BJP eader and Darjeeling MP Raju Bista on Saturday launched a scathing attack at TMC's trade union functionaries for staging a sit-in with 'tea garden workers' in front of BJP legislators in North Bengal and said that they are misleading the workers.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday held a meeting with various tea industry stakeholders and discussed the challenges and road ahead for the tea gardens under Assam Tea Corporation (ATC).
Mirik (Darjeeling) [India], December 14 (ANI/PNN): The first ever Darjeeling Tea 'Garden Outlet' was inaugurated on 10th December at Okayti Tea Estate, Mirik, Darjeeling. The said Garden Outlet is located at the main gate of Okayti Tea Estate, 8th Mile, Rishi Road. A few kilometres from Miri
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma distributed cheques worth Rs 1 lakh to each of the 1,296 families at a function held at Doloo Tea Estate in Cachar district on Tuesday.
Siliguri (West-Bengal) [India], August 13 (ANI): Heavy rains have impacted tea production in North Bengal's Terai and Dooars regions and it could come down by about 30 per cent over the estimated production for the season, industry experts said.
Guwahati (Assam) [India], August 10 (ANI): The Himanta Biswa Sarma-led Assam government has raised the daily wage for tea garden workers by Rs 27, over and above other benefits they are entitled to.
Biswanath (Assam) [India], June 9 (ANI): Six women labourers were injured after being struck by lightning in Assam's Biswanath district, informed the police on Thursday.
Darjeeling (West Bengal) [India], May 3 (ANI): Summer has peaked early this year and cool climes are beckoning people looking for relief from the sweltering heat. The school summer holidays are also approaching and a visit to summer destinations is not only refreshing but also an educatio