-year-old man drowned in the Devi river near Sukida village under Balikuda police station limits in Jagatsinghpur district on Friday while fishing with three friends. The three others were rescued by locals. The deceased, Sangram Parida (27) of Sukinda village, reportedly slipped into a deep stretch of the river and was swept away…
MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India board on Friday okayed a dividend of Rs 2.87 lakh crore to govt, 6.7% more than last year’s Rs 2.69 lakh crore, even as it sharply raised transfers to its contingency risk buffer amid a surge in earnings and balance sheet expansion.The higher dividend came despite a transfer of…
A blocked payment or stuck money can finally come through today. Saturn rewards patience, and the Moon supports recovery of what’s due. You’ll breathe easier once you see the credit message or that delayed cheque clears.Still, your mood may not match the good news. Unsatisfactory results in another area can pinch, and you may feel…
Berhampur: The former sarpanch of Gajapati district’s Birikote panchayat was arrested on Thursday night for his alleged involvement in the illegal ganja trade. “The accused, identified as Mosha Majhi (37), a resident of Birikote under Adava police station limits, was arrested under Section 27A of NDPS Act (financing of illegal drug trafficking and the harbouring…
