Darjeeling hills and adjoining areas of north Bengal witnessed a shutdown on Monday (September 30, 2024) over the demands of bonuses by tea garden workers. The strike was called after a tripartite ...

Like verdant waves breaking a sea of cottony mist rolling down the mountainside, the evergreen bushes anchored to sloping foothills of the Himalayas in the district of Darjeeling, India, are repute | ...

Two Darjeeling tea gardens reopened on Sunday after a year, offering a glimmer of hope amid one of the toughest periods in recent history for the industry. Bagaria Group took over the management of ...

The Longview estate in Kurseong block is one of Darjeeling district’s largest tea plantations. It lies at the foot of the Darjeeling hills, and stretches across 1,020 hectares. At around 8 am on May ...

The bridge over the Balason river was not built by the government, but by shramik dan (volunteer labour by villagers) and ...

Competition from Nepalese teas -- which has duty free access to the Indian market -- has emerged as a lower-cost alternative to Darjeeling tea, challenging its viability. IMAGE: A tea estate in ...

India aims to expand its tea exports to China, highlighting diverse varieties like Darjeeling and Masala at a recent ...

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Dreaming of a winter getaway? Darjeeling, with its crisp mountain air, stunning Himalayan views, and charming colonial vibe, is the perfect December destination. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker or ...