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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Chennai: A plea has been filed in the Madras High Court seeking the establishment of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) or directions to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) or Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe the corruption charges against Indian businessman Gautam Adani. The plea follows Adani’s indictment by the United States Department of Justice in the Eastern District of New York on bribery charges.

Filed by Advocate and Desiya Makkal Sakthi Katchi President ML Ravi, the plea alleges that Adani, along with other businessmen and power distribution companies in India, was involved in a scheme to bribe Indian government officials. The bribes were reportedly aimed at securing lucrative solar energy contracts with Indian entities. According to the US Department of Justice, Adani’s group paid USD 265 million in bribes, primarily to officials in Andhra Pradesh, to secure contracts with state electricity distribution companies between 2001 and 2023.

Ravi criticised the Indian authorities for their silence on the matter, despite the exposure of the corruption by foreign agencies. He argued that the lack of action by Indian investigation agencies undermines public trust and hinders national development. He called for a thorough investigation to uncover the full extent of the allegations, asserting that public officials had abused their power for personal gain, in violation of their duties.