Agartala, July 26 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Sunday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s monthly “Mann Ki Baat” programme has earned widespread acceptance among the people, who now eagerly await its broadcast every month, and described the Prime Minister’s mention of Tripura’s traditional musical instrument, the Chongpreng, as a moment of immense pride for the entire state. The Chief Minister made the remarks after participating in the 136th episode of Prime Minister Modi’s …
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Guwahati, July 8 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday asserted that the state is witnessing a broad-based and balanced growth trajectory, saying the government is simultaneously promoting traditional sectors such as tea alongside emerging industries, technology and tourism to create employment opportunities and reduce outward migration. In a post on social media platform X, CM Sarma said Assam’s development model is focused on ensuring that every sector receives equal att…
Agartala, July 7 (IANS) Tripura’s tea industry is poised for a major boost, with Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) worth Rs 726 crore set to be signed during the Destination Tripura Business Conclave-2026, scheduled for July 9 and 10, officials said on Tuesday. Government-owned Tripura Tea Development Corporation (TTDC) Chairman Samir Ranjan Ghosh announced proposed investments in the tea industry, one of the state’s main organised business sectors.He said the TTDC would sign MoUs with four inve…
Gangtok, May 15 (IANS) Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, on Friday visited the iconic Temi Tea garden in Sikkim’s Namchi district and spent time interacting with tea garden workers, appreciating their contribution to preserving the state’s globally recognised tea heritage. On the second day of his visit to Sikkim, the Union Minister walked through the lush tea estates of Temi, the state’s only tea garden, and joined the workers in pl…
Guwahati, May 11 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Monday said that the NDA government would continue to prioritise the welfare of tea garden workers in the state and promised a phased increase in daily wages up to Rs 500 in the coming years. Highlighting the BJP-led government’s initiatives for the tea community over the last decade, Sarma said the NDA has worked extensively for the holistic development of ‘Cha Shramiks’, whom he described as the backbone of Assam’s 200-y…
Guwahati, May 7 (IANS) In a concerted effort to enhance the transportation of tea through containerised rail movement, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) held a meeting with key stakeholders of the tea industry on Wednesday. The meeting, held at the NFR’s Zonal Headquarters in Maligaon, brought together major participants, including logistics operators, tea associations, exporters, and producers. Assam, which produces roughly 55 per cent of India’s tea, has more than 10 lakh tea workers in t…
Kolkata, April 10 (IANS) The Union Minister of Home Affairs, Amit Shah, on Friday released the BJP’s ‘Sankalp Patra (Election Manifesto)’ for the forthcoming two-phase Assembly elections in West Bengal scheduled for later this month. Zero tolerance against infiltration, evolving a transparent and corruption-free state recruitment mechanism, economic progression, and women empowerment were among the top priorities in the Patra.After releasing the manifesto, the Union Home Minister said that if …
Dibrugarh, April 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his day on Wednesday in Assam’s Dibrugarh district with a visit to a tea garden, where he interacted with women workers and highlighted the global significance of Assamese tea. Sharing his experience on social media platform X, the Prime Minister described tea as the “soul of Assam” and said the state’s tea has earned recognition across the world. Calling the visit a “memorable experience”, PM Modi engaged with workers, man…
Guwahati, March 18 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Wednesday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to the Tea Tribes and Adivasi communities, stating that their “dignity, rights and future” remain a priority, even as he highlighted a series of welfare measures undertaken for tea garden workers across the state.In a post on X, Sarma said that the Tea Tribes and Adivasi communities have shaped Assam’s identity “with their sweat and sacrifice” over generations, and…
Kolkata, March 5 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada on Thursday said the central government will soon bring a “comprehensive package” for tea gardens in north Bengal. Jitin Prasada made the remarks after visiting tea gardens in Jalpaiguri earlier in the day.”We have come to north Bengal to listen to the current problems of the tea industry. Discussions are underway on how to overcome these problems and how to address the issues faced by workers. There is a…