Mangaluru: The renovated Jos Alukkas showroom on Light House Hill Road in Hampankatta was inaugurated on Saturday by Third Additional District and Sessions Judge of Mangaluru Sandhya S.

Addressing the gathering on the occasion, the judge said, “Jos Alukkas is a household name among the people of Mangaluru, having gained the trust of clients as a leading jeweler with high quality products. I congratulate Jos Alukkas on the achievement and wish the team the very best in continuing on the set path.”

Film actors Roopesh Shetty, who was the chief guest, actor Rachana Rai and advocate B Guruprasad Shetty, also spoke on the occasion, congratulating the jewelry house. Jos Alukkas Managing Directors Varghese Alukka, Paul J Alukka and John Alukka, HRD head Tony Ignatius, Sales head Joseph, SCM Santhosh, Area Manager Biju TL, Managers Augustin and others were also present during the inauguration. Journalist Chethan Pilikula was the compere for the event.

The festive edition 'Shubha Mangalyam Bridal Collections 2023' would be the special attraction of the renovated showroom. The jewelry collection at the showroom are crafted by skilled designers as well as traditional artisans from various states. The jewelry collection under 'Shubha Mangalyam' are, therefore, reflections of the cultural heritage and the sculptural ingenuity of India, Jos Alukkas has stated in its press release.

“The showroom is a haven for international lab-certified world-class diamonds and magnificent platinum collections. Customers can avail of a noteworthy 25 per cent discount on diamonds and a generous 7 per cent on platinum jewelry. An exclusive inaugural offer entails customers receiving a complimentary gold coin upon making a minimum purchase of Rs 50,000 worth of gold jewelry,” the house added.

Jos Alukkas further said in the press release, “Customers are invited to exchange their old gold for new BIS HUID hallmarked gold jewelry and take advantage of the associated benefits. The Gold Purchase Advance Scheme allows customers to invest in monthly gold schemes and get ornaments on maturity with special discounts.”

The jewelry house also said, “Jos Alukkas' 5,500 crores expansion venture stands as the single largest investment and expansion plan ever undertaken by a jewelry retail brand in the country. Being a pioneering Indian jewelry brand to introduce the HUID Campaign, Jos Alukkas has garnered nationwide recognition solidifying its leading position in HUID awareness and promotion. With a trusted legacy of 58 years in the jewelry industry, Jos Alukkas is renowned for its commitment to trust and offering nothing less than real certified purity. Through its expansion endeavors, Jos Alukkas aspires to extend its legacy of trusted and high-quality jewelry to customers across the country.”

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Panaji (PTI): A court in North Goa on Wednesday remanded Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, co-owners of the ‘Birch by Romeo Lane’ nightclub, in police custody for five days.

The brothers, brought to Goa from Delhi after being deported from Thailand in connection with the December 6 blaze that killed 25, were produced in the court after undergoing health check-ups twice at the District Hospital in North Goa.

Judicial Magistrate First Class Mapusa Puja Sardesai remanded the two brothers in police custody for five days.

Advocate Vishnu Joshi, representing Bhavana Joshi who lost four family members in the tragedy, said that the accused were asking for “special consideration” claiming poor health.

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“We said they should not be given any extra relaxation,” he said, adding that the court has taken cognisance of the fact that this is about the death of “25 people in the form of mass genocide”.

“But since they kept pressing for medical check-up, the court ordered reexamination of their health. It is clear in the medical examination that they don’t require any consideration. The accused sought special considerations in the lock-up like a good mattress, which the court refused,” said Joshi.

A team of the Goa Police, along with the Luthra brothers, arrived at the Manohar International Airport, Mopa, in North Goa at 10.45 am.

The duo was initially taken to a Primary Health Centre at Siolim for medical examination. They were then taken to the District Hospital at Mapusa.

After their health assessment, the two were brought to the court.

The court directed that the accused be sent for fresh medical examination. Accordingly, the two were again taken to the District Hospital.

Later, they were produced before Judge Sardesai, who ordered the five-day police custody of the accused.

After the fire tragedy at Arpora village, the Anjuna police had registered a case against the Luthra brothers on various charges, including culpable homicide not amounting to murder.

The brothers were arrested in Delhi on Tuesday after being deported from Thailand. A court there allowed the Goa Police their two-day transit remand.

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The duo had fled to Phuket in Thailand early on December 7, hours after the fire at their nightclub, prompting the authorities to issue an Interpol Blue Corner Notice and cancel their passports.

They were detained by Thai authorities at Phuket on December 11 following a request from the Indian government, which later coordinated with officials in Thailand to deport them under legal treaties between the two nations.

Five managers and staff members have already been arrested by the Goa Police in connection with the fire.