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Dispur: Tea production is a cornerstone of Assam's economy. The tea from this northeastern state has procured its place in the world market. Traditional methods as well as modern technology are used for tea production. In the old days, people used to prepare tea by hand. Although the invention of machinery and advancements in research over time have changed the methods of producing tea leaves, many people in Assam continue to prepare and use tea leaves by hand even today. Meet Moina Kramchapi, a young, budding entrepreneur who not only produces tea in the traditional methods but also is exploring its tourism possibilities. Traditionally, tea is produced by hand. In her efforts to spread the fragrance of her land and culture, Moina is welcoming tourists to witness the process of preparing various types of tea leaves by hand. Hailing from the Inglepathar area, bordering Kaziranga-Karbi Anglong, adjacent to Kaziranga National Park of Assam, Moina's family belongs to the Karbi tribe. Moina says her family has been cultivating tea for the past 30 years. Besides selling raw tea leaves from her garden, she also prepares various types of tea at home: Green Tea, Orthodox tea, and smoked tea. Along with her mother and other women, she has been producing tea using traditional homemade methods. According to Moina, " We don't use machines. We pound tea leaves with a dheki (traditional foot-operated thresher) or ural (mortar). Sometimes the tea leaves are dried in the sun or smoked." "We use this traditionally prepared tea for our consumption. However, for the past 2-3 years, we have started selling a small quantity of such handmade tea leaves retail, although we haven't branded the tea yet," she added. Moina said that 2-3 kilograms of handmade tea leaves are prepared for sale every week. Moina also expresses her effort to develop tea tourism by demonstrating the traditional process of preparing tea leaves for tourists. "We have a private campsite (guest house) next to our home. That campsite has 12 tents and two homestays. Domestic and international tourists visiting Kaziranga National Park stay at the campsite located in the foothills of the Karbi Hills," she said. For a small fee, she demonstrates the entire process of handmade tea preparation to tourists and also provides them with the opportunity to experience the process. Moina added that she aspires to develop more avenues in tea tourism.
Guwahati, Jan 17 (VOICE) Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday launched a mobile application for the upcoming investor summit 'Advantage Assam' in the state. He has also reviewed the progress of preparations for this ambitious initiative of the state government. "The Advantage Assam app is available for different platforms," the Chief Minister said. He has encouraged people to install this mobile application to know more about the upcoming event. Meanwhile, minister Pijush Hazarika said that the biggest investors' and infrastructure summit of North East #AdvantageAssam2.0 is schedul ...Read More >
A Dietitian Shares the Number-1 Tea to Drink to Help Digestion Lauren Manaker, M.S., R.D.N., L.D. October 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM 0 "Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Whether it's bloating, a little too much gas, or that uncomfortable feeling of fullness, digestive issues can really put a damper on your day. As a dietitian, I spend most of my time helping people understand how food choices impact wellbeing, and that's where the best tea ...Read More >
GUWAHATI, April 1: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Wednesday addressed election rallies at Nazira, Tingkhong and Khowang in Upper Assam, speaking extensively on the prevailing political situation and the everyday challenges faced by ordinary citizens, and sharply criticising the policies of the ruling party. Engaging directly with the people in simple language, Priyanka encouraged people to reflect critically through questions and reasoning. She began by asking people to assess what positive changes had occurred in their lives over the past five years. "Think about the last five years -- ...Read More >
MYSURU: For four days, there was no signal, no contact, and no clear path out.Somewhere inside the dense forests of Kodagu -- a terrain known for wild elephants, steep descents and sudden weather shifts -- 36-year-old GS Sharanya kept moving, stopping, waiting, and calling out, hoping someone would hear her.She had set out on April 2 for what was meant to be a routine one-day trek to Tadiandamol, the highest peak in the district. Travelling from Kozhikode, the IT professional had checked into a homestay near Kakkabe and joined a group of trekkers. But while descending the peak that evening, sh ...Read More >
KOLKATA: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday described Travel & Tourism Fair (TTF) Kolkata as a vital platform to explore avenues for collaboration between Jammu & Kashmir and West Bengal and promote mutual growth in the tourism sector. Inaugurating the Travel & Tourism Fair (TTF) Kolkata-2025, India's oldest and most trusted B2B travel trade show, at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, Kolkata, the Chief Minister emphasized that the fair would encourage all stakeholders to contribute meaningfully towards strengthening the cultural and economic ties between the two regions The inaugural ceremony ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's tea exports rose by 2.85 per cent in the 2024-25 financial year compared to the previous fiscal, reflecting a second year of robust demand for the country's high-quality product, according to data released by the Tea Board. The tea exports from the country increased from 250.73 million kilograms to 257.88 million kilograms, the data showed. There was also a surge in shipments from North India, with the region recording an 8.15 per cent rise in exports to 161.20 million kilograms during 2024-25 compared to 149.05 million kilograms in 2023-24. The v ...Read More >
Shillong, Sep 29 (UNI) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Monday unveiled the Chief Minister's Homestay Mission to empower local entrepreneurs in developing quality homestays that meet the growing demands of our vibrant tourism sector. Speaking at the closing of the World Tourism Day celebrations in Shillong, Sangma said the initiative is a step towards enhancing hospitality infrastructure across the state while supporting local livelihoods. "For the upcoming National Games in 2027, we h ...Read More >
Meghalaya is a major tourist destination in the northeast ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed Tourists must hire authorised guides for trekking in East Khasi Hills district in MeghalayaA businessman from Indore was killed by his wife during their honeymoon in MeghalayaSocial media reactions questioned Meghalaya's safety and affected its tourism reputation Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Guwahati: Meghalaya has made it mandatory for tourists to hire authorised an ...Read More >
Chennai, Jul 15 (PTI) The ManipalCigna Health Insurance Company Ltd has planned to expand its footprint in Tamil Nadu with 10 more branches and add over 10,000 advisors across South India. ManipalCigna Health Insurance Company Ltd is a joint venture between Manipal Group, an eminent player in healthcare delivery and higher education and global health services company Cigna Healthcare. Also Read | Aadhaar Free Update: Government Requests Parents to Update Children's Aadhaar Biometrics Between Age 5-7, Free of Cost. Citing a data from the General Insurance Council (GIC), ManipalCigna said it ...Read More >
Patna, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major action against corruption, the State Vigilance Unit (SVU) on Saturday arrested Sub-Inspector Putul Kumari, the SHO of the Women's Police Station in Samastipur, for accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000. Her driver was also arrested in the case. The arrest has created a stir within the police department. According to an official, Putul Kumari was caught red-handed while taking the bribe from Rajiv Ranjan, a resident of Chhatauna village under Mufassil police station limits, in connection with an assault case. Rajiv Ranjan had filed a written complaint with ...Read More >
The Madhya Pradesh tourism department hosted a Travel Mart from October 11 to 13 in state capital Bhopal. The event saw the participation of more than 100 travel agents from 27 countries, besides film personalities, hoteliers, homestay owners and wedding planners, totalling to around 700 delegates. The state had been hosting travel marts till 2015-16, but stopped the practice. The Madhya Pradesh Travel Meet (MPTM) has now been branded and would become an annual event, to be held every October. ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Jun 2 (PTI) What began last month as an emergency landing by a British Royal Navy F-35B Lightning fighter jet at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport has unexpectedly turned into a marketing gift for Kerala Tourism. The jet, part of the UK's most advanced stealth fleet, is awaiting repairs. Now, that brief military issue is being reimagined -- not in air bases or defence circles, but in the world of travel and tourism. A new poster posted by Kerala Tourism on its 'X' handle is making the rounds online. It features a stylised image of the fighter jet parked against a ...Read More >
Ranchi: CM Hemant Soren on Monday addressed voters of Rongonadi and Chabua assembly constituencies in poll-bound Assam via telephone after failing to visit the area. He later claimed in an X post that he was prevented from campaigning in the area citing the Prime Minister's programme.Hemant wrote, "I was even prevented from meeting my brothers and sisters of the Chabua assembly constituency in Assam, but such a conspiracy by the opponents will never succeed. High with the arrogance of power, democracy and constitutional institutions are being misused so that the truth does not reach the people ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 4 (ANI): Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday came down heavily on the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) over its pitch to reconsider the words 'secular and socialist' from the Preamble of the Indian Constitution while saying that it was 'all talk'. He dared and challenged RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale and top leaders of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the centre to remove the words 'secular and socialist' from the Preamble. 'Days before, I heard that some RSS person said that we should remove Secular and Socialist words from ...Read More >
Bareilly (UP), Jul 17 (PTI) A teacher from Bahedi district, who went viral recently after reciting a poem mentioning Kanwar Yatra, approached the police on Thursday stating a threat to his life from anti-social elements. A case has been registered at Bahedi police station based on a complaint from Dr Rajneesh Kumar Gangwar, a teacher at MGM Inter College in the district. According to Circle Officer Arun Kumar Singh, Gangwar's complaint says that ever since his recitation of the poem 'Tum Kanwad Lene Mat Jana, Gyaan Ka Deepak Jalaana' (You don't go get Kavad, light the lamp of knowledge inste ...Read More >
The Ministry of Tourism, with the Sikkim government, will host the 13th International Tourism Mart in Gangtok from Nov 13-16, 2025. The event aims to showcase the North East's tourism potential to domestic and international stakeholders. The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, in coordination with the Government of Sikkim, is all set to organise the 13th International Tourism Mart (ITM) for the North Eastern Region from November 13 to 16, 2025, at Gangtok, Sikkim. The event will be inaugur ...Read More >
Guwahati, Dec 17: With an eye firmly on the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, the ruling BJP is set to intensify its political and development outreach in the state as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are scheduled for a series of high-profile visits to Assam later this month. Announcing the itinerary, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on a live feed, said the visits will showcase transformative infrastructure projects, and boost economic confidence. The Prime Minister will arrive in Assam on December 20 and inaugurate the new terminal at Lokpriya Gopinath B ...Read More >
On Wednesday, a special investigation team (SIT) was formed after the Meghalaya Police recovered the weapon in the suspected murder of Raja Raghuvanshi. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Thursday assured that justice would be served in the case of the Indore tourist who was murdered in Sohra, while rescue operations continue to locate his missing wife. He did not comment on calls for a CBI investigation, saying the inquiry is ongoing and thorough. Speaking to media persons, Sangma said, ...Read More >
Kailashahar (Tripura), July 15: The Manu Valley tea estate in Tripura's Unakoti district, which contributes to around one-fourth of the state's total tea output, is facing the brunt of climate change and acute shortage of manpower with its production gradually decreasing in the last three years, an official said on Tuesday. "The climate change over the past few years appears to be a major challenge for the future of the garden. The average rainfall and uneven distribution of precipitation have affected production in the tea garden," said Manager (HR) of the estate, Prabir Dey. Tripura produc ...Read More >
The India-Nepal Economic Cooperation Meet 2025, organized by PHDCCI India-Nepal Centre in Bhopal, highlighted efforts to boost bilateral economic ties. Senior diplomats, officials, and industry leaders discussed enhancing trade, connectivity, and cultural ties between the two nations, aiming to drive sustainable development and stronger partnerships in various sectors. The India-Nepal Economic Cooperation Meet 2025, orchestrated by the PHDCCI India-Nepal Centre in association with the Embassy of ...Read More >
Bhopal, Oct 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Managing Director of Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board (MPTB), Sheo Shekhar Shukla, on Friday said the government is working to make the state's rich heritage, wildlife, spirituality, and forest listed among the leading international destinations. Shukla made this statement on the concluding session of the two-day travel trade show, ITB Asia 2025, held at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore, on Friday. He stated that ITB Asia gave a vital global platform to showcase Madhya Pradesh's tourism potential and diversity. "Our goal is to establish Madhy ...Read More >
Dehradun: Uttarakhand is set to become a hub for aromatic crops with the launch of the Aroma Revolution Policy 2026‑36. The state will develop seven aroma valleys in different districts, creating new opportunities for farmers and boosting the rural economy. In the first phase, the valleys identified include the Timur Valley in Pithoragarh, the Damask Rose Valley in Chamoli and Almora, the Mint Valley in Udham Singh Nagar, the Cinnamon Valley in Champawat and Nainital, and the Lemongrass and Mint Valley in Haridwar and Pauri. These valleys will focus on large‑scale cultivation of aromatic plan ...Read More >
Guwahati, November 27 (IANS): Union Tourism and Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Wednesday underscored the northeastern region's legacy, cultural diversity, and natural wealth emphasising its rich cuisine, crafts and biodiversity while inaugurating the 12th edition of the four-day long International Tourism Mart (ITM) in Assam's Kaziranga. Speaking on the occasion, the Union Minister said that the ITM is a remarkable opportunity for the northeast India to showcase its rich culture and diversity to the world, adding that the event also offers a platform for people from across the g ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday announced the provisional attachment of assets worth approximately ₹131.45 crore in Spain, including a luxury yacht and immovable properties, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). These assets belong to Pavel Prozorov, a Spanish national and the alleged mastermind behind the unauthorised forex trading platform OctaFX. The attached assets comprise a commercial Italian-model luxury yacht cruising in the Western Mediterranean, a minijet boat, a luxury car, and two residential properties in Spain. The ED's probe was launched ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav on Saturday criticised the Rekha Gupta-led BJP government in the city over the worsening pollution levels in the Yamuna River, calling it a "grave concern". Referring to the July pollution report by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), Yadav said that pollution levels in the Yamuna have worsened since March. This, he said, clearly exposes the BJP's hollow promises on cleaning the river. He alleged that the government has only made tall claims about cleaning the Yamuna after assuming power in Delhi but has taken no concrete action. I ...Read More >
Kerala's scenic hill station, Munnar, has secured a coveted spot among the top eight rural destinations in Asia, according to a recent ranking by digital travel platform Agoda. Known for its sprawling tea plantations, mist-covered hills, and tranquil surroundings, Munnar is attracting travelers seeking immersive experiences in nature away from India's bustling cities. Agoda's list, compiled from accommodation searches across eight Asian markets between 15 February and 15 August 2025, places Mala ...Read More >
Telangana is set to launch a new tourism policy (2025-30) to attract more international tourists. Despite its rich heritage, the state lags behind other southern states in tourist footfall. The policy focuses on creating Special Tourism Attraction Zones for immersive cultural experiences, expanding into medical, MICE, film, and wedding tourism.As Telangana gears up for a brand new tourism policy to coax international tourists to put the state's hot on their itineraries.What comes to mind when you think of tourism in India? The Taj Mahal in Agra, Rajasthan's palaces, or Goa's beaches? But what ...Read More >
Nagpur: Warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj belonged to the entire country, but British history tried to confine him as a regional icon, said BJP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sudhanshu Trivedi, who was in Nagpur on Friday to attend an event marking the 351st anniversary of Shivaji Maharaj's coronation. Trivedi told TOI at the event organized by Shivaji Maharaj Kruti Samiti that Shivaji Maharaj's contribution in 'safeguarding' the southern part of India from Mughal invasion must not be forgotten.Trivedi said, "Shivaji Maharaj belonged to all of us, entire country. Unfortunately, the British p ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): As the Digital India Mission completed 10 years on Tuesday, BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari drew contrast between the BJP and the opposition bloc and said that while the INDI Alliance is associated with 'corruption and nepotism,' the Modi government is associated with the model of development. The BJP leader praised the central government for the success of Digital India and stated that the country now accounts for 50 per cent of global financial transactions, a testament to Prime Minister Modi's development model. Addressing a press conference here on Tuesday, P ...Read More >
In this image posted on April 2, 2026, LoP in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi waves, as others look on, during a public meeting, in Assam. Picture: X/@INCIndia via PTI GUWAHATI In its manifesto for the April 9 Assembly elections in the State, the Congress has promised Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for six communities, the formation of an Anti-Corruption Commission to probe scams by the Himanta Biswa Sarma government, a white paper on Assam's financial condition, and an Urban Flood ...Read More >