5+ hour, 14+ min ago  (241+ words) Assam has added another milestone to its illustrious tea legacy, becoming the first state in India to commercially produce Matcha tea, said Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The brew is being produced at the Chota Tingrai Tea Estate in Tinsukia,…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (449+ words) During the operation, the food safety team collected samples of mangoes, bananas and other fruits for laboratory testing. Fresh concerns over food safety have emerged in Assam's Barpeta district after authorities uncovered another alleged case of traders using hazardous chemicals…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (406+ words) In response to the public outcry, a team led by the Food Safety Inspector arrived at the wholesale market late Sunday night. Are the vegetables on your plate really as fresh and green as they appear? A shocking revelation from…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (321+ words) The programme is expected to benefit more than 66, 000 farming families across the state. The Union Ministry for Development of North Eastern Region (MDo NER) on Monday announced major financial support for'Sikkim, highlighting the state as a national model for sustainable…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (477+ words) Japan has once again banned imports of Indian mangoes, nearly two decades after lifting a previous ban linked to pest concerns in 2006. The decision has come as a major setback for Indian mango exporters, who are already grappling with reduced…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (299+ words) Meghalaya's organic pineapples, known for their exceptional sweetness and rich aroma, are cultivated in the state's pristine hilly terrain. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for gifting Meghalaya's famous GI-tagged pineapples to UAE President Sheikh…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (367+ words) Vice President praised Sikkim's unique identity as a model of environmental sustainability and social harmony Vice President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan on Saturday lauded the people of Sikkim for their simplicity, discipline and values, saying that the Himalayan state is "not…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (307+ words) In the high-altitude terrains of Sikkim, local women are now leading a remarkable effort that blends empowerment, tourism, and sustainable livelihoods. An all-women-run caf" has been opened at an altitude of 13, 000 feet near the revered Baba Harbhajan Singh Shrine in…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (436+ words) The use of LPG in processing ensures that the teas produced are carbon-free, with minimal traces of anthraquinone and carbon particles. Sikkim's state-owned Temi Tea Estate has achieved a significant milestone with its first flush of organic tea fetching record…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (253+ words) After taxes, rival platform Swiggy is currently charging a slightly higher platform fee of Rs 14. 99 per order. Industry observers note that both companies typically mirror each other's pricing strategies, often adjusting fees in response to market conditions and cost pressures....