'One District One Product' Exhibited At Maha Kumbh
Items such as carpets, glass toys from Firozabad, and wooden toys from Varanasi are being showcased under the Centre's 'One District One Product' (ODOP) initiative at the Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, an official statement said on Sunday.
Mahakumbh 2025: UP handicrafts set for trade worth Rs 35 crore at ODOP exhibition
LUCKNOW: Mahakumbh-2025, a massive congregation of pilgrims along the banks of Sangam, is providing a platform for the artisans of Uttar Pradesh. Devotees, besides seeking spiritual fulfilment, are thronging the exhibition of 'One District, One Product' (ODOP), set up over 6,000 square metre area showcasing an array of exquisite handicrafts of the state. Be it the exquisite carpets of Bhadohi and Mirzapur, or intricate zari-zardozi, Katan silk quintessential to Banaras reflecting the ethos of the most ancient city of world, Firozabad's glass work, Moradabads brass work or fine wooden art pieces of Saharanpurall narrating the richness of handicraft industry of the state. Sharad Tandon, Joint Commissioner of Industries in Prayagraj Division, underscores the remarkable growth in trade from Mahakumbh held in 2019. In 2019, the turnover of handicraft industry was Rs 4.30 crore, but this time we are expecting a turnover of up to Rs 35 crore, an approximately eight times jump in the revenue from ODOP. This remarkable increase will offer new opportunities to the artisans while empowering small entrepreneurs, says Tandon. Adding another dimension to the event, Flipkart has set up a stall where local entrepreneurs are being offered a free sales opportunity. Artisans and handicraft sellers can now sell their products through Flipkart platform without any charge. It has been drawing shoppers in hoards. The exhibition is showcasing various crafts and Geographical Indication (GI) products. According to Dr Rajnikant, a GI expert, 75 GI products from the state are on display at ODOP exhibition in mela area. Among the 75 GI products, 34 are from the Kashi region, which has played an important role in securing the GI tag, offering recognition and protection to these unique crafts. Dr Rajnikant also mentioned efforts to bring other iconic products like Banaras Thandai, Lal Peda, and Banarasi Tabla to the global stage. The GI products up for grabs include Varanasi red chilies, Banarasi sarees, Pratapgarh amla and delicacies made of it, brass utensils from Mirzapur, and Gorakhpur terracotta. Additionally, carpets from Kushinagar and glass toys and utensils from Firozabad are top selling items at the exhibition. Visitors from across India and abroad are grabbing the opportunity to purchase products from local artisans, highlighting the growing popularity of this handcrafted treasure.
Excavation begins near Temples found in UPs Firozabad
Firozabad: Uttar Pradesh government officials on Wednesday, January 8, began excavation at two sites after the purported discovery of ancient temples in Firozabad. The digging was being carried out under police supervision, following appeals from the Hindutva groups. One of the two sites, located near Mohammadi Masjid in the Kashmiri Gate area under Rasulpur Police Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Uttar Pradesh man buys Dawood Ibrahim's Mumbai property after 23-year battle
A man hailing from Firozabad in Uttar Pradesh has bought mafia don Dawood Ibrahim's Mumbai shop. But it took 23 years of legal and bureaucratic hurdles for Hemant Jain (57) to own the property, reports said. Jain purchased the property, after he read in a newspaper that Dawood's properties weren't attracting buyers, in September 2001 during an auction conducted by the income tax department, paying Rs 2 lakh for the 144-square-foot shop located at Jayraj Bhai street in Nagpada area, reports added. According to him, the current market value of the property exceeds Rs 23 lakh. A TOI report said that after Jain purchased the property officials misled him claiming a ban on transferring Centre-owned properties. It took some time for him to realise that no such ban existed. I wrote dozens of letters to the Prime Ministers Office and received occasional replies, but the registration could not be completed. The main reason for the delay was that the original files went missing from the Income Tax Department, Jain explained, according to India Today . Jain had to file a case in a Mumbai court and argue that since he had purchased the property at the auction, its registration should rightfully be in his name. Following the court's instructions, the registration was finally completed on December 19, 2024, after he paid Rs 1.5 lakh in stamp duties and penalties. Despite this legal victory, India Today added that Jain's troubles persist. The shop has been occupied by alleged henchmen of Dawood for years, and they are not ready to vacate. Hemant is now seeking their removal to take possession of the property. The shop was among the many assets seized under the Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Act (SAFEMA), part of the govt's crackdown on Dawood's empire.
Following violance in Sambhal, UP Police is on high alert in several districts and conducting surveillance using drones. Piles of stones were found in Muzaffarnagar and Firozabad that were removed by the police and warnings were issued against such practices.
Five dead, 24 injured as tempo traveller collides with stationary vehicle on Agra-Lucknow Expressway
FIROZABAD: Five people were killed and 24 injured when a tempo traveller rammed into a stationary canter on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway as its driver, who was in an inebriated state, was drowsy, police said on Saturday. They said that the tempo traveller, which was going from Mathura to Lucknow, was carrying 30 passengers when the incident took place in the Nasirpur police station area on Friday night. According to Superintendent of Police (SP) Rural Firozabad Akhilesh Bhadoria, the bus was enroute from Mathura to Lucknow when it collided with a parked vehicle near Thana Nasirpur on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway. Five people died and several others were injured in the incident. Shortly after receiving the information, police reached the spot. SP Rural and CO Sirsaganj inspected the spot. The injured were immediately sent to the District Hospital. In the investigation, it was discovered that the bus had lost control due to the negligence of the driver, said the SP. Sharing further details, the SP said, Sandeep, a resident of Mohaddinpur in Lucknow, had gone to Mathura for his four-year-old son Siddharth's Mundan ceremony. There were about 20 people on the bus including his family and relatives. This tragic accident occurred while returning from Mathura. In the accident, Sandeep's wife Neetu (42), daughter Luvshikha (13), and Naitik (15) son Sajjan died on the spot. Two other people also died during treatment, said the official. Those injured in the accident included Geeta (42), Hrithik (12), Karthik (9), Pranshu (13), Sanjivan (43), Sushil Kumar (30), Shashi Devi (44), her granddaughter Chamcham (4), Savitri Devi (41), her granddaughter Aarohi (1.5), Riya (16), Poonam (29), Phoolmati (40), Sarika (13) and Ruby (29), all are undergoing treatment. The official said that there was chaos on the expressway after the accident. A few people who witnessed the incident immediately informed the police and helped the injured. The police have sent the bodies of the deceased for postmortem, said the official. An investigation into the matter is underway. Further details on the matter are awaited. Earlier on Wednesday, ten people including six women died and four got injured in a collision between an auto and a truck in Uttar Pradesh's Hardoi, said police. Neeraj Kumar Jadaun, Superintendent of Police, Hardoi said, 10 people including 6 women died in a collision between an auto and a truck. 4 people got injured. All the injured were hospitalised and said to be out of danger, said police.
This is India's most expensive wedding card, made from real gold and silver, it costs Rs...
While many families opt for printed paper invitations, a bullion trader in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh, is transforming this custom by offering opulent wedding cards made of gold and silver, which have garnered significant attention.
Bulandshahr Encounter: Notorious Criminal Rajesh Killed in Police Shootout
Lucknow: An encounter took place between the police and the miscreants in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, in which Rajesh, a rewardee of Rs 1.5 lakh, was killed. Rajesh had more than 50 cases registered against him, including robbery, dacoity, and gangster-related crimes. He was a resident of Sihalinagar village in Aahar area of Bulandshahr. This encounter was led by Anupshahr CO Girja Shankar Tripathi. The police came to know about Rajesh's location from the informer, after which they surrounded him. When the police asked him to surrender, he started firing. He was shot in retaliatory firing, which led to his death. Aahar police station in-charge and a constable have also been injured in this encounter. Apart from this, Bulandshahr police had another encounter on the night of October 12. Two miscreants named Babulal and Golu were arrested in this encounter. This encounter took place when the police were checking suspicious vehicles in Khurja Nagar. When the police signaled two suspects riding a bike to stop, they tried to run away. Their bike slipped, after which the police surrounded them. The miscreants started firing, but in the retaliatory firing by the police, both of them were shot in the leg. The police arrested them and admitted them to the district hospital. Babulal and Golu are accused of killing a person named Gaurav on October 9. The police have recovered illegal weapons, cartridges, and bike from them. Apart from this, the police of Sirsaganj police station in Firozabad also conducted an encounter. In this, the police arrested the accused of motorcycle theft. The police also recovered illegal weapons, cartridges and stolen motorcycle from the accused. World Leaders Honor Ratan Tata's Legacy: A Visionary Who Strengthened Indias Global Ties Key Leaders Gather for BJP Strategy Meeting Ahead of Uttar Pradesh By-Polls India Sets Record High T20 Score in 3-0 Series Win Against Bangladesh in Hyderabad
