Bhubaneswar, Jan 25 (IANS) Senior Congress leader from Odisha, Niranjan Patnaik Sunday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to present Sambalpuri and silk sarees of the state to US First Lady Michelle Obama.
The former Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee president has made the suggestion in his email to Modi.
"I have come across media reports that India will present about 100 elegant sarees and exquisite silk clothes from Banaras to the US first lady Michelle Obama. I suggest that the prime minister kindly consider including choicest fabrics from all across the country, including Odisha," Patnaik said in his email.
He said Odisha has its own rich heritage of fabrics, particularly the Samabalpuri fabrics.
Niranjan also hoped to draw Modi's attention to the silk sarees from Berhampur in Ganjam district, which found place in the Prince of Wales Exhibition in London long before India's independence.
Obama arrived in New Delhi Sunday on a three-day state visit. He will become the first US president to be the chief guest at the Republic Day parade Monday.
IIM Ahmedabad Placement: Summer placement of IIM Ahmedabad concluded, 146 companies participated, and 396 students selected
IIM Ahmedabad Placement: The summer placement process for MBA Class 2024 of the Post Graduate Program (PGP) in Management at IIM Ahmedabad has been completed. Firms from multiple domains participated
IND vs WI: Hitting 40 off 19 balls, Rohit Sharma made a special world record at the Eden Gardens ground, left Virat Kohli behind
The love story of Eden Gardens and Rohit Sharma had started when Rohit was in the early stages of his career. This love story continues even today and this is the reason why Rohit has made a special
Budget 2022: PM Modi said, this budget has brought new confidence in development in the midst of 100 years of a terrible calamity
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget today. Responding to this, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that this budget has brought a new confidence in development amid 100 years
National Herald Case: Rahul Gandhi to appear before ED today in money laundering case, security increased
Former Congress President and Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi will appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday in a money laundering case related to the National Herald. Because of Rahul's
'Thank you India', India came to Maldives' aid in times of trouble; China and Pakistan will be surprised to hear Muizzu Sarkar's words.
India has come forward to help the Maldives, which spews venom against India and runs an 'India Out' campaign. On the request of the Muizzu government, India has decided to extend the treasury bill of
Captain Joe Root said – England has a chance to prove themselves in the Test series on the tour of West Indies
England's Test team captain Joe Root believes his team will get a chance to prove themselves in the upcoming three-match Test series against hosts West Indies, starting March 8. England, in
Burning of cargo ship may cause acid rain in Sri Lanka: Official
Sri Lanka's top environmental body has warned that the emission of nitrogen dioxide from a Singapore-flag cargo vessel could cause mild acid rain. Let us tell you that the cargo ship caught fire near
PMI Index: PMI was at the peak of eight months in July due to new orders, the effect of inflation reduced
The manufacturing sector activities in the country have seen a significant increase in July. The PMI index has reached the highest level in the last eight months. A weekly survey has revealed that
After Imran, now there is a cloud of crisis on Shahbaz's government, there is a possibility of differences with allies
After the ouster of Imran Khan from the power of Pakistan, the new government led by Shahbaz Sharif is also in trouble. Now the Shahbaz government also looks unstable as the political parties which
IND vs ENG: India-England second T20 to be played at Edgbaston, know pitch report and weather conditions
Edgbaston Birmingham Pitch Report: The second match of the three-match T20 series between India and England will be played on Friday, June 9 at Edgbaston, Birmingham. This match will start at 7 pm