Labour minister steps in to resolve tea workers’ bonus issue
Amid ongoing protests by a section of tea workers in Darjeeling Hills, who have halted plucking of green leaves over pending ...
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First flush halt forces two gardens' closure; Darjeeling workers stop plucking of tea leaves to press for early settlement of bonus
The company that produces the largest quantity of Darjeeling Tea has withdrawn its representatives from two plantations after workers refused to pluck the premier first flush leaves, which command the ...
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Small tea growers urge CM for extended plucking period
North Bengal’s tea industry is reeling under the impact of the tea board’s controversial decision to halt green tea leaf plucking from 30 November 2024. The move has triggered widespread ...
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Tea workers miss first flush plucking owing to protests on land and bonus issues
Tea workers at Sepoydhura, Darjeeling, perform a traditional ritual to start tea leaf plucking this season on Thursday Picture by Passang Yolmo Several tea workers across Darjeeling refused to work on ...
Assam’s Tea Gardens: Best Places To Visit For A Serene Summer Escape
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Tea garden manager murdered in Darjeeling; body found inside plantation
Nilanjan Bhadra, 45, was found dead on Thursday afternoon inside the tea garden. The body has been sent for autopsy.