The Andhra Pradesh government has selected 'Nandini' as the new ghee supplier for the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam amid claims of adulteration in temple laddus. 'Nandini,' managed by Karnataka Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Limited,

Years ago, KMF supplied ghee to the temple in Tirupati to make laddus. Later, with a change in leadership in the temple committee, the order was cancelled, and tenders were called. KMF did not supply ghee as the company could not match the lowest quoted price.

KMF opted out of a tender for supplying ghee to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), which manages the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple

Union health minister JP Nadda sought a report on Tirupati temple laddus row from Andhra Pradesh government and promised suitable action after examining it.

Following the recent contamination issue with laddus supplied to devotees, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) has announced a three-day Mahashanti Yaga to cleanse the premises. This decision has led to a significant surge in demand for KMF's

Amid controversy over the use of animal fat in ghee at the Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh, the Karnataka government on Friday issued a directive mandating the use of Nandini brand ghee in all 34,000 temples.

KMF resumes supplying Nandini ghee for Tirupati laddus after losing bids, ensuring no shortage, and maintaining quality standards.

The Karnataka government has mandated the use of Nandini Ghee for ’Prasada’ in all temples after concerns arose over animal fat in Tirupati laddoos. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah directed 34,000 temples to adhere to this,

Bengaluru/IBNS: The Karnataka government has ordered the usage of Nandini brand ghee at all 34,000 temples in the state amid the massive controversy over the alleged use of animal fat in ghee to make laddoo at Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati.

KMF managing director MK Jagadish said the Nandini Ghee supply was restored after the TTD awarded a tender to KMF a month ago. Nandini is the popular brand of the Karnataka Milk Federation.