Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Bharnobari Tea Estate Suspends Work
A tea estate called Bharnobari in India has stopped work, affecting 2,200 workers.
The management says they stopped work because the workers were not following the rules.
The workers say the management is just trying to save money during the winter when they don't need as many workers.
The workers and the management had a big argument, and the police had to come to calm things down.
Now, there will be a meeting to try and solve the problem.
Some people think the management is just using the argument as an excuse to close the estate during the winter.
Bharnobari Tea Estate in Alipurduar district suspended work, affecting 2,200 workers.
Management cited 'indiscipline' by workers as the reason for the closure.
Workers and trade union leaders allege the closure is a cost-saving tactic during winter.
A standoff occurred between workers and management, with workers demanding half-day work for full-day wages.
A tripartite meeting is scheduled to resolve the issue.
- Who
- Bharnobari Tea Estate management and 2,200 workers
- What
- Suspension of work at Bharnobari Tea Estate
- When
- Work suspended on Tuesday night
- Where
- Kalchini block of Alipurduar district
- Why
- Management cites indiscipline; workers allege cost-saving tactic
- Location
- Kalchini block of Alipurduar district, about 40km from Alipurduar town
- Number of Workers Affected
- 2,200
- Reason for Suspension (Management's Claim)
- Indiscipline by workers
- Reason for Suspension (Workers' Claim)
- Cost-saving tactic during winter
- Meeting to Resolve Issue
- Tripartite meeting scheduled on Thursday