September 20, 2023 5:42 PM

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Hilsa fishing banned during breeding season in Bangladesh

In Bangladesh, catching hilsa fish will be banned for 22 days from October 12 to November 2 as it is the main breeding season of this year. Hilsa is the National fish of Bangladesh and one of the geographical indication (GI) products in the country.  The decision was taken at a meeting of the N...

September 20, 2023 5:09 PM

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Rupee closes at 83.07 against US dollar

The Rupee, hovering near a record low, is expected to remain under pressure amid focus on crude oil prices and the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy decision.   In the forex market, the rupee today closed 20 paise lower at 83 rupees and 07 paise against the US dollar.     The do...

September 20, 2023 2:26 PM

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Indefinite Rail-Roko movement called by Kurmi community begins in Jharkhand

The indefinite Rail-Roko movement called by the Kurmi community began today in Jharkhand. The members of Kurmi community are demanding their inclusion in the Scheduled Tribe list.  After the Calcutta High Court banned the movement in West Bengal, the Kurmi community has withdrawn the movement i...

September 20, 2023 2:20 PM

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Lightning stikes in Ramban district of Jammu

In Jammu and Kashmir, at least 40 sheep and goats perished due to lightning in the Ramban district of the Jammu division. Akashwani Correspondent reports that lightning struck Hinjhal's top meadow of Banihal in Ramban district late last evening. After the incident was reported, Police and a tea...