#bananas

Arunachal Police Probe Chemical Banana Ripening Claims

Arunachal Pradesh police are investigating claims of illegal chemical banana ripening after a social media video surfaced in the Naharlagun region.

Rinchen K • 10 Sep 2026

North Garo Hills banana farmers ship first bulk load to Patna

Thirty-five North Garo Hills farmers shipped 15 tonnes of bananas to Patna, testing a new model to boost bargaining power and end local distress sales.

NEWire Desk • 11 Aug 2026