Mangaluru: Meralda Jewels, a distinguished name in the jewellery industry with a wide range of ornaments in gold, diamond, gemstone, 'polki' and platinum jewellery, with its stores in Kochi, Kozhikode, and Kannur, is all set to launch its fourth store on Balmatta Road in Mangaluru.

Anticipation is high as the city eagerly awaits the grand opening on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. What promises to make this occasion truly memorable is the star-studded presence, with the film actress Athiya Shetty gracing the event. Athiya will be joined by dignitaries, adding to the grandeur of the launch.

Meralda Jewels, known for its wide collection of exquisite traditional, modern and trendy jewellery, is ready to captivate the hearts of Mangaluru. The brand is synonymous with opulence and artistry. As the doors to this newest store swing open, Mangaluru's residents are in for an unforgettable experience. The grand opening promises to showcase a breathtaking array of jewellery pieces that are sure to draw admirers from every corner of the city.

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Nanded (PTI): A farmer, his wife and their two sons were found dead in two different locations in Maharashtra’s Nanded district on Thursday morning, in what police suspect to be a mass suicide, an official said.

Around 8 am, the bodies of Ramesh Sonaji Lakhe (51) and his wife Radhabai Lakhe (45) were discovered on a cot in their home at Jawala Murar village in Mudkhed tehsil, he said.

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The bodies of their sons, Umesh (25) and Bajrang (23), were subsequently found on nearby railway lines. It appears they jumped in front of a speeding train, the official said.

Police inspector Dattatray Manthale told reporters, “The parents were found dead inside their home, while the sons took their lives on the railway tracks. We have asked a Forensic Science Laboratory team to collect evidence. The truth will come out only after a thorough technical investigation and autopsy.”

While the nature of their death appears to be part of a suicide pact, police said the exact circumstances remain unclear.

The family belonged to the small-scale farming community, but it is not yet confirmed if financial distress or a domestic crisis triggered the extreme step, the official said.

Neighbours described the Lakhes as a hardworking family who struggled against the odds of small-land farming to sustain themselves.

The Nanded rural police are recording statements of relatives and checking for notes or final messages left by the family.