Agribusiness
Hilsa Shortage in India After Bangladesh Unrest, Prices Soar
Hilsa exports from Bangladesh have largely stopped amid weeks of unrest, leaving Kolkata's markets short of the fish and prices soaring.
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World News in Brief: 31 July 2024
A round-up of important news from around the world for Jagonews readers on 31 July 2024.
Fisheries
Tonnes of Hilsa Being Caught in West Bengal
Fishers at Namkhana in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district are again netting hilsa by the tonne at the start of the season.
Fisheries
West Bengal Fishermen Delighted as Hilsa Arrive in Shoals
After several years of poor catches at this time, fishermen at Digha in West Bengal have netted about seven tonnes of hilsa in a few days of the monsoon.
Fisheries
Hilsa Caught in Fishermen's Nets at the Start of the Season
Large hilsa are turning up in West Bengal fishermen's nets at the start of the season, though small catches keep prices high in Kolkata's markets.
Agribusiness
Temporary Animal Markets Open in West Bengal, Prices High from the Start
Temporary animal markets have opened in districts across West Bengal ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, with prices higher than last year.
Fruits
Date Prices High in Kolkata Too
Date prices have risen in Kolkata's markets for Ramadan, though sellers say trade is slow, while in Bangladesh date prices have hit record highs.
Fruits
Fruit Prices High in Kolkata at the Start of Ramadan
Fruit prices have risen in West Bengal's markets at the start of Ramadan, though sellers disagree on how much.
Agribusiness
Cattle Selling 'Dirt Cheap' in Kolkata
With street sales banned in Kolkata, temporary animal markets outside the city are selling local cattle at low prices ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.
Fruits
Bangladeshi Mangoes Handed to Indo-Bangla Press Club Members
Members of Kolkata's Indo-Bangla Press Club and their families were given Bangladesh's famous Rajshahi mangoes at an event on 17 June.
Fruits
Mangoes Sent by Sheikh Hasina Reach Mamata's Home
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's annual gift of mangoes has reached West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee's home in Kalighat.
Fruits
PM Sends 30 Maunds of Haribhanga Mangoes to Mamata
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has sent 1,200 kg of Rangpur's Haribhanga mangoes as a gift to West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee.
Fruits
Sheikh Hasina Sends 1,200 kg of Gift Mangoes to Mamata Banerjee
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is sending 1,200 kg of seasonal mangoes as a goodwill gift to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee through Benapole port.