Biswanath district administration issued land title certificates to 2,145 forest dwellers under the Forest Rights…
Raidang Tea Estate Faces Tensions Over Manager’s Assault
Workers at Raidang Tea Estate, Doomdooma, blocked NH-37 demanding arrests for an attack on Assistant Manager Rajiv Thapa. Thapa was assaulted on November 15 by unidentified assailants, leading to hospitalisation.
The estate management issued a pre-lockout notice citing escalating threats, including a failed tea theft attempt on November 2. The management warned of operational shutdowns if safety measures are not ensured. Authorities have promised swift action.