Mysuru, June 29: Announcing bumper gift for women on the auspicious occasion of Varamahalakshmi festival, state tourism minister S.R Mahesh has offered Mysuru silk sarees for Rs. 4,500.

Speaking at a press meet organised by Mysuru district journalist’s association, minister said that,in order to provide Mysuru silk sarees for middle class people at affordable prices, the department has announced this offer and will be launched on the day of Varamahalakshmi festival.The sale will continue as per the demand, he added.

Mysuru silk saree that is the trademark of Mysuru city is being duplicated. These sarees are prepared only by Mysuru Silk Weaving Factory owned by the government and private parties are prohibited from selling these sarees. A team has been constituted to take steps against the violators of this policy, he said.

To encourage the business and stop duplication, official outlets of Mysuru silk sarees will be opened across the state and in other parts of the country and abroad, minister said.



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Bhatkal: Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly U. T. Khader visited Bhatkal in Uttara Kannada district on Saturday and attended a local cricket match being played as part of a tournament organised by the Cosmos Sports Centre of Bhatkal.

After attending a programme at Anjuman Hami-E-Muslimeen, Khader proceeded to the Bhatkal Taluka Stadium, where the tournament is underway. He was accompanied by office-bearers of the Cosmos Sports Centre and several local community leaders.

Those present during the visit included President of Majlis-e-Islah Wa Tanzeem and former JD(S) leader Inayathullah Shabandri, Vice President of Tanzeem Atiqur Rahman Muniri, General Secretary Abdul Raqeeb MJ, President of Cosmos Sports Centre Ismail Anjum, Managing Director of Mohtisham Complexes S. M. Arshad, former president of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation Imtiyaz Udyawar, among others.

Addressing players and organisers, Khader extended his best wishes to the participating teams and urged the players to uphold the spirit of sportsmanship. He said such tournaments help promote unity and brotherhood among the youth.

The cricket tournament began on November 21 and will conclude with the final match on December 21. It is being organised as part of the golden jubilee celebrations of the Cosmos Sports Centre.

Cosmos Sports Centre is one of the member clubs of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation and is known for its active role in promoting sports in the town. Apart from sporting activities, the centre is also involved in various social and community initiatives, including efforts to promote education among students.