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Manipur Security Forces seize arms, destroy poppy plantations in state wid
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Security forces operating across various districts of Manipur have recovered a substantial cache of arms and ammunition, including AK-47 rifles and pistols, and destroyed approximately 27 acres of illegal poppy plantations, according to a press note released by the Manipur Police Control
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Suvendu Adhikari writes to ECI to accept Tea Garden records as valid ID pr
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In the letter, Adhikari requested the CEC to recognise employment records from Tea Gardens and Cinchona Gardens as Official Proofs of Identity and Residence for the SIR of electoral rolls in West Bengal.
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J-K: Rajouri farmers make major shift from traditional cereal crops to ult
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to a local Irshad Ahmad, many plantations have been established in the region, which have reflected considerable growth. He also requested that people join the department in order to benefit from the initiative.
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'Brewed in India, loved by the world': Popularity of Indian coffee finds m
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monthly radio programme 'Mann ki Baat' this month, among other things, found space about the increasing popularity of Indian coffee among global beverage lovers and how people here in India are taking coffee plantations for livelihoods.
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Normalcy returns to Darjeeling as tourists flock back after devastating la
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A tourist, Arun Ganguly, expressed joy at the town's recovery, saying, "All is well in Darjeeling now. We've toured all of Darjeeling... Everyone should come here for a visit."
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Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu meets Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, see
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Chief Minister highlighted that the Purvodaya Scheme, initiated by the Centre for the holistic development of eastern states, has already identified Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh as key beneficiaries.
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Agoda Reveals Asia's Top Rural Escapes: Munnar Shines Among Highland Favor
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 12: Digital travel platform Agoda has revealed its list of top rural destinations in Asia, and Kerala's scenic hill station Munnar has secured a coveted spot in the top eight. With its sprawling tea plantations, mist-clad hills, and tranquil environment, Munnar i
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Andhra Pradesh: Berry Borer disease detected in Araku coffee plantations;
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
A team of agricultural scientists and coffee board officials visited coffee orchards in Araku, Andhra Pradesh, after reports of berry borer disease affecting the plants.
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Punjab: Forest Minister launches green initiative to beautify highways, ta
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A 500-meter stretch on either side of selected highways will be lined with floral plantations, intended not only to enhance the visual appeal of the roads but also to provide employment opportunities under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
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Assam govt launches "Eti Koli Duti Paat" scheme for tea garden labourers
Updated : 1 year ago IST
"The Assam cabinet today approved a scheme named "Eti Koli Duti Paat." Under this scheme, the state government will provide one-time assistance of Rs 5000 to each permanent and temporary labourer of the state's tea gardens on the occasion of the 200th celebration of Assam tea," Sarma said
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Manipur: Security forces destroy 35 acres of poppy cultivation in Kangpokp
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
According to Manipur Police, on February 25, following an intensive search, poppy plantations spanning approximately 35 acres, with a potential to yield opium worth Rs 3 crores 90 lakhs were destroyed each under Saikul Police Station area under the Kangpokpi District.
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"No compromise with tea plantations": Mamata Banerjee
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
"No compromise with tea plantations. If any land is vacant or uncultivated, it will be used for tourism. The policy is clear that 15 per cent of tea garden land which remains uncultivated will be used for tourism. 80 per cent of manpower (workforce) must be locals," Banerjee said while addre
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