NORTH EASTERN TEA ASSOCIATION
Combined fall in tea production in north India till June-end seen at 60 Mkg less than in same period last year
Sandeep Singhania, President, Tea Association of India stated that the Production figure of North Indian Tea Industry reflect a precarious state of affairs in the industry, consequent to the constant onslaught of insufficient rainfall and excessive heat, hampering production of the crop to a great extent during the current cropping season up to the month of May 2024.
99 pc of new ministers are crorepatis, avg asset worth Rs 107 cr: ADR
99% of the new ministers are crorepatis with average assets totaling Rs 107.94 crores. Notable ministers include Dr Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, H D Kumaraswamy, and Ashwini Vaishnaw, with significant asset declarations exceeding Rs 100 crores each.
Twenty-eight ministers of new Modi govt have declared criminal cases: ADR
28 ministers in the third Narendra Modi government have criminal cases, with 19 facing serious charges such as attempted murder, crimes against women, and hate speech, according to the Association of Democratic Reforms.
IIM Guwahati to soon be a reality, to be mentored by IIM Ahmedabad
Guwahati: Assam will soon get an Indian Institute of Management (IIM) with IIM Ahmedabad mentoring the new IIM in Guwahati. Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who previously advocated for this, announced the approval and highlighted the collaboration of premier institutes in transforming Assam into an educational hub.
At least 22 dead in Memorial Day weekend storms that devastated several US states
Deadly storms ravaged central and southern U.S., causing widespread destruction and fatalities. Recovery efforts are ongoing.
Lok Sabha polls: Delhi registers over 54% turnout, highest in North East Delhi seat
According to the poll officials, the highest polling percentage of 58.30 per cent was recorded in North East Delhi where sitting BJP MP Manoj Tiwari is pitted against Kanhaiya Kumar of Congress. The lowest turnout of 51.54 per cent was recorded in the New Delhi seat from where BJP's Bansuri Swaraj was contesting against INDIA bloc constituent AAP's Somnath Bharti.
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Storm brewing, vital to have safe pair of hands to take India through: Jaishankar
Amidst the backdrop of the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, as well as other geopolitical tensions, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated on Monday that a "storm" is looming and is expected to escalate. He emphasized the crucial need for a steady and reliable leadership to navigate India through this challenging period. These remarks were made during an interaction at a school in Delhi organized by the Delhi Tamil Education Association, just days before the upcoming Lok Sabha election.
Airstrike kills 27 in central Gaza and fighting rages as Israel's leaders are increasingly divided
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces criticism from the two other members of his War Cabinet, with his main political rival, Benny Gantz, threatening to leave the government if a plan is not created by June 8 that includes an international administration for postwar Gaza.
As Israel pushes deeper into Rafah, Hamas regroups elsewhere in ungoverned Gaza
Israeli forces battle Palestinian militants in Gaza, risking Egypt peace treaty. Heavy bombardment reported in Jabaliya and Zeitoun. Civilians flee to Khan Younis and Mawasi. Lack of a postwar governance plan in Gaza.
Production of tea down all over India by 13 million kg
Tea industry in season 2024 faces challenges with production declines, weather issues, and financial stress. Darjeeling sector seeks relief package for survival amidst declining yields and prices.
High temperatures help improve paddy quality
However, the heatwave has posed challenges for the production of rice-bran oil, with manufacturers facing a shortage of labor. Rice-bran oil is extracted from the hard outer brown layer of rice, known as bran, within 24 hours of paddy harvesting. The reduced acreage under rabi paddy this year, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, has not hindered the estimated production of 123.57 lakh metric tonnes of rabi rice.
Lok Sabha election: Tea workers, Rajbanshis hold key in North Bengal
Nishith Pramanik is a representative of Rajbanshi community and had won Cooch Behar seat in 2019, after defecting from Trinamool. He is contesting from the seat for the second time. Trinamool's Sitai MLA Jagadish Chandra Basunia has been fielded by Trinamool in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
Tea industry issues hold key in north Bengal polls
The sector is plagued by the twin blows of rising production costs and lower price realisation at the auctions, former Tea Board chairman P K Bezbaruah said. This might have thrown the planters' business and livelihood of 4.5 lakh tea garden workers into jeopardy, but political parties get an opportunity to woo them with promises.
Climate change takes centrestage as Bengal's tea junction prepares to vote
Dooars faces climate change impacts on tea estates, with Gorkha community seeking Gorkhaland. Political contests intensify in LS seats. Mamata's initiatives lead to conflicts over land ownership. PM Modi urges patience for a lasting solution in Siliguri meeting.
North Eastern trade body engages with DPIIT officials to discuss UNNATI policy implementation
The Federation of Industry & Commerce of North Eastern Region (FINER) has expressed concerns about the implementation of the Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme (UNNATI), 2024. The organization has held a meeting with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) to discuss the policy. FINER has emphasized the potential for the UNNATI initiative to catalyze development and prosperity in the region.
Mahadev betting app scam: 19 smallcap stocks crash up to 37% this month
Smallcap investors suffered losses due to the Mahadev Online Book scam involving entities like Hari Shankar Tibrewala. Several listed stocks linked to the scam saw significant value depreciation, causing panic in the stock market.
North Eastern Tea Association urges Assam govt to engage cricketer Dhoni as brand ambassador of Assam tea
North Eastern Tea Association (NETA) advocates M S Dhoni as Assam tea ambassador. The 21st Biennial General Meeting (BGM) of NET was held at Guwahati recently. Chairman of NETA Kamal Jalan, during his speech stated, “In a liberalised globalised economy we feel there is no need for Government to issue a notification to compulsorily sell certain percentage of tea through public auction. The Government should not try to regulate one segment of the trade (in this case, it is the tea producers) where Govt has no control on the market forces. "
Planters, exporters hail 100% auction of dust-grade tea
ITA, the oldest and the largest association of tea producers, pledged its unequivocal support to the Tea Board and the commerce ministry in this endeavour.
Tea planters urge MSP at Tea Association's 36th biennial general meeting
The plea was voiced during the recently concluded 36th Biennial General Meeting of the Tea Association of India, Assam Branch, held in Tezpur. The event saw the esteemed presence of Ruhul Amin, Assistant High Commissioner from Bangladesh, adding an international perspective to the discussions on vital issues affecting the tea industry.
Technological intervention can play a transformative role: President of Tea Association of India
President of Tea Association of India, Ajay Jalan, emphasizes the transformative role of technological intervention in addressing rising costs, workers shortage, and climate change. Precision agriculture, automation, and AI-driven systems can increase quality, productivity, and reduce production costs. Tea production in India has increased by 39% in the last 15 years, reaching 1366 mkgs in 2022.
India urges airlines in Vietnam to explore possibilities of direct flights to north-eastern states
Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Rajkumar Ranjan Singh, has called upon airlines from Vietnam to consider the possibility of introducing direct flights to cities located in the northeastern states of India. This proposal aims to foster enhanced economic and tourism opportunities for both nations. Facilitating better connectivity through direct flights could strengthen trade, investment, and cultural exchange between India's northeastern states and Vietnam. We will keep an eye on any developments in this endeavour.
North Bengal tea gardens settle for 19 per cent bonus payment for FY'23: Official
Tea gardens in the Dooars and Terai regions of north Bengal have agreed to pay a bonus of 19% for the 2022-23 fiscal year, compared to 20% in the previous year. However, the issue of bonus payment for Darjeeling tea gardens is still unresolved, with unions demanding 20% and managements offering 8.33%. There are approximately 135 tea gardens operating in north Bengal, excluding Darjeeling.
Present tea auction system not helping in optimum price discovery in North India: Producers
"In the previous English auction system, division of lots were allowed. One lot is more than 30 packets. If these lots are divided, then the smaller buyers would be able to participate. But they are not able now in the present model. As a result, competition is less and hence price discovery is not to the optimum extent", the official said.
Tea production drops 3.7 per cent to 137.85 million kg in June
Region-wise, North India produced 109.70 million kilogrammes during the month, while production volumes in South India was 28.15 million kilogrammes. In North India, Assam produced 63.51 million kilogrammes in June 2023, while the state's production was 75.16 million kilogrammes in the same month of the previous similar period.
Tea producers call for all stakeholders to ensure industry's resilience and growth
TAI representing tea producers in Assam & West Bengal, is concerned by the pressing challenges faced in the current season by the tea industry in these regions.
Tea Mosquito Bug Crisis: Planters Association urges immediate government intervention
The United Planters Association of South India (UPASI) has urged the government to immediately intervene and take appropriate steps to control the Tea Mosquito Bug (Helopeltis theivora) (TMB) problem in the tea plantations in India.
Assam tea planters flag effects of climate change, global warming
Tea plantation is highly climate dependent. Climate change and global warming have adversely affected tea plantation in Assam for last few years. It has reached to such a level that without irrigation, tea plantations are finding it difficult to survive. Climate change is one of the top five challenges of the tea industry in Assam.
200 years and counting, Assam's tea industry continues glory run
Renowned globally for its richly coloured and aromatic tea, Assam, the country's largest tea producer provides livelihood to millions with many others directly or indirectly dependent on the plantation sector. Assam now produces nearly 700 million kg of tea annually and accounts for around half of India's overall tea production. The state also generates annual foreign exchange earnings estimated at an equivalent to Rs 3,000 crore.
Assam allows use of up to 5% of tea garden land for various other purposes
In an ordinance the state government amended Assam Fixation of ceiling on Land holding Act 1956.
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