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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Single higher education regulator bill tabled in LS; Oppn flags ‘centralisation,' JPC likely
New Delhi: A bill to set up a 13-member body to regulate institutions of higher education was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan introduced the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, which seeks to establish an overarching higher education commission along with three councils for regulation, accreditation, and ensuring academic standards for universities and higher education institutions in India.
Meanwhile, the move drew strong opposition, with members warning that it could weaken institutional autonomy and result in excessive centralisation of higher education in India.
The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, earlier known as the Higher Education Council of India (HECI) Bill, has been introduced in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
The proposed legislation seeks to merge three existing regulatory bodies, the University Grants Commission (UGC), the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), and the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), into a single unified body called the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan.
At present, the UGC regulates non-technical higher education institutions, the AICTE oversees technical education, and the NCTE governs teacher education in India.
Under the proposed framework, the new commission will function through three separate councils responsible for regulation, accreditation, and the maintenance of academic standards across universities and higher education institutions in the country.
According to the Bill, the present challenges faced by higher educational institutions due to the multiplicity of regulators having non-harmonised regulatory approval protocols will be done away with.
The higher education commission, which will be headed by a chairperson appointed by the President of India, will cover all central universities and colleges under it, institutes of national importance functioning under the administrative purview of the Ministry of Education, including IITs, NITs, IISc, IISERs, IIMs, and IIITs.
At present, IITs and IIMs are not regulated by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
Government to refer bill to JPC; Oppn slams it
The government has expressed its willingness to refer it to a joint committee after several members of the Lok Sabha expressed strong opposition to the Bill, stating that they were not given time to study its provisions.
Responding to the opposition, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the government intends to refer the Bill to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for detailed examination.
Congress Lok Sabha MP Manish Tewari warned that the Bill could result in “excessive centralisation” of higher education. He argued that the proposed law violates the constitutional division of legislative powers between the Union and the states.
According to him, the Bill goes beyond setting academic standards and intrudes into areas such as administration, affiliation, and the establishment and closure of university campuses. These matters, he said, fall under Entry 25 of the Concurrent List and Entry 32 of the State List, which cover the incorporation and regulation of state universities.
Tewari further stated that the Bill suffers from “excessive delegation of legislative power” to the proposed commission. He pointed out that crucial aspects such as accreditation frameworks, degree-granting powers, penalties, institutional autonomy, and even the supersession of institutions are left to be decided through rules, regulations, and executive directions. He argued that this amounts to a violation of established constitutional principles governing delegated legislation.
Under the Bill, the regulatory council will have the power to impose heavy penalties on higher education institutions for violating provisions of the Act or related rules. Penalties range from ₹10 lakh to ₹75 lakh for repeated violations, while establishing an institution without approval from the commission or the state government could attract a fine of up to ₹2 crore.
Concerns were also raised by members from southern states over the Hindi nomenclature of the Bill. N.K. Premachandran, an MP from the Revolutionary Socialist Party representing Kollam in Kerala, said even the name of the Bill was difficult to pronounce.
He pointed out that under Article 348 of the Constitution, the text of any Bill introduced in Parliament must be in English unless Parliament decides otherwise.
DMK MP T.M. Selvaganapathy also criticised the government for naming laws and schemes only in Hindi. He said the Constitution clearly mandates that the nomenclature of a Bill should be in English so that citizens across the country can understand its intent.
Congress MP S. Jothimani from Tamil Nadu’s Karur constituency described the Bill as another attempt to impose Hindi and termed it “an attack on federalism.”
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