Karnataka suspends online sale of Mysore silk saris as orders surge

BENGALURU: Karnataka govt has suspended online sales of Mysore silk saris after surging orders outstripped supply of the GI-tagged weave made with pure mulberry silk, gold zari and silver threads. State-owned Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation will prioritise limited stocks for buyers visiting its exclusive outlets.Sericulture minister K Venkatesh made the announcement in the assembly on…

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58 BEST drivers dismissed between 2022 and 2024 due to road accidents, says Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde | Mumbai News

Mumbai: A total of 58 BEST bus drivers and service contractor companies were dismissed between 2022 and 2024 due to road accidents, state deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde told the legislative council on Monday. In a written response, Shinde also said 603 drivers have been suspended due to accidents.Shinde added that to prevent accidents, the…

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15-car local expansion crawls on CR; work done at only 5 of 34 stations | Mumbai News

Mumbai: The plan to expand 15-coach suburban train services on Central Railway (CR) is progressing slowly, with platform extension work completed at only five of the 34 stations identified on the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT)–Kalyan/Kasara/Khopoli corridor.The delay has also cast uncertainty over the introduction of a revised suburban timetable, which was expected after the…

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