Agriculture News in Kalimpong

Puja bonus | In many gardens, an elusive bonus›

Puja Bonus | In many gardens, the elusive bonus news bureau: Tea workers were counting down the days, waiting for bonus money, with Puja just around the corner. Monday was the last day of the state-set deadline. However, even after that deadline passed, many tea gardens in North Bengal had not yet received the 20% Puja bonus in their hands. While a decision on the bonus has not yet been made in some places, complications have arisen regarding the proposal to give a lower rate of bonus in others. And in some places, the bonus...

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Samik Bhattacharya | "The police did it because they needed to," explosive Shamik Bhattacharya on Humayun's arrest›

Samik Bhattacharya | "The police did it because they needed to," Samik Bhattacharya, who made the explosive revelation during Humayun's arrest, Jalpaiguri: On the same day as the Rejinagar Bypoll, Humayun Kabir, the leader of the Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP), was arrested early in the morning on charges of violating the election code of conduct. This incident has caused a stir in state politics. Humayun was arrested while attending a party program in Jalpaiguri.

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Tea Workers Bonus Protest | Hot Tea Ring in the Face of Puja! National Highway Blocked in Malbazar Demanding 20 Percent Bonus and Arrears Salary›

Tea Workers Bonus Protest | Tea circles in Malbazar on the eve of Puja! The tea circles in Malbazar, adjacent to the city of Malbazar, have become fiery again on the eve of the Sharadiya festival, demanding a 20% bonus and payment of outstanding wages. The tea workers have taken to the streets to protest, demanding the payment of 20% bonus as per government guidelines and the settlement of long-standing outstanding wages of the workers.

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North Bengal Tea | There is no end to demand! North Bengal tea creates a stir at Mumbai's T-Innovation Expo›

North Bengal Tea | No end to demand! North Bengal's tea creates a stir at Mumbai's T-Innovation Expo: 'Tista' of North Bengal steals the show at T-Expo! The two-day 'Indian Tea Innovation Expo' organized in Mumbai by the Tea Board received an unprecedented response from small tea growers of North Bengal. The special category 'White Tea' from Jamtala Mahila Self-Help Group, Maynaguri, is selling well.

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The Tea Trail | Searching for different livelihoods on tea leaves, searching for alternative ideas to save roots›

The Tea Trail | Searching for a different livelihood in the tea leaves, seeking alternative ideas to save roots: Siliguri - The alleys of the tea gardens tell hundreds of stories. Although the list of gains and losses is long, the workers carry on carrying tradition. The new generation also does not want to leave their roots. But the lack of employment becomes an obstacle. They know that the little income from picking leaves is not enough to run a family. Conor believes that if something alternative could be done in the gardens for the new generation...

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Gorkha Janmukti Morcha Demands Probe into Alleged Irregularities in GTA Jal Jeevan Mission Projects in Darjeeling›

PTI, September 22, 2026, Siliguri: The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha on Tuesday wrote to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, seeking a thorough probe into suspected financial, technical and administrative irregularities in about 280 Jal Jeevan Mission projects undertaken by the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration. Launched in August 2019, Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) is a flagship central governme

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North Bengal Tea Export | Indian tea hopes for a good harvest; BRICS joint statement brings good news for North Bengal›

At the 18th BRICS summit, member countries agreed to support North Bengal tea exports, potentially increasing international demand and addressing issues related to additional taxes affecting local industries.

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Sergio Gor | The American Ambassador to Darjeeling is drawn by the hills! Sergio Gore's new message of India-US friendship is filled with momos, tea, and toy trains.›

Darjeeling: Momos, Castleton First Flush tea, and a ride on the historic toy train – US Ambassador H. E. Sergio Gor was caught in a different mood sitting at the foot of the mountains. Upon arriving in the hilly town of Darjeeling at the invitation of Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla, the US Ambassador fell in love with the local culture and beauty. This blend of mountain tradition and diplomatic friendship [...] The post S

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Tea Garden Bonus | Suggestion for 20 percent bonus in tea industry›

Tea Garden Bonus | Sugabjit Dutta and Ranjit Ghosh, Nagrakata and Siliguri suggest a 20 percent bonus for the tea industry: The Labour Department has issued an advisory to provide a 20 percent bonus rate in all tea gardens this time as well. This directive, signed by Additional Labour Commissioner of North Bengal Amal Majumdar on Monday, has reached all Tea Merchants' Associations. Labor organizations have welcomed this stance of the Labour Department. The owners are not saying anything publicly.

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Tea Garden Bonus | Amidst Puja, Tension Over Bonus in Tea Circles! What's the Hint from the Owners' Meeting on September 11th?›

Tea garden bonus | Tension mounts over bonus in tea circles ahead of Puja! What's the indication from the owners' meeting on September 11th? Nagrakata: The bonus issue is heating up again in the tea circles of North Bengal ahead of Puja. The owners' joint forum, 'Consultative Committee of Planters Association' (CCPA), has called for a bilateral first meeting to be held on September 11th. Representatives from all recognized labor organizations will attend online that day.

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Makai Bari Tea Brand | A new surprise is coming for Diwali! Small tea farmers are set to bring about a revolution in the hills through Makai Bari.›

Siliguri: 'Lakshmi Tea', one of India's leading tea producers, has decided to work jointly with small tea farmers in the Darjeeling hills. A special platform will be created for these small tea farmers under the umbrella of the renowned 'Makaibari' tea brand. The company is set to launch a new tea brand called 'Makaibari Collective'. This initiative will involve selling their own tea products, along with...

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CPI(M) leaders meet 103-year-old veteran leader in Mirik›

MIRIK, : Former Rajya Sabha MP and veteran CPI(M) leader Saman Pathak, along with Kurseong Area Committee secretary Chetan Gurung and CPI(M) district committee member Sachin Khati, on Tuesday visited 103-year-old veteran communist leader Antalal Sharma at his residence in Millikthong Tea Garden under Mirik Block. Sharma, one of the oldest surviving communist leaders of the Darjeeling hills, is cur

Sikkim Express — Darjeeling

Darjeeling Hills University seeks progress on statutes and new academic courses›

Amitava Banerjee, MP, August 20, 2026, Darjeeling: Darjeeling Hills University (DHU) has stepped up efforts to strengthen its institutional and academic foundations, with faculty and non-teaching representatives seeking the intervention of elected representatives and government authorities to expedite the university’s First Statutes and facilitate the introduction of new academic programmes. A del

Kalimpong News

Tender floated for six-lane alternative to Coronation Bridge›

SILIGURI,: A fresh tender has been floated for the construction of an additional major bridge across the Teesta River at Sevoke, marking a major development towards the long-pending alternative to the historic Coronation Bridge. According to a press release issued by Darjeeling MP Raju Bista on Friday, the project will be executed under the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) mode unde

Sikkim Express — Darjeeling

NH 10 | Road in the lap of Teesta! The path of the future is in the tunnel›

NH 10 | Road in the Teesta Valley! The tunnel is the path to the future. With the arrival of the monsoon, a large part of the hills seems to be disappearing from the map of North Bengal. National Highway 10 (NH 10), which connects Sevak to Rangpo and serves as the lifeline of Sikkim and Kalimpong, has literally become a death trap today. Repeated landslides, sinking roads, and a significant portion of the highway disappearing into the Teesta Valley are no longer isolated incidents; rather, they have become a terrifying annual routine. Day after day...

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Regional parties meet in Darjeeling, seek united push for ‘Gorkhaland Bill’›

PTI, July 29, 2026, Kolkata: A Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) delegation on Wednesday met West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and sought a "permanent solution" to the political issue of the Darjeeling hills through talks with the Centre and the state, and also replacing the semi-autonomous council GTA with a more enduring institutional arrangement. GJM president Bimal Gurung and general secr

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Siliguri Industrial Summit | The state government will provide land for industry construction! A surge in investment at the 'Vikashit Bangla' conference in Siliguri.›

Siliguri Court Clash | Trinamool Chhatra leader attacked with eggs, another assaulted! The heated Siliguri court premises in Siliguri: egg attack turns into assault! The Siliguri court premises became heated on Thursday over the arrest and presentation of a Trinamool Chhatra leader. On May 25, TMCP and ABVP set up help desks for the convenience of students at Siliguri College. After this, two...

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Longview Tea Garden | Longview Tea Garden: Court orders deposit of 2 crore, dissatisfied workers to protest in 100 days›

Longview Tea Garden | লংভিউ চা বাগান: Court orders deposit of ₹2 crore, dissatisfied workers protest in 100 days: Ranjit Ghosh and Soyeb Azam, Siliguri and Longview: Following the Calcutta High Court's order, the owners of Longview Tea Garden deposited a portion of the outstanding Provident Fund (PF) dues of its workers. A check for ₹2 crore was submitted by the owners on Friday. However, only ₹2 crore out of the outstanding ₹12 crore has been deposited.

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