Assam to cut tea garden incentives over land rights row
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma warns tea estates of losing Rs 150 crore annual incentives for non-cooperation in granting land rights to 3.33 lakh worker families. Read the full story.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma warns tea estates of losing Rs 150 crore annual incentives for non-cooperation in granting land rights to 3.33 lakh worker families. Read the full story.
West Bengal's Election Commission empowers DEOs to verify and include tea garden workers, ashram inmates, and PVTGs without documents in the final voter list via public hearings. Final list out Feb 14.
West Bengal EC empowers DEOs to verify and include tea garden workers, ashram inmates, and PVTGs without 2002 SIR linkage in the final electoral roll by February 14. No eligible citizen to be left out.
A planned strike by app-based gig workers in Bengaluru saw low participation, failing to disrupt services. Unions cite fear of retaliation as a key reason. Read more on the state of gig worker protests.
Ex-CM Ashok Gehlot demands a national gig worker welfare law based on Rajasthan's landmark Act. He criticizes state BJP govt for delaying rules, forcing workers to strike. Read more.
As Indian delivery workers strike on Dec 31, we examine how countries worldwide have acted on gig worker rights for predictable pay, social security, and safety. Where does India stand?
Over 1 lakh delivery agents strike nationwide on New Year's Eve 2025, demanding fair wages, transparency, and a ban on exploitative 10-minute delivery models. The action targets Swiggy, Zomato, Blinkit, and Amazon.
Contract workers at PGIMER Chandigarh began a hunger strike demanding payment of Rs 55 crore in pending wages and better benefits. The institute claims hospital services remain unaffected.
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Three minor girls from Cachar's Kumbha tea garden, missing since Sunday, were traced to Guwahati. Police suspect abduction. Read the latest updates on the rescue and investigation here.
Kerala Labour Minister V Sivankutty directs a draft notification for revised minimum wages in private hospitals to be published within 30 days, citing stalled talks. A 60% hike from 2013 levels is proposed.
More than 70 sanitation workers in Fatehabad, Haryana, protest sudden termination by private contractor. They demand reinstatement and probe into irregularities. Full story inside.
FSSAI's new directive prohibits calling herbal infusions 'tea'. The Rs 3,600 crore flavoured market must rebrand. Learn what this means for your favourite brews.
India's FSSAI orders companies to stop calling herbal infusions 'tea'. Only drinks from Camellia sinensis plant qualify. Learn about the new rules and industry impact.
Food delivery workers in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar are on strike demanding fair wages, social security, and regulated hours. State-wide token strike observed. Read about their demands and the government's response.
FSSAI mandates only Camellia sinensis products can be branded as 'tea'. Herbal infusions must rebrand, impacting India's wellness market. Read the full story.
FSSAI's new order restricts the term 'tea' to products from Camellia sinensis. Herbal infusions must be clearly labeled. Learn what this means for consumers and businesses.
FSSAI's new order states only products from Camellia sinensis can be sold as 'tea'. Herbal infusions must be clearly labelled. Learn what this means for consumers and businesses.
Delivery workers across India, led by major unions, are striking on December 25 and 31, demanding fair pay and better safety equipment from platforms like Zomato and Swiggy. Read more.
FSSAI mandates that only beverages from Camellia sinensis plant can be labelled as tea. Herbal infusions must be renamed to avoid misbranding. Read the full guidelines.
Over 16,000 gig workers in Maharashtra will strike on December 25, disrupting food deliveries. They demand fair wages, social security, and an end to exploitative practices in India's app-based economy.
Discover the surprising health benefits of traditional nettle tea, from supporting prostate health to aiding blood sugar control. Learn how to prepare it safely and who should avoid it.
PGI Chandigarh contract workers' Joint Action Committee announces indefinite hunger strike from Dec 23 over unpaid wage arrears of Rs 90 crore. Read about their demands and the administration's alleged breach of assurances.
PM Modi, in Assam's Dibrugarh, invoked his 'Chaiwala' past to defend BJP's work for tea workers, attacked Congress on land rights, and highlighted financial inclusion. Read more.
The indefinite hunger strike by PGI contract workers demanding pending wages enters its fourth day. Union leaders allege no medical check-up for three days. A day-long strike is threatened if demands are not met by Dec 22.
Your lush garden might be a haven for snakes. Discover which moisture-loving plants create ideal conditions for snakes and learn practical tips to make your garden safer without removing all greenery.
Jharkhand Governor Santosh Gangwar approves the Platform Based Gig Workers Bill, 2025, paving the way for minimum wages and social security for gig workers in the state. Read more.
Struggling with a persistent winter cough? Discover three science-backed herbal teas—honey, ginger, and liquorice root—that can provide relief. Learn how to make them and important safety tips.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma provides Rs 5 lakh aid to families of 20 tea workers who died in a tragic truck accident. He also announced new guidelines to regulate migration from tea gardens.
Discover how daily consumption of milk tea, black tea, and green tea impacts your health differently. Learn which brew supports heart health, antioxidants, and energy best for your Indian lifestyle.