Livestock
Border Tightened, No Indian Cattle at the Markets
Tighter border surveillance has kept Indian cattle out of Panchagarh's Eid markets this year, leaving them full of local cattle and relieving farmers.
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India
Fruits
Did Watermelon Really Kill Four Members of a Mumbai Family?
The deaths of four members of a Mumbai family were first blamed on watermelon, but early forensic findings reported by NDTV point to possible poisoning.
Fruits
Is Eating Watermelon at Night Dangerous?
After a Mumbai family of four died having eaten watermelon after dinner, Indian experts say the fruit is healthy but is best eaten during the day.
EnvironmentWild boar attacks injure four in Shibganj, Chapainawabganj border area
A wild boar injured four people in two attacks in Shibganj upazila of Chapainawabganj on 2 April 2026; residents said it had come from India, and the agriculture officer said boars crossing after dark were damaging border crops.
Agrotech
IIT Madras Director to Get Padma Shri "for Cow Urine Research"?
A political row has broken out in India over IIT Madras director V Kamakoti's nomination for the Padma Shri, centred on his past remarks on cow urine.
Crops
US Senators Write to Trump over India's 'Unfair' Tariff on Pulse Imports
At least two Republican senators have written to President Donald Trump objecting to India's 30 per cent tariff on pulses imported from the United States, a dispute that could complicate India-US trade talks.
Crops
'India's Rice Bowl' Is Emptying: Who Is to Blame?
Chhattisgarh, known as India's rice bowl, faces allegations of major irregularities as thousands of quintals of government-procured paddy are written off each year as natural losses.
LivestockMadhya Pradesh inquiry questions spending on cow dung and urine cancer research project
An inquiry committee in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, alleged in January 2026 that a state-funded project to develop cancer treatments from cow dung and urine paid far above market rates and spent on travel and a car outside its approved estimate; the veterinary university denied every allegation.
FruitsFewer Date Palms and Tappers Leave West Bengal Short of Winter Sap and Gur
As winter set in at the end of December 2025, a falling number of date palms and tappers meant West Bengal could not get enough date palm sap, and good date palm jaggery was scarce.
Environment
91 Percent of Indians Feel Safe on the Street Because of Dogs: Survey
A survey of 1,063 people in 10 Indian cities including Delhi found 91.4 per cent believe local stray dogs help prevent crime and keep the area safe.
Environment
Two-Hour Surgery and 80 Stitches to Save a Cobra
Doctors in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, saved a cobra injured during construction work with a two-hour operation and 80 stitches.
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.
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.