Mangaluru: Hamd Foods opens second store in Krishnapur
Suratkal: Hamd Foods — known for its exclusive food products crafted to reduce reliance on unhealthy instant meals — inaugurated its second store on Monday at the Welcome Complex in 7th Block, Krishnapura.
The store was inaugurated by a distinguished group of women, reflecting the core of what Hamd Foods stands for — a brand powered by women.
In her address, Chief Guest Dr. Wahida Banu — an Ayurvedic practitioner, Principal & Head at Karnataka Ayurveda Medical College, Mangalore — highlighted that Hamd's team is doing a great job with its emphasis on natural and chemical-free products. "Hamd Foods’ products and services are the need of the hour in this busy world when people are resorting to unhealthy instant foods” she said and wished the company continued success.
“We’re thrilled to bring Hamd to Surathkal,” said the founder, Shahida A. “This store isn’t just about selling products — it’s about sharing a lifestyle, where health, flavor, and convenience go hand in hand.”
“We have noticed that in the present times, the children's health is deteriorating. Oftentimes because the parents are busy, and have no time to cook healthy food and feed their children. I'm glad to see that such a store has now opened in Krishnapura. I will surely use & recommend these products.”, said Ms. Bhavya, Principal of Hira Public School, Krishnapura.
Abdul Hafeez & Shareef, the franchise owners of Hamd in Krishnapura, detailed that the company produces over 150 products, all natural, and free from artificial colors, harmful preservatives & chemicals. He mentioned that while the first store is located in Falnir, Mangalore, the second has now opened in Krishnapura, with plans to launch a third one in Thokkottu soon.
Rooted in the philosophy “Healthy Food, Healthy Life,” Hamd Home Store will offer an exclusive range of stone-ground masala pastes, fresh spice powders, flours, frozen snacks, personal care products, baby & postpartum foods, and more. Some of the flavors of Coastal cuisines like Fish Curry Masala, Ghee Roast, Pulimunchi, and others, have gained the trust and love of many of its customers.
The store was inaugurated by several dignitaries, including former Mangalore City Corporation member Shamshad Aboobacker, Rufina from Karunya Church School, Advocate Mamthaz, Bhavya — Principal of Hira Public School, Shabnam — Principal of Suffah English Medium School, Jazeela Iqbal of Royal Burka, YouTuber Fathima M., in the presence of Hamd Foods’ founders — Shahida A, & Mariyam Shaheera.
The launch marks another milestone in Hamd Foods' journey to bring wellness-driven, homemade products to more homes across Karnataka and beyond.
About Hamd Foods:
Headquartered in the city of Mangaluru, Hamd Foods is a food products company manufacturing a variety of fresh food ingredients ranging from various spices powders to stone ground paste. Founded in 2017, Hamd Foods stands true to its motto 'Healthy food, Healthy Life', producing natural, chemical-free and preservative-free products of taste without compromising on health.
Hamd Foods is not just a family run business but is a platform brought up to this level by a number of women through their dedication and specialisation in preparing certain food products. What began as a small, family-driven initiative has grown into a trusted brand led and supported by women — now serving households across cities.
Event Details:
Location: Welcome Building, Near Dr. Ravichandra Pragnan, 7th block, Krishnapura, Surathkal.
Opening Time: 11.00 am.
Customers can look forward to the same trusted taste and quality they love — now in a fresh, and welcoming space at Welcome Building, 7th block, Krishnapura.
For more information or queries contact:
Mr. Najmuddin Rafath Hasan
Marketing Manager
rafathhasan379@gmail.com
+91 9980013195
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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta accuses Mamata Banerjee of stalling SIR; TMC hits back
Kolkata (PTI): Alleging that her West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee had approached the Supreme Court to stall the SIR exercise to prevent the identification of infiltrators, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday claimed that the people of the state have made up their minds to dislodge the Trinamool Congress from power.
The TMC countered strongly, urging Gupta to "look into her own backyard" and accused her of making absurd allegations against the TMC government without checking facts.
Addressing participants at the 'Nari Sankalp Yatra' organised by the BJP's women's wing at Science City auditorium here, Gupta alleged that the "hands-off" and appeasement policies of the TMC government had allowed thousands of infiltrators to enter the state in recent years.
She claimed that this had put a strain on basic rights such as access to water, electricity, ration, education, livelihood and the right to vote for genuine citizens.
"She wants to perpetuate this and hence is trying to stall the SIR exercise, which aims at identifying and deporting infiltrators. Imagine a chief minister going to the apex court to argue against an exercise meant to ensure free and fair polls," Gupta said.
The BJP leader alleged that appeasement politics had reached an "alarming level" under the TMC regime.
Raising concerns over women's safety, she claimed that women in the state were not secure despite having a woman chief minister.
Referring to the rape-murder of a woman doctor at RG Kar Hospital, Gupta alleged that the state government had failed to respond adequately to such crimes.
She also referred to the alleged rape of a woman medic in Durgapur and another law student on a Kolkata college campus, claiming that criminals had been emboldened to commit brutalities against women.
She alleged that in crimes against women, overall crime incidents and child marriages, West Bengal remained among the top -- "a slur on a state which once led intellectual and social movements and set examples for the rest of the country," she said.
Criticising the state government's welfare initiatives, she said schemes such as Kanyashree were built on "false claims" and asserted that women needed security rather than assurances.
Accusing the state government of blocking central schemes, Gupta alleged that funds worth "lakhs of crores of rupees" had not reached the poor due to non-implementation of programmes such as Ayushman Bharat, PM Awas Yojana and Jal Jeevan Mission by the state.
"You are only interested in renaming projects and taking credit," she said.
Gupta also alleged that the education sector in the state had been adversely affected, saying several state-run schools had closed due to a shortage of teachers and that the government was opposed to the National Education Policy.
Drawing a comparison with BJP-ruled Delhi, Gupta said, "People have already voted out 'Bhaia' (a reference to former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal). Now it is your turn to bid farewell to 'Didi'." Calling upon women to resist what she termed "strong-arm tactics", she urged them to assert their strength, invoking the imagery of Goddess Durga.
"Bengal has the right to live with dignity, and women have the right to live with dignity," she added.
Reacting to Gupta's allegations, West Bengal Women and Child Welfare minister Shashi Panja accused her of making "absurd allegations" against the Trinamool Congress government ahead of elections.
Panja alleged that during Gupta's tenure in Delhi, several incidents had raised serious concerns, including reports of missing young women and a blast near the Red Fort.
She also criticised the air pollution situation in the national capital, claiming that people were struggling to breathe.
The TMC leader said that despite being in power for a year, Gupta was making "tall claims" instead of addressing key issues in Delhi.
Panja further alleged that the Delhi CM visited West Bengal during elections to "peddle false allegations" against the state government.
Rebutting Gupta, the TMC said in a post on X said, "Madam why did you go off-script again? For your edification, here are the cold, hard facts: In total cases of crimes (IPC + SLL), Bengal ranks a respectable 15th, far safer than BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat, which languish near the bottom."
"In overall crime rate, Bengal sits comfortably at 28th. Who's second? Your own Delhi. Double Engine Gujarat and Haryana grab 4th and 5th as top-tier crime havens," the TMC said.
"In child marriage, Assam again takes the shameful pole position. And yet you dare lecture Bengal? Stop embarrassing yourself, stop the hypocrisy, and maybe fix the rotting mess in your own backyard before pointing fingers at a state that's outperforming your disasters on every key metric," the TMC countered.
