5.4 quintals of rice meant for distribution under Annabhagya, seized from private mill in Udupi
Udupi: A government team, led by Brahmavar Food Inspector Shivaraj Katagi, conducted a raid on the Deva Rice Industries godown in Shiriyara village, Kota. The raid resulted in the confiscation of approximately 5.4 quintals of rice, which was intended for distribution under the Annabhagya scheme.
Acting on instructions from senior officers in Brahmavar, the government officials carried out the raid on Sunday morning at the rice mill premises in Shiriyara. During the operation, a total of 12 polythene bags containing the misappropriated rice stock were seized. It was suspected that the rice supply had been diverted with the intention of selling it at an inflated price in the black market.
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Following the seizure, Kota Police have initiated legal action against Anantha, the owner of Deva Rice Industries. An investigation into the matter is currently underway to ascertain the full extent of the wrongdoing and bring those responsible to justice.
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Lebanon appoints new representative for talks with Israel, rejects linkage to Iran
Beirut: Lebanon’s has moved to underline its independent position in ongoing regional developments, amid attempts to link the country to the broader conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel.
President Joseph Aoun, while announcing the appointment of former US ambassador Simon Karam as Lebanon’s representative in talks with Israel, made it clear that Karam would be the sole representative for Lebanon and that there would be no substitute.
The move comes in response to what the Lebanese officials see as efforts by Iran to tie Lebanon’s situation to the wider regional conflict. Iran had indicated that there would be no ceasefire involving the US, Israel and Iran unless it also included a ceasefire in Lebanon.
Some groups, including Hezbollah and its supporters, had expressed support for linking the situations, citing concerns that the Lebanese government has limited leverage in negotiations with Israel. Lebanon is not formally a party to the conflict, and its army is considered weak.
However, others, including Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, have opposed this approach. They view Iran’s stance as an attempt to influence Lebanon’s internal affairs and see it as undermining the country’s sovereignty.
Officials backing the government’s position say the move is aimed at reaffirming Lebanon’s sovereignty and ensuring that decisions about peace and ceasefire within the country are not dictated externally.
They also see it as a safeguard, so that any breakdown in talks between the US, Israel and Iran does not automatically lead to renewed conflict in Lebanon.
