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Implement the SOP for abandoned tea gardens: workers union appeal to WB govt

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Implement the SOP for abandoned tea gardens: workers union appeal to WB govt

Paschim Banga Cha Majoor Samity (PBCMS). File | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Observing that the newly notified standard operating procedure(SOP) by the West Bengal government holds potential for resolving issues in abandoned gardens, the Paschim Banga Cha Majoor Samity (PBCMS) on Monday (December 9, 2024) called the State government to implement its own SOP. The … Read more

Tuberculosis finds easy pickings in closed tea gardens of north Bengal

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Tuberculosis finds easy pickings in closed tea gardens of north Bengal

Rampant malnutrition has led to a rise in TB among workers, many of whom are already grapping with loss of livelihood. With the disease taking a steep toll on their mental and physical health, the labourers are hoping for their abandoned gardens to reopen    Rampant malnutrition has led to a rise in TB among workers, … Read more