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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BJP's downfall has begun, its govt at Centre in minority: Mamata
Howrah/Baruipur (WB) (PTI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday hit out at the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claiming that the saffron party's "downfall" began after the Centre failed to secure passage of a Constitution amendment bill to implement women's reservation in legislatures from 2029.
Addressing back-to-back rallies at Uluberia in Howrah and Baruipur in South 24 Parganas, the TMC supremo said Friday's events in Parliament had shown that the BJP was no longer a party with a majority of its own and was surviving in office only with the support of two allies.
"Yesterday proved they are no longer a majority government. It is a minority government. They are somehow running it with the support of two parties," she said, in an apparent reference to the BJP's dependence on allies in the NDA.
In a major setback to the Centre, a Constitution amendment bill to implement 33 per cent reservation for women in legislatures in 2029 and increase the number of Lok Sabha seats to 816 was defeated on Friday, with the ruling dispensation asserting that the struggle to give the rights to women will continue.
While 298 members voted in support of the bill in the Lok Sabha, 230 MPs voted against it. Out of 528 members who voted, the bill required 352 votes for a two-thirds majority.
Banerjee questioned why the women's reservation was tied to the delimitation exercise.
"Why link it with delimitation? Is this an attempt to hide fish with greens?" she asked, invoking the Bengali phrase 'shak diye mach dhaka' to claim that the "Centre was trying to conceal its real intentions".
Ahead of the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections, Banerjee sought to turn the BJP's parliamentary setback into a larger political narrative, portraying it as the "beginning of the BJP's decline nationally".
"Modi sahib's downfall began in Delhi yesterday. In the Lok Sabha, you have been defeated; now you will have to be defeated on the ground. Bengal will show the way," she told cheering supporters at Uluberia.
In typical Mamata style, she mixed political attacks with personal anecdotes and old grievances.
Recalling her long association with the demand for women's reservation, Banerjee said she had been fighting for the cause since 1998, long before the BJP made it an issue.
"This is not a women's bill. I have fought for women's reservation since 1998. They are using the media to spread lies," she said.
The TMC supremo accused the Centre of linking the women's quota with delimitation in order to conceal what she described as a larger political design.
Banerjee alleged that the proposed delimitation exercise was aimed at redrawing political boundaries and weakening states like West Bengal.
"It was a plan to divide the country, divide Bengal and divide every state. The game was to increase the number of Lok Sabha seats. We sent our 21 MPs to Parliament because the issue was important. We will not allow Bengal to be divided," she said.
The chief minister said the BJP did not need to lecture her party on women's empowerment, asserting that the TMC had already ensured greater representation for women than most parties in the country.
She said women constituted around 37 per cent of the party's elected Lok Sabha MPs and 46 per cent of its Rajya Sabha members.
"We have given 50 per cent reservation to women in panchayats and municipalities. Show me another party that has done this," she said.
The reference was meant to reinforce one of the Trinamool Congress' strongest political claims -- that it has built a durable support base among women voters through welfare schemes and representation.
As she moved from Uluberia to Baruipur, Banerjee sharpened her attack further and sought to bring Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar into the campaign.
"Did you see what happened to Nitish Kumar? They used him during the elections and then pushed him aside," she said.
Kumar resigned as Bihar chief minister on Tuesday, making way for the first-ever BJP-led government in the state.
Banerjee also cautioned people against filling up forms under a proposed scheme promising cash assistance by the BJP.
"Now, they (BJP leaders) are saying they will give Rs 3,000. Do not fill up those forms by mistake. They are taking your name and address. Then they will take away all the money from your account. They are all frauds," she alleged.
Banerjee also accused the BJP of planning to "misuse" the central agencies and security forces during the assembly elections.
"IAS and IPS officers have their dignity. We will foil every plan to capture Bengal using the central forces. Yesterday, Modi's downfall began in Delhi. The election defeat in Bengal will be the second fall," she said.
Her remarks drew loud applause from party workers, as the TMC has been projecting the 2026 West Bengal election not merely as a state contest but as the next big political battle after the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
Banerjee also used the rallies to revive her familiar attack on the BJP over what she calls its "double standards" on religion and food.
"You are looting the country and destroying it. When you go to Saudi Arabia and hug leaders there, you do not talk about Hindu-Muslim. So much beef is exported. But in Bengal, you want to stop people from eating fish and meat," she said.
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