Mangaluru: Hamd Foods, a rapidly growing name in the natural food products sector, inaugurated its third outlet, the Hamd Home Store, in Thokkottu on Monday.

A key highlight of the event was the launch of three new products: Sautéed Tomato-Onion Paste, Chicken Stew Masala, and Marwai Sukka Masala Mix. All three offerings are made with natural ingredients, ensuring hygiene and authenticity.

The new Thokkottu outlet offers over 150 natural and organic food and personal care products. Ranging from spice blends to frozen goods, Hamd Foods is known for avoiding artificial colors and harmful preservatives, winning the trust of customers across India.

Marking the occasion, the co-founder of Hamd Foods Mariyam Shahira said, “We bring convenience & save your time, not to encourage laziness, but to boost productivity by helping you focus your energy on what truly matters..”
Following the success of its previous stores in Falnir and Krishnapura, the Thokkottu outlet has been launched, with more planned in the near future.

"In today’s fast-paced world, many people don’t have the time to cook healthy meals at home and end up depending on unhealthy outside food. That’s why Hamd is committed to offering natural, ready-to-use products that make everyday and special meal prep easier, with growing demand from our customers, we’ve opened our new outlet in Thokottu to serve areas like Ullal, Ucchila, Talapady, K C Road, Babbukatte, Deralakatte, and beyond", said founder of Hamd Foods, Shahida A.

The event was graced by a distinguished panel of women guests, led by Dr. Sara Noushad, Consultant Gynecologist & Obstetrician. Chief guests included educators, entrepreneurs, social workers, and civic leaders, who included Suhasini Babbukatte, Abida Shafi, Fathima Mahroon, Zareena Begum, Ramlath, Jacintha, Sapna Harish, Dr. Umme Amarah, Shahbaz, Anisha, and Mumtaz.

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Patna: As the countdown to the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections officially begins with the notification for the first phase issued on Friday, political maneuvering has intensified within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

The spotlight is currently on Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) leader and Union Minister Chirag Paswan, who is demanding 36 seats, even as the BJP has so far offered only 22, The New Indian Express quoted its sources as saying.

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar convened a meeting of senior JD(U) leaders at his official residence, 1 Anne Marg, to finalise the list of candidates. Meanwhile, LJP chief Paswan called an emergency meeting of his party’s core team at the state office to discuss seat distribution and election preparedness.

While Paswan is reportedly pressing for 36 seats, the BJP is hesitant to concede beyond 22. A final decision is expected only after the LJP's central parliamentary board convenes in the national capital.

The JD(U), on its part, is reportedly firm on retaining constituencies held by its sitting MLAs. Chirag Paswan’s party reportedly wants to contest seats like Manhar in Vaishali, Matihani in Begusarai, and Chakai in Jamui, which are presently represented by JD(U) legislators.

On the opposition front, Congress, a major ally of the opposition INDIA bloc, has moved ahead with candidate selection, clearing 25 names for seats largely seen as traditional party bastions. The list was finalised during a meeting of the party’s Central Election Committee held in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Bihar will vote in two phases, on November 6 and 11, to elect a new Assembly, with counting on November 14.