Gig workers are recognised, at last, as human
For years, India celebrated the promise of instant convenience. Groceries in ten minutes. Medicines in five. Tea before the kettle cools.
For years, India celebrated the promise of instant convenience. Groceries in ten minutes. Medicines in five. Tea before the kettle cools.
The additional labour commissioner (ALC) for North Bengal, Partha Biswas, on Friday issued an advisory to the managements of tea plantations across Darjeeling, Kurseong, Kalimpong, Terai and Dooars, directing payment of 20 per cent bonus to workers for the financial year 2024–2025.
BJP leaders in North Bengal have renewed their allegations against the West Bengal government, accusing it of selling off tea estate lands to private developers at the cost of indigenous livelihoods.
Tea is more than just a comforting beverage; it is a cultural symbol, a strategic economic product, and, increasingly, a tool of soft power diplomacy.
Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, during his visit to Subhasini Tea Garden in Alipurduar today, met with Adivasi and Gorkha leaders in the tea plantations.
Labour Minister Moloy Ghatak has intervened in the ongoing dispute over the 20 per cent bonus demand by tea workers in the Hills.
In a significant move to advocate for their rights, tea garden workers have initiated a signature campaign across various gardens today.
BJP leader and MLA from Matigara Naxalbari, Anandamay Barman, has urged the minister for North Bengal development, Udayan Guha to prioritise the construction of a bridge over the Panchanai river.
Responding to a proposal made by the Tea Association of India (TAI), State Bank of India (SBI) set up CSPs in five tea gardens in the Terai belt today. SBI's authorized 'Banking Correspondent' Save Solutions Private Limited (SSPL) will run those CSPs.
Tea association official says gardens are taking all precautions, following guidelines.
