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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Traffic fraud: Fake 'no-entry' sticker racket busted in Delhi, mastermind among 3 held
New Delhi (PTI): Police here have busted a crime syndicate involved in traffic fraud and extortion, arresting three people including the alleged mastermind who sold fake stickers to help commercial vehicles bypass no-entry restrictions, an official said on Saturday.
The police said they dismantled a third organised syndicate linked to traffic-related frauds, with the arrest of Rinku Rana alias Bhushan, his associate Sonu Sharma and Mukesh Kumar alias Pakodi, who was also connected to another extortion syndicate.
According to the police, Rinku Rana was running a well-organised network that facilitated the movement of commercial goods vehicles during restricted hours by selling fake 'marka' or stickers for Rs 2,000 to Rs 5,000 per vehicle every month. The stickers were falsely projected as authorisation to evade traffic challans.
During raids, the police recovered Rs 31 lakh in cash, property documents worth several crores of rupees, over 500 fake stickers and six mobile phones allegedly used to operate the syndicate.
The crackdown followed a complaint filed by a traffic police officer in April this year after a commercial vehicle tried to evade checking by producing a fake sticker claiming exemption from enforcement action.
Investigation revealed that social media groups were being used to coordinate the illegal movement of vehicles and alert drivers about traffic police checkpoints, police said.
"A parallel system was being run to cheat drivers and vehicle owners while undermining traffic enforcement. On the basis of evidence, provisions related to organised crime under the BNS were invoked," a senior police officer said.
Sonu Sharma, the police said, managed social media groups through which stickers were sold and real-time alerts were circulated regarding traffic police movement. He also acted as a link between Rana and drivers operating in the field.
In a related development, Mukesh Kumar alias Pakodi, an associate of Rajkumar alias Raju Meena, who was earlier arrested under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), was also apprehended.
Mukesh allegedly helped extort money from transporters and was involved in blackmailing traffic police personnel by recording enforcement actions, the police said.
Investigators alleged the syndicate led by Rajkumar deployed drivers to deliberately violate traffic rules and secretly record police officials during challans, later using manipulated videos to extort money under threat of false allegations.
The police said that in total, eight accused belonging to three different organised crime syndicates linked to traffic frauds and extortion have been arrested so far.
Further investigation is underway to trace the remaining members, conduct financial probes, and analyse digital evidence recovered during the raids, officials added.
