Mangaluru: Fourth branch of 'Apple Mart' inaugurated in Valencia
Mangaluru: Another branch of leading supermarket chain of the city “Apple Mart” was on Thursday inaugurated on Valencia Church road near Kankanady at Lands Trades Insignia Apartments. Run by AK Group of Companies, this is the fourth branch of the supermarket in the city.
Rev. Father Joswin Praveen D’Souza, Asst. Parish Priest – Valencia Church inaugurated the new branch of Apple Mart. He was present at the event as the chief guest.
Speaking after inaugurating the new branch, Rev. Father Joswin Praveen D’Souza added that quality customer service has been one of the significant attributes of AK Group of Companies who are in the business for over 35 years now. He also added that the company should maintain providing quality customer service to continue earning trust of the customers.
Dr. Roshan Shetty A, Consultant Surgical Gastroenterologist, City Hospital Research and Diagnostic Center – Mangalore inaugurated the vegetable section of the newly inaugurated supermarket.
Addressing the ceremony, Dr. Shetty added that he has had close connection with the AK family and lauded their growth in the businesses they stepped into. He also wished the new store to be a successful venture for the company.
B Abdul Aziz Hasan, Chairman, H H Red Bricks – Mangaluru and Managing Director, New India Construction who was also present at the event as chief guest inaugurated the new product of AK Group “Clenzoff”.
Clenzoff, which is available in three different flavors can be used to hygienically clean wash basins, toilet and bathrooms. It will be made available in the market from Thursday.
M Ahmed, President AK Group of Companies presided over the ceremony. Group’s other directors, partners and others were present during the inaugural event.
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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.
