Coordination Committee agrees for loan waiver
Bengaluru,July 1: The Coordination Committee of the JDS-Congress coalition government on Sunday gave a green signal for the Common Minimum Programme to waive off loans, invest Rs 1.25 lakh crore for irrigation, construct 20 lakh houses, and to create one crore jobs in the next five years.
In the Coordination Committee meeting chaired by its Chairman and former chief minister at Kumara Krupa Guest House here, Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy, Deputy Chief Minister Dr G Parameshwara, Congress incharge in Karnataka KC Venugopal, JDS national general secretary and Coordination Committee convener Danis Ali were present.
The Coordination Committee approved the draft of the Common Minimum Programme Drafting Committee presented by its chairman M Veerappa Moily with some modifications.
Danis Ali said that the Committee has approved the draft presented by the Drafting Committee of the CMP with some changes and it was decided to publish those programmes in a booklet, he said.
Ali said that as the committee has approved the proposal of the loan waiver, Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy would declare it in the Budget. It was also decided to reserve Rs 1.25 lakh crore for irrigation projects in the next five years, construct 20 lakh houses for the houseless people in next five years, to frame a new sports policy, give priority to skills development to create job opportunities and to create one crore jobs in next five years, he said.
It was also decided to continue the Arogya Karnataka programme, besides continuing all major programmes introduced by the previous Congress government. The loan would be waived off by maintaining the financial discipline. But there was no proposal to cut the funds for the departments, he said.
No discussion was held regarding the appointment of the chairmen to boards and corporations and cabinet expansion. As the Assembly Session would begin from Monday, the cabinet expansion could be taken place after the Session. If needed, the Legislative Party leaders of both the parties would convene a joint Legislative Party meeting to discuss the issues, he said.
The coalition government has not confusions and differences. But some vested interests have been trying to spread rumours against the government and the leaders, he said.
Guidelines for ministers
‘Both the Congress and JDS have decided to waive off the farm loans. There is no problem in coalition government. In today’s meeting, all issues were discussed. The Ministers should not give statements beyond their portfolios. The party would give guidelines to the ministers. Chief Whip would be elected through a constitutional way. So, I would give information on Monday evening’.
-KC Venugopal
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Pizza Hut China debuts unusual bullfrog pizza, sparking mixed reactions online
Beijing : Pizza Hut China has taken a bold step into culinary experimentation by introducing a limited-edition pizza topped with deep-fried bullfrog, a move that has garnered both curiosity and criticism online. The unconventional dish was first highlighted by global food trend expert David Henke, who shared a photo of the new menu item on X (formerly Twitter), noting the diverse protein preferences in different cultures.
The pizza, known as "Goblin Pizza," features a thick crust, red sauce, a layer of parsley, and a whole deep-fried bullfrog as the centerpiece. The frog's "eyes" are created with halved hard-boiled eggs, each topped with a black olive, making for a visually striking presentation. According to Korean news outlet Maeil Business Newspaper, the unusual offering is a collaboration with Dungeons and Dragons, inspired by a character from the game.
Details about the availability of this new creation are limited, with no specific information provided on Pizza Hut’s official website. However, the quirky menu item has already become a talking point on social media, drawing a mix of reactions ranging from shock to curiosity.
On Reddit, a photo of the pizza was shared, fueling further debate. Some users labeled the dish as “pure blasphemy,” while one user went so far as to say, “This pizza is a felony.” Another asked, “Why ruin a pizza like that?”
Not all feedback was negative; one commenter admitted that while the frog might be off-putting, they'd be more accepting if the pizza underneath was satisfactory. Another joked, "You can ribbet this right into the garbage."
Amidst the critique, there were voices of intrigue. One foodie defended the dish, saying, “Fried frog legs are so good! Maybe next time, shred the frog leg meat and add it to the pizza—that would be pretty good.”
