Notices issued based on digital transactions, says Commercial Taxes Joint Commissioner Mysore/Mysuru: The Karnataka Department of Commercial Taxes has issued notices in 1,314 instances across the Mysuru Division — which includes Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, Mandya and Kodagu districts — regarding Goods and Services Tax (GST) registration compliance. These include bakeries, confectionery stores, hotels, canteens, pan shops,…
Traders dealing in GST-exempt goods need not worry, says Tax Officer
July 23, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The Department of Commercial Taxes has begun collecting information on traders using data from UPI and other online payment platforms. However, since transaction records do not indicate the nature of goods sold, it is currently difficult to determine whether traders are dealing in taxable or exempt items. P.D. Shobha, In-Charge Joint Commissioner (Administration Division),…
Road taxpayers rewarded with pothole-filled streets
July 23, 2025Mysuru: Mysuru’s road tax-paying citizens seem to have been handed a dubious gift — cratered, pothole-riddled roads that make daily commuting a risky affair. From the heart of the city to its outskirts, the majority of roads are scarred with potholes of various shapes and sizes, turning routine rides into hazardous journeys. One minor miscalculation,…
Cash-only sales on the rise amid GST anxiety
July 23, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Amid growing concerns over Goods and Services Tax (GST) compliance, several small traders in Mysuru city have reportedly shifted to cash-only transactions. However, many continue to use UPI-based digital payment methods for customer convenience. At Devaraja Market, some fruit vendors — whose products are GST-exempt — have removed UPI QR codes from their stalls….
City Police launch traffic beat system to prevent accidents
July 23, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar inaugurated the new traffic beat system in the city this morning. The event was held at the Commissioner’s Office auditorium in Nazarbad. Explaining about the initiative, which is also a first of its kind, Latkar, with the help of a PowerPoint Presentation, said, “The Traffic Beat System, in general,…
Four-day expo to showcase works of former Mysore Palace artist
July 23, 2025S.R. Iyengar is a pioneer of early modern art, says Ganjifa Raghupathi Bhat Mysore/Mysuru: A four-day exhibition of paintings by former Mysore Palace artist late S.R. Iyengar opened this morning at the Wadiyar Centre for Architecture (WCFA) on Krishnaraja Boulevard Road. The exhibition, featuring 16 paintings and portraits by Iyengar created between 1940 and 1985,…
Manholes posing problems at B.M. Sri Nagar
July 23, 2025Mysuru: Residents of B.M. Sri Nagar are facing problems related to manholes in the locality as repair works are being taken up everyday especially on 2nd Main Road of the area. After the repair of the manhole located at the junction of the 6th Cross, the broken lid has been covered to the manhole and…
Madiga Associations to stage Statewide stir in front of DC offices on Aug. 1
July 23, 2025Bengaluru: Seeking inner reservation quota among SC communities, Madiga Associations will stage a demonstration in front of Deputy Commissioner (DC) offices in all districts of the State on Aug. 1. Announcing this at a press meet here yesterday, former Union Minister and BJP leader A.Narayanaswamy said that it has been a year since a Supreme…
State to induct Civil Defence volunteers soon
July 23, 2025Interested may submit applications at District Home Guards Office; volunteers to be involved in emergency rescue operations Mysuru: The State Government has decided to introduce the concept of Civil Defence Volunteers to involve interested persons in the rescue of people and cattle during emergency situations. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who has given his consent for the…
Repair Kukkarahalli Lake walking path: MGP urges UoM VC
July 23, 2025Mysuru: Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) has urged the University of Mysore (UoM) to repair the walking path around Kukkarahalli Lake in city. With UoM being the custodian of Kukkarahalli Lake, MGP Convenor D.V. Dayanand Sagar has urged Varsity Registrar to take action to repair the walking path. “UoM Vice-Chancellor Prof. N.K. Lokanath has vast concern…















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