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.
It is learnt that 50 percent of the total donation amount will be given to the West Bengal state government relief fund and the remaining 50 will be given to the Prime Minister’s relief fund.
Though tea garden owners are virtually upset at the state government's decision, despite several reminders to the CM to continue operations and even other officials including state finance minister Amit Mitra, trade union leaders and other political leaders, including Darjeeling’s BJP MP, Raju Bista, welcomed the state government's stand.
According to Mr Dasgupta, the management of the Mujnai Tea Estate has also not turned up yet despite several reminders.
A fissure has emerged in the state BJP between state president Ghosh who opposes Manirul’s inclusion in the party and Mukul Roy, the leader who was instrumental in his walking into BJP.
On the other hand, fear gripped the local populace as they believe that the mother leopard had become “more ferocious” after it lost its cub.
