LuLu Group Launches Fourth Store in Bengaluru at M5 ECity Mall, Electronic City

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Bengaluru, May 18, 2025 — Expanding its footprint in Karnataka, LuLu Group has launched its fourth store in Bengaluru — LuLu Daily, located at M5 ECity Mall in Electronic City. The grand opening was held in the presence of Ramalinga Reddy, Hon’ble Minister of Transport and Muzrai, Government of Karnataka, and Yusuffali M.A., Chairman and Managing Director of LuLu Group.

The launch event was attended by several dignitaries, including B.T. Nagaraj Reddy, Chairman, M5 Mahendra Group; Uday B Garudachar, MLA, Chickpet Constituency; Ashraf Ali, Executive Director, LuLu Group; Ananth A.V., Director, LuLu International Holdings, and senior management from the Group.

Speaking at the inauguration, Yusuffali M.A. said, “This new store creates over a thousand direct and indirect employment opportunities and delivers a significant boost to the local economy. It also supports local farmers and suppliers through direct sourcing. With this launch, we bring a world-class shopping experience even closer to our customers.”

Spanning 45,000 sq. ft., the new LuLu Daily outlet is designed to provide a premium global shopping experience. The store features an extensive range of offerings, including fresh fruits and vegetables, groceries, meat, dairy, household essentials, toys, beauty products, and more. A vibrant fresh food and bakery section caters to both daily needs and specialty tastes, making it a one-stop destination for modern consumers.

To enhance customer convenience, the store also offers over 700 parking spaces and attractive inaugural offers for early shoppers.

Also present at the ceremony were Nishad M.A., Director & CEO, LuLu Group India; Fahaz Ashraf, Director, LuLu Group India; Rejith Radhakrishnan, COO, LuLu Group India; Shereef K.K., Regional Director, LuLu Karnataka Region; and Jamal K.P., Regional Manager, LuLu Karnataka Region, along with other senior officials.

With its strategic location in one of Bengaluru’s busiest tech and residential corridors, the new LuLu Daily store is set to become a key retail destination in the city.

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ಸ್ಥಳೀಯ ಆರ್ಥಿಕತೆಗೆ ಉತ್ತೇಜನ ನೀಡಿದ ಲುಲು ಡೈಲಿ: ಹೊಸ ಶಾಖೆ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಉದ್ಘಾಟನೆ

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ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು | ಮೇ 18, 2025:
ಅಂತರರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಚಿಲ್ಲರೆ ವ್ಯಾಪಾರದ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆ ಲುಲು ಗ್ರೂಪ್, ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಎಲೆಕ್ಟ್ರಾನಿಕ್ ಸಿಟಿಯ ಎಂ5 ಇಸಿಟಿ ಮಾಲ್ ನಲ್ಲಿ ತನ್ನ ನಾಲ್ಕನೇ ಶಾಖೆಯಾದ ‘ಲುಲು ಡೈಲಿ’ ಸ್ಟೋರ್‌ನ್ನು ಶನಿವಾರ ಉದ್ಘಾಟಿಸಿತು. ಈ ಮೂಲಕ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯ ಚಿಲ್ಲರೆ ವ್ಯಾಪಾರದ ಹಾದಿ ಮತ್ತಷ್ಟು ಬಲವಾಗಿದೆ.

ಹೊಸ ಸ್ಟೋರ್‌ನ ಉದ್ಘಾಟನೆಯನ್ನು ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಸಾರಿಗೆ ಮತ್ತು ಮುಜರಾಯಿ ಇಲಾಖೆ ಸಚಿವ ರಾಮಲಿಂಗ ರೆಡ್ಡಿ ಹಾಗೂ ಲುಲು ಗ್ರೂಪ್ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಯೂಸುಫಲಿ ಎಂ.ಎ. ಅವರು ಸೇರಿ ನೆರವೇರಿಸಿದರು. ಉದ್ಘಾಟನಾ ಸಮಾರಂಭದಲ್ಲಿ ಎಂ5 ಮಹೇಂದ್ರ ಗ್ರೂಪ್‌ನ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಬಿ.ಟಿ. ನಾಗರಾಜ್ ರೆಡ್ಡಿ, ಚಿಕ್ಕಪೇಟೆ ಶಾಸಕ ಉದಯ್ ಬಿ. ಗರುಡಾಚಾರ್, ಲುಲು ಗ್ರೂಪ್‌ನ ಕಾರ್ಯನಿರ್ವಾಹಕ ನಿರ್ದೇಶಕ ಅಶ್ರಫ್ ಅಲಿ, ಡೈರೆಕ್ಟರ್ ಅನಂತ್ ಎ.ವಿ. ಸೇರಿದಂತೆ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯ ಹಿರಿಯ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥಾಪಕರು ಉಪಸ್ಥಿತರಿದ್ದರು.

“ಈ ಹೊಸ ಲುಲು ಡೈಲಿ ಸ್ಟೋರ್ ನೇರ ಹಾಗೂ ಪರೋಕ್ಷವಾಗಿ 1,000ಕ್ಕೂ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ಉದ್ಯೋಗಾವಕಾಶಗಳನ್ನು ಸೃಷ್ಟಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದು, ಸ್ಥಳೀಯ ರೈತರು ಮತ್ತು ಪೂರೈಕೆದಾರರನ್ನು ನೇರ ಸೋರ್ಸಿಂಗ್ ಮೂಲಕ ಬೆಂಬಲಿಸುತ್ತದೆ. ಇದರ ಮೂಲಕ ಸ್ಥಳೀಯ ಆರ್ಥಿಕತೆಗೆ ಗಂಭೀರ ಉತ್ತೇಜನ ದೊರೆಯಲಿದೆ,” ಎಂದು ಲುಲು ಗ್ರೂಪ್ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಯೂಸುಫಲಿ ಎಂ.ಎ. ಹೇಳಿದರು. “ಈ ಪ್ರಾರಂಭದೊಂದಿಗೆ ನಾವು ಜಾಗತಿಕ ಮಟ್ಟದ ಶಾಪಿಂಗ್ ಅನುಭವವನ್ನು ಗ್ರಾಹಕರಿಗೆ ಇನ್ನಷ್ಟು ಹತ್ತಿರಕ್ಕೆ ತರುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇವೆ” ಎಂಬುದೂ ಅವರು ವಿವರಿಸಿದರು.

45,000 ಚದರ ಅಡಿ ವಿಸ್ತೀರ್ಣದ ಈ ಸ್ಟೋರ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ಹಣ್ಣು, ತರಕಾರಿ, ದಿನಸಿ ಸಾಮಗ್ರಿ, ಮಾಂಸ, ಡೇರಿ ಉತ್ಪನ್ನಗಳು, ಗೃಹೋಪಯೋಗಿ ಸಾಮಗ್ರಿಗಳು, ಆಟಿಕೆಗಳು, ಬ್ಯೂಟಿ ಉತ್ಪನ್ನಗಳು ಸೇರಿದಂತೆ ನೂರಾರು ವಿವಿಧ ಆಯ್ಕೆಗಳು ಲಭ್ಯವಿವೆ. ಇತ್ತೀಚಿನ ಅವಶ್ಯಕತೆಗಳನ್ನು ಪೂರೈಸುವ ಉದ್ದೇಶದಿಂದ ವಿನ್ಯಾಸಗೊಳಿಸಲಾದ ಈ ಔಟ್‌ಲೆಟ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರತ್ಯೇಕ ಫ್ರೆಶ್ ಫುಡ್ ಮತ್ತು ಬೇಕರಿ ವಿಭಾಗವೂ ಇದೆ.

ಗ್ರಾಹಕರ ಅನುಕೂಲಕ್ಕಾಗಿ 700ಕ್ಕಿಂತ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ಪಾರ್ಕಿಂಗ್ ಸ್ಥಳಗಳು, ಶಾಪಿಂಗ್ ಸುಲಭವಾಗಿಸಲು ಉದ್ದೇಶಿತ ಆಧುನಿಕ ಸೌಲಭ್ಯಗಳು ಹಾಗೂ ಆಕರ್ಷಕ ಉದ್ಘಾಟನಾ ಕೊಡುಗೆಗಳು ಸಹ ಲಭ್ಯವಿವೆ.

ಉದ್ಘಾಟನಾ ಸಮಾರಂಭದಲ್ಲಿ ಲುಲು ಗ್ರೂಪ್ ಇಂಡಿಯಾ ನಿರ್ದೇಶಕ ಹಾಗೂ ಸಿಇಒ ನಿಷಾದ್ ಎಂ.ಎ., ನಿರ್ದೇಶಕ ಫಹಾಜ್ ಅಶ್ರಫ್, ಸಿಒಒ ರೇಜಿತ್ ರಾಧಾಕೃಷ್ಣನ್, ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ವಲಯದ ಪ್ರಾದೇಶಿಕ ನಿರ್ದೇಶಕ ಶೆರೀಫ್ ಕೆ.ಕೆ., ವಲಯದ ಪ್ರಾದೇಶಿಕ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥಾಪಕ ಜಮಾಲ್ ಕೆ.ಪಿ. ಸೇರಿದಂತೆ ಹಲವರು ಭಾಗವಹಿಸಿದ್ದರು.

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SPARSH Hospitals Unveils World-Class 300-Bed Quaternary Care Facility at Hennur Road

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Bengaluru, May 18, 2025: SPARSH Group of Hospitals marked a significant milestone in its expansion journey with the inauguration of its new 300-bed quaternary care hospital at Hennur Road. The state-of-the-art facility underscores the Group’s commitment to delivering ethical, accessible, and patient-centric healthcare of the highest quality.

The hospital was inaugurated by Shri Dinesh Gundu Rao, Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Karnataka, in the presence of several eminent dignitaries. Among those present were Jagadguru Shri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswami of Suttur Math, Shri SS Mallikarjun, Minister of Mines & Geology and Horticulture; Shri Sharan Prakash Patil, Minister of Medical Education; Shri Basavaraj Bommai, Member of Parliament and former Chief Minister of Karnataka; Justice Shivaraj V. Patil, former Judge of the Supreme Court of India; Dr. Shamanur Shivashankarappa, MLA, Davangere South; and Shri B.A. Basavaraja, MLA, KR Pura.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Sharan Shivaraj Patil, Chairman of SPARSH Group of Hospitals, said, “With the launch of our Hennur facility, we are taking another step forward in our mission to provide precise, compassionate, and affordable care. Equipped with advanced technologies including robotic-assisted surgeries, AI-driven diagnostics, and 3D printing, we aim to make world-class treatment more accessible to our communities.”

The Hennur hospital is designed to provide comprehensive multi-specialty services, including orthopedics, neurosciences, cardiac sciences, oncology, organ transplants, and a dedicated Women & Children’s Center. The facility integrates cutting-edge innovations such as data-driven care, real-time clinical analytics, personalized medicine, and a strong emphasis on academic medicine and clinical research.

In addition to elevating the standard of medical care, the facility is expected to generate over 2,500 direct and indirect employment opportunities, significantly contributing to the local economy.

The launch of the Hennur facility forms a strategic part of SPARSH’s growth plan, which aims to scale operations to over 1,700 beds across nine hospitals by the end of 2025. Significant investments have been made into the development of this hospital, reflecting the Group’s long-term vision for healthcare excellence.

Designed with both functionality and human-centered care in mind, the hospital architecture fosters a healing environment where technology enhances, rather than replaces, the human touch.

With the operationalization of the SPARSH Hospital at Hennur Road, the Group continues to redefine India’s healthcare landscape—blending global clinical standards with grassroots accessibility. As one of Bengaluru’s fastest-growing hospital networks, SPARSH is building a future-forward healthcare ecosystem anchored in innovation, compassion, and social impact.

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MG Windsor PRO Makes a Powerful Entry in Bengaluru with 150 Deliveries

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Bengaluru, May 17 – In a significant milestone for the electric vehicle (EV) market in Bengaluru, Jubilant Motorworks on Saturday delivered 150 units of the newly launched MG Windsor PRO to customers across the city. The large-scale handover event highlights the growing demand for premium EVs in the urban market.

The MG Windsor PRO, which debuted nationally on May 6, 2025, has already garnered considerable attention, registering 8,000 bookings within 24 hours of its launch. Positioned as an upgrade to the original Windsor, the PRO variant features enhanced technology, improved range, and advanced safety systems.

Speaking on the occasion, Amit Jain, Chief Executive Officer of Jubilant Motorworks, said, “The MG Windsor has disrupted the Bengaluru four-wheeler EV market with its compelling value proposition. Car buyers here have appreciated the Windsor for offering the right balance of premium features and a sustainable driving experience. With the MG Windsor PRO, we are elevating this success to the next level by introducing new tech and safety features tailored for the people of Bengaluru. We congratulate all the new owners.”

The Windsor PRO is available in the “Essence PRO” variant, priced at Rs. 18,09,800 (ex-showroom). It is also offered with a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) option at Rs. 13.09 lakh, with a usage charge of Rs. 4.5 per km*. The vehicle is powered by a 52.9 kWh battery pack, providing a certified range of 449 km, and delivers 136 PS of power with 200 Nm of torque, enabling a smooth and efficient driving experience.

A key highlight of the model is the inclusion of Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), which offer 12 core safety features and three levels of warning alerts. The vehicle is also equipped with Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) and Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) capabilities, enhancing utility and connectivity for users.

Further updates include a powered tailgate and the introduction of three new colour options: Celadon Blue, Aurora Silver, and Glaze Red, adding aesthetic appeal to the vehicle’s design.

The high-volume delivery in Bengaluru underscores the city’s growing interest in electric mobility and MG’s strong position in the EV market. With its combination of performance, safety, and smart features, the Windsor PRO is expected to further boost the adoption of EVs in the region.

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Gramin Patrakaar Association Prioritizes Safety and Dignity of Journalists: Devi Prasad Gupta

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Bengaluru:
The Gramin Patrakaar Association is committed to upholding the safety, dignity, and rights of journalists across the country, especially those working in rural areas, said National President Devi Prasad Gupta at a press conference held at the Bengaluru Press Club.

Addressing a gathering of journalists and media representatives, Gupta emphasized the crucial role of the press in India’s development. “Journalists have always been at the forefront—be it during the freedom movement or the ongoing Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations. Today, their contributions are central to building a ‘Developed India’,” he said.

He highlighted the association’s inclusive approach, stating that both rural and urban journalists deserve equal respect and representation. “Our aim is to provide a strong, unbiased platform where journalists from all backgrounds can raise their voices and be heard,” he added.

Gupta noted that two-thirds of content in print and electronic media originates from rural journalists. Despite this, they often go unrecognized. “Since its formation, the Gramin Patrakaar Association has worked to protect the dignity and rights of these vital contributors to Indian journalism,” he said.

Praising the role of rural India in national progress, he said, “India’s economic and social strength comes from its villages and small towns. Journalists from these regions play a vital role in shaping narratives that matter.”

He expressed pride in the association’s expansion into Karnataka, a state known for its contributions to India’s cultural heritage and technological growth. “Joining hands with Karnataka’s journalists will mark a major step forward for us,” he said.

Speaking on challenges faced by the media industry, Gupta pointed out the growing influence of corporate interests. “In this era of increasing media commercialization, the credibility of journalism is being questioned. We must focus on truthful and constructive reporting,” he urged.

The event concluded with a note of gratitude to the Bengaluru Press Club. “We are thankful for the opportunity to connect with our fellow journalists and share our vision for a stronger, safer press community,” Gupta said.

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