DyCM D.K. Shivakumar urges union government to join hands for Mekedatu project
Belagavi: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday urged the union government to collaborate with the state government for the implementation of the Mekedatu Project which will aid in supplying drinking water and generate electricity to Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mandya and other cities. Shivakumar was speaking during the question hour of the winter session of the legislative assembly at the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha.
Responding to a question from the BJP MLA N. Ravikumar, Shivakumar stated,“Our government is ready to implement the Mekedatu project to supply drinking water and generate electricity for the capital Bengaluru, Mandya, Mysuru, and other cities. The central government should join hands with us for this.”
“Our water, our rights. Let's fight on the principle that your water is your right. The implementation of the project will benefit Tamil Nadu more than us. If we get to generate 400 MW of electricity, they will benefit from additional drinking water.” he added.
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Expressing confidence that the project would eliminate problems, Shivakumar asserted, “All preparations have been completed for the implementation of the Mekedatu project. Even though the project is set to be initiated on our own land, we need to obtain permission from the central government for environment and forest department clearance. Without the consent of these departments, the project cannot commence. We believe that this project will be offering a permanent solution.”
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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.”
