Everything you need to know about Hilsa: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Hilsa: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Kolkata, May 13 (IANS) To prevent the rapid decline in numbers of hilsa in Indian waters, West Bengal scientists have proposed creating sanctuaries to thwart indiscriminate fishing and promote breeding of the fish - considered a delicacy in Bengali cuisine.
Kolkata, Feb 26 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Tuesday said the government was planning to set up a facility for doing research on the hilsa fish whose numbers are fast dwindling in Indian waters.
Kolkata, Jan 22 (IANS) With the population of the hilsa dwindling rapidly in Indian waters, a team of scientists from across the country have embarked on a project to save the fish, considered a delicacy in Bengali cuisine, and revive its numbers through various interventions.
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) India and Bangladesh have much to gain by opening up more trading routes through India's landlocked northeast. While Airtel, Arvind Mills and other Indian firms are already in Bangladesh, the country's eastern neighbours are keen to show that it has "more to offer than just Jamdani saris and Hilsa fish".
Kolkata, Oct 20 (IANS) From the multifarious Bengali cuisine to the Oriental to the Continental, the world is your oyster when it comes to food this Durga puja - an opportunity for people here to gorge on spicy, sinful delights.
Kolkata, Sep 28 (IANS) Bangladesh Friday said it was not worried about the current impasse on the Teesta water-sharing treaty, as India has assured it that hindrances present on its part would be removed to seal the accord.
Kolkata, Sep 26 (IANS) In what could be bad news for Hilsa lovers in India, Bangladesh's Commerce Minister Golam Mohammad Kader Wednesday said his government will continue the ban on export of the silvery delicacy.
Kolkata, Aug.13 (ANI): Gourmands who swear by the flavour and texture of the Hilsa fish, which is a major delicacy in West Bengal, have made a beeline for a festival here to gorge on their favourite dishes.
Kolkata, Aug 11 (IANS) With the marine delicacy Hilsa, without which the Bengali platter is incomplete, being sold at Rs.1,000-Rs.1,500 per kg due to short supply, the West Bengal government Saturday decided to check catching of small fish during the breeding season.
Kolkata, Aug.10 (ANI): India is hopeful that Bangladesh will lift the ban on Hilsa fish exports after Ramadan concludes.
Kolkata, Aug 8 (IANS) The monsoon delicacy Hilsa, without which a Bengali platter is never complete, has been selling between Rs.1,000 and Rs.1,500 and a state minister says the silvery delight will continue to be elusive as its prices soar courtesy a truant monsoon and decline in imports.
Kolkata, June 5 (IANS) It is the ultimate in Bengali cuisine and Bengalis in both India and Bangladesh swear by the delicate taste of this premium fish. But the hilsa, or ilish as Bengalis know it, may soon disappear from Bengali homes due to man's greed.
Shanghai, Apr.6 (ANI): Almost 70 percent of fish resources in the Pearl River, China's third longest river, is under threat due to excessive damming, experts have warned.
New Delhi, Nov.7 (ANI): Election campaigning for the fifth and final phase of Bihar State Assembly elections for 35 constituencies concluded here on Sunday evening.
Kolkata, July 21 (ANI): Bengali-cuisine restaurant called Oh! Calcutta has organized a month-long 'Hilsa Bhoj' or Hilsa food festival beginning on Thursday, which will feature wide variety of delicacies made of Hilsa fish.
Kolkata, Aug 28 (ANI): People of Kolkata are a worried lot as prices of vegetables and fish have increased in the city.
Kolkata, June 13 (ANI): Fans of the Hilsa fish, which is a major delicacy in West Bengal, throng the ongoing Hilsa fish festival in Kolkata to gorge on their favourite dishes. rices of rupees 400-550 per kilogram notwithstanding, the month-long Hilsa festival is attracting huge crowds.
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) The Election Commission has identified as 'vulnerable' from a security point of view over 12,000 villages that go to polls in the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections Thursday.
