The Karnataka government halted 'chikki' (candy made of peanut with jaggery or sugar) distribution in state schools, over concerns about its effect on children's health. A report, by the Deputy ...

Chikki is the go-to winter snack we all love - made with peanuts and jaggery. Image Credit: Getty It's not just tasty; it's packed with nutrients like iron, zinc, and antioxidants from jaggery that ...

Bengaluru: The humble chikki is off the midday meal menu in the state's schools. The peanut bar, which was provided as an alternative to eggs in govt and aided schools, will face the axe following ...

After senior officials of the Department of School Education and Literacy (DSEL) flagged concerns about the adverse effects of groundnut chikki, which was being provided as one of the nutritional ...

The Karnataka government has decided to stop distributing peanut chikki bars in government and aided schools under the midday meal programme. The move comes after concerns were raised about the ...