'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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Ranji Trophy final: Paras Dogra headbutts Karnataka substitute during heated Day 2 in Hubballi
Huballi: Tempers flared on Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy final as Jammu and Kashmir captain Paras Dogra was involved in an ugly on-field incident with Karnataka substitute fielder KV Aneesh at the Hubballi Cricket Ground.
The confrontation took place in the 101st over of Jammu and Kashmir’s first innings. Dogra, who was batting with Kanhaiya Wadhawan during a key partnership, edged a delivery from Prasidh Krishna for a boundary. Soon after, he exchanged words with Aneesh, who was fielding at forward short leg.
What began as a verbal exchange quickly turned physical. In a sudden outburst, Dogra moved towards Aneesh and headbutted him while still wearing his helmet. The act left players and officials stunned, forcing the umpires to intervene immediately.
Senior Karnataka batter Mayank Agarwal stepped in and confronted Dogra, while the umpires worked to calm the situation. At the end of the over, Dogra apologised, but Aneesh appeared visibly upset and did not accept the apology on the field.
The tension did not stop there. Agarwal and KL Rahul were also seen engaging in sharp exchanges with the Jammu and Kashmir skipper. Moments later, another heated moment unfolded when Karnataka pacer Vijaykumar Vyshak and Wadhawan came face to face after accidental contact during a run. Teammates and officials again had to step in to prevent matters from escalating further.
Despite the dramatic scenes, Jammu and Kashmir continued to stay in control of the match. The team crossed the 350-run mark in the first innings, building on the strong start made on Day 1.
Earlier, Shubham Pundir had anchored the innings with a well-made 121. Yawer Hassan contributed 88 runs, while Abdul Samad added 61, putting Karnataka under sustained pressure in the final.
