Bangladesh reverses hilsa export ban, approves 3,000 tonne shipment to India ahead of Durga PujaBangladesh's interim government has decided to export 3,000 tonnes of hilsa fish to India for Durga Puja, reversing an earlier ban. The mov...
No Padma Ilish during Durga Puja! Bengalis face hilsa drought as Bangladesh ousts Hasina policyFor the first time in five years, Bengalis will miss out on Padma ilish during Durga Puja. Bangladesh has halted hilsa exports to India, pr...
24 Muslim candidates win LS seats this time, two less than 2019 polls24 Muslim candidates, including Yusuf Pathan and Rakibul Hussain, won in the Lok Sabha elections. The Muslim representation in the 18th Lok...
Polls announced for 11 seats of Bihar Legislative Council, including the one held by Nitish KumarMembers of the state legislative assembly will elect candidates for these 11 seats on March 21 when counting of votes will take place in th...
Fish lovers may miss Padma Hilsa during festive seasonBangladesh has not yet allowed exports of hilsa for the upcoming festive season, triggering tension among Indian fish importers who have be...
Heatwave yet to affect vegetable output, pricesThe country has witnessed the hottest ever February this year and the India Meteorological Department has issued warnings of heatwaves from...
Bangladeshi Hilsa fish expected to hit Kolkata markets in a day or two"Bangladesh has permitted export of hilsa yesterday for the current season. The first consignment is expected to hit the local markets in a...
Pakistan's ex-envoy to Jakarta sold Embassy building at throwaway pricePakistan's National Accountability Bureau (NAB) filed a reference in an accountability court against Major General (retd) Syed Mustafa Anwa...
Despite PM Narendra Modi, Mamata Banerjee visit, Bangla export ban continues driving Hilsa prices to Rs 1,000/kgThe Teesta river watersharing discord between India and Bangladesh has claimed its first victim – the hilsa.
Pakistan Supreme Court warns of action against Nawaz Sharif if Chief Election Commissioner is not appointedA three-member bench of the apex court, headed by Chief Justice Nasirul Mulk, was hearing the case about the appointment of a permanent CEC.
Imported fish, Chakori, , replaces Hilsa on Bengali menus due to low suppliesGoing by the present trend of poor hilsa availability, millions of Bengalis and others may have to settle for 'chakori' this season.
Mutilation of Hemraj’s body carried out with support of elements in Pakistan ArmyAnother ISI officer, Colonel Siddiqui, is said to have rewarded Rs 5 lakh to one of the terrorists for bringing back the head of Lance Naik...
State Bank of India, Bank of India allowed to operate in Pakistan"We have held discussions with the RBI and both sides have agreed to issue a full banking licence to two banks of each country," Yaseen Anw...
- ISI's major Iqbal, LeT chief Saeed in India's most-wanted list
The other fugitive terrorists facing Interpol red-corner notices are Hizbul chief Syed Salahuddin, LeT's Azam Cheema and Syed Zabiuddin Jab...
- Malaysia blasts US over Anwar affair: report
Malaysia has reportedly blasted the United States for questioning its handling of sex accusations against opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim a...
- Ajmer blast trail leads to Hurriyat
Security agencies are questioning Hurriyat leader G M Bhat, an associate of hardline separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani, and two of hi...
- VSNL launches Trueroots International Calling Service
VSNL, a leading communications solutions provider owned by Tatas, has launched a cheaper and efficient web-based International Calling Serv...