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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Jammu (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Jammu on Friday night ahead of the hectic day-long campaigning on Saturday during which he will address five public rallies in three districts of Jammu and Kashmir.

Shah arrived here from Delhi and drove straight to the State Guest house, a senior BJP leader said.

Shah will fly to Poonch early tomorrow morning and address the first of four rallies in Mendhar followed by Surankote in Poonch district, he added.

Shah is scheduled to address rallies in Thanamandi and Rajouri followed by Akhnoor in Jammu.

He is also expected to hold a rally in the Nowshera constituency in support of Jammu and Kashmir BJP president Ravinder Raina on Sunday.