Myanmar hilsa gives Kolkata's fish lovers unseasonal surprise

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on November 19, 2024
Fresh hilsa from Myanmar has surprised Kolkata fish lovers in November, well beyond the usual July-October season. Air-flown consignments of 4-6 tonnes per week are arriving, offering a fresher and, according to some, tastier alternative to the typical Bangladeshi imports.

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