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Fisheries Department Monitors Farakka as Small Hilsa Sells for ₹700/kg Post-Winter
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Baby Hilsa Flood Farakka Markets: 700 Rupee/Kg Price Sparks Outcry
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14-02-2026, 13:53
Baby Hilsa Flood Farakka Markets: 700 Rupee/Kg Price Sparks Outcry
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Small Hilsa are being sold at 700 rupees per kilogram in Farakka markets, defying government directives.
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Residents protest the rampant catching of baby Hilsa from Farakka Barrage using small-mesh nets, fearing future decline.
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Fisheries Department official Karamveer Singh confirms ban on nets under 90mm and Hilsa under 9 inches.
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Despite regulations, 30-40 kg of small Hilsa are caught daily, prompting calls for administrative and legal action.
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The unusual appearance of Hilsa in Farakka at winter's end raises questions.
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