Environment
Can Animals Sense Earthquakes in Advance?
The belief that animals sense earthquakes in advance dates back to Roman times, and a space-based tracking project is now testing whether it holds up scientifically.
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Crops
'Yellow Gold' Loses Its Shine for Farmers in India
Soybean, once known as 'yellow gold', is losing favour with farmers in India, who cite falling yields, low prices and fears of imports from the United States.
EnvironmentMadinah Municipality launches Green City Initiative to plant 2.1 million trees
The Madinah Municipality has launched a Green City Initiative that aims to plant 2.1 million trees across the Saudi city, the Saudi Press Agency reported on 20 October 2025, with smart tags to monitor each tree.
Fisheries
Hilsa Being Caught in West Bengal After Ban Ends
Trawlers from the Sundarbans and Digha in West Bengal are landing larger hilsa since an 11-day government ban on fishing was lifted.
Agribusiness
Kolkata Disappointed as Less Hilsa Arrives From Bangladesh This Year
Of the 1,200 tonnes of hilsa Bangladesh cleared for export to India before the puja, only 144 tonnes arrived, the lowest ever, importers in Howrah say.
Environment
Man Tells Officials His Wife Turns into a Snake at Night to Bite Him
A man in Uttar Pradesh's Sitapur district has submitted a written complaint claiming his wife turns into a snake at night and tries to bite him.
Fisheries
Bangladesh Deploys 17 Warships to Protect Hilsa
Bangladesh has deployed 17 navy warships and maritime patrol aircraft to stop fishing during the hilsa breeding season.
Environment
Falcon Wins New Zealand's 'Bird of the Year' Title
The karearea, New Zealand's falcon, has won the country's Bird of the Year contest with 21% of the vote, ahead of the kea and the black robin, according to the BBC.
Fisheries
World News in Brief: 22 September 2025
A round-up of important news from around the world for Jago News readers on 22 September 2025.
Fisheries
West Bengal Buyers Choose Gujarat and Myanmar Hilsa Over Bangladeshi Fish
High prices have left Bangladeshi hilsa trailing cheaper Gujarat and Myanmar fish in West Bengal's markets before Durga Puja.
Agribusiness
Bangladeshi Hilsa Reaches West Bengal Wholesale Market at 1,500 Rupees a kg
Bangladeshi hilsa went on sale in Howrah's wholesale fish market on 18 September, ahead of Durga Puja.
Fisheries
First Consignment of Bangladeshi Hilsa Finally Reaches India
The first consignment of 50 tonnes of Bangladeshi hilsa reached West Bengal's Petrapole land port in 10 trucks on 17 September.
Crops
Rare Golden Shark Seen for the First Time in the World
A six-foot golden nurse shark with white eyes, caught and released off Costa Rica, is the first known case of albinism and xanthism appearing together, researchers say.