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Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) organized Tea Next 2.0 as part of its Tea Next initiative, a capacity-building program for Bought Leaf Factory (BLF) representatives and Small Tea Growers (STGs) in Golaghat, Assam, involving approximately 256 participants. The program's goal was to enhance sustainability, productivity, and regulatory compliance within the increasing significance of the smallholder tea sector in India’s tea value chain. The initiative prioritized improving green leaf quality, tackling Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) issues, and advocating for regenerative agricultural practices. Participants benefited from practical training focused on pruning cycles, plucking standards, and the implementation of Good Agricultural Practices to ensure…

Majuli, the world’s largest river island district of Assam, witnessed a major wave of development initiatives as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for projects worth Rs 2,218 crore. The Chief Minister also distributed seed capital cheques to 31,952 women entrepreneurs, marking one of the largest financial outreach programmes for women in the district. Addressing a large public gathering, Sarma said that Majuli had never before seen development work on such a wide scale. He stated that the new projects would strengthen administration, education, connectivity, and cultural infrastructure, while also creating opportunities for local people,…

Prior to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Assam on February 14, an ordinary section of national highway was converted into a working airfield, causing first amazement and then growing excitement throughout Moran. The sound of fighter jets and military transport planes descending from the sky will soon be heard in what is typically a corridor of trucks and everyday commuters. In order to accommodate fighter jets and military helicopters, a route that is typically congested with trucks, buses, and two-wheelers was cleared, secured, and carefully prepared. Many locals called the scene "unforgettable" when the plane landed on the asphalt,…

The Consumer Awareness Bharat Yatra Programme took place at the Northeastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation Limited (NEHHDC) in Guwahati, marking a significant step in the nationwide initiative focused on fostering quality consciousness, standardization, and consumer protection throughout India. Organized by the Consumer Confederation of India (CCI) with support from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), this program runs from December 24, 2025, to March 15, aiming to enhance awareness about quality control, standardization, consumer rights, and the BIS’s role in safeguarding public interest. At the event, Isaac Ginlaldin, Scientist and Joint Director at BIS, emphasized the importance of following…

As part of the ongoing Cluster Development Programme in collaboration with CSIR-NEIST Jorhat, a Hands-on Training Programme is set to take place on February 17 at the Deputy Commissioner’s Conference Hall in Wokha, Nagaland. This training will concentrate on two main themes: the cultivation of medicinal, aromatic, and floriculture crops, encompassing scientific plantation techniques, post-harvest management, and ongoing support for farmers; and beekeeping (apiculture), which will cover scientific farming practices, post-harvest management, and related activities. Following the training session, high-quality planting materials will be provided to selected farmers and beneficiaries as a practical resource. The programme aims to enhance productivity…

Executive Director of the Rubber Board, M Vasanthagesan, emphasized the pivotal role of rubber production in enhancing the socio-economic landscape of Assam during a meeting with a media delegation from the state at the Rubber Board headquarters in Kottayam, Kerala. He highlighted that Assam stands as the third-largest producer of natural rubber in India and outlined the historical context and expansion of rubber cultivation in the region. Vasanthagesan pointed to the promising prospects for increasing rubber production due to favorable agro-climatic conditions and rising market demand. During the discussion, which included other senior officials such as B Sreekumar, Deputy Director…