Over two lakh small tea growers from the Northeast, under the banner of the North East Confederation of Small Tea Growers’ Association, have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging immediate intervention to protect the Indian tea industry, which has a legacy of over 200 years.
The direct selling industry in the Northeast has achieved 16% growth with the total sales crossing Rs 1,854 crore in 2022-23, according to the Indian Direct Selling Association (IDSA).
The Meitei tribal community likely admires individuals who consistently represent them in various media spaces.
During our village school days, while we used to graze our cattle on the vast rice field, we often witnessed a glowing series of hills on the northern horizon illuminated by the evening sunlight; it was the Land of the Thunder Dragon, officially known as the Bhutan Kingdom at the eastern Himalayan foothills.
For the first time, the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj witnessed the vibrant traditions of northeastern states, with the celebration of Bhogali Bihu taking center stage.
The passing of the Citizenship Bill in the Parliament had plunged the northeast, especially the states of Assam, Tripura and Meghalaya into deep chaos with locals and students hitting the streets in thousands in protest.
Without taking any name, the Sena said those who call students opposing the CAA as anti-nationals, are themselves anti-national.
Eight journalists were waiting to speak with the minister on issues related to the departments that Sangma holds.
The Ministry had last time extended AFSPA in the state on June 30 for six months which was scheduled to end on December 29.
Two teenagers were killed in police firing on Thursday's CAB protests.
