TDB Secures Emergency Ghee Supply Amid Sabarimala Scam Investigation
Facing a ghee shortage threatening Sabarimala temple's Appam and Aravana preparations, the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) secured an emergency deal with Milma for 10,000 litres, pending Vigilance clearance. This follows a cancelled tender due to a previous ghee scam involving diverted supplies. The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested two Tamil Nadu traders linked to the diversion of ghee meant for the temple, as well as a contractor and a TDB employee, in an ongoing investigation into the irregularities during the last pilgrimage season.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (46/100). Lens Score 51/100.
Outlets measured: deccanherald, news18, thehindu. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (45–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thehindu broke this story on 12 Nov, 02:51 pm. Other outlets followed.