'Dates Fest' kicks off in Mangalore, showcasing 40 varieties from 11 countries
Mangaluru: The much-anticipated 'Dates Fest,' organized by the renowned date store 'Reem,' commenced on Friday with an inauguration ceremony in front of the Spar store at Fiza Mall. The festival, featuring an exhibition and sale of a diverse range of dates, will run until March 3rd, offering Mangaluru residents the opportunity to explore and purchase approximately 40 varieties from 11 different countries.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony was conducted by Dr. Abdulla Kunhi, the Chancellor of Yenepoya University, and Advocate Manoraj Rajeev. The guests conveyed their best wishes for the success of the festival.
Among those present at the inauguration were Iqbal S, the Managing Director of Gold Palace, Asif Sufi Khan from Home Plus, and Ahmed Hussain, partner, Reem Dates.
The 'Dates Fest' features a collection of high-quality natural dates, including American varieties, sourced from 11 countries. Muhammad Mukhtar, a partner at Reem Dates, highlighted that the festival provides a unique opportunity to showcase and sell dates, with a special focus on the rare and exclusive variety.
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Two people killed as poultry vehicle rams into parked truck in Belagavi
Belagavi (Karnataka) (PTI): Two people were killed, and another was severely injured after a goods vehicle transporting poultry birds allegedly rammed into a stationary truck on a national highway in Belagavi in the early hours of Tuesday, police said.
The deceased have been identified as Wasim (28) and Mubarak (22), both natives of Shivamogga district, they said.
The driver of the vehicle, Basavaraj Eerappa Hanchinamani (37), suffered critical injuries and has been admitted to a hospital, police said.
According to police, the accident occurred when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, allegedly due to drowsiness, and crashed into a truck parked along the highway.
The goods vehicle was en route from Kolhapur to Sorab in Shivamogga district, carrying poultry. Several chickens were also killed in the impact, a senior police officer said.
Police personnel from the Hirebagewadi Police Station visited the spot and conducted an inspection.
Injured people and the bodies of the deceased were shifted to a hospital, police added.
