Shane Jones, 36, a resident of Conch Shell Bay who was convicted of manslaughter for the brutal beating of Edwin Usher, 49, ...

But is it just a passing fad, or does science support its supposed benefits? Picture this: a deep breath in, followed by a powerful exhale through a beautifully spiralled conch shell. The sound that ...

Prayagraj (UP), Jan 25 (ANI): Unique conch shell, weighing about 11 kg, became the centre of attraction for the devotees coming to the Maha Kumbh 2025 in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj.

A coordinated operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and Air Force led to the apprehension of a suspect with 3,492 conch shells, made ready for sale, in the Pesalai area, Talaimannar on January 27.

Ganemulla Police have arrested an individual today (03) who was transporting 10 rare conch shells (Valampuri), valued at over Rs. 1 million, concealed in his car with the intent of selling them.

But conch snails defy these expectations with eyesight as good as some vertebrates. These marine snails combine exceptional vision, protective shells, and acrobatic leaping to evade deadly predators.

A video showing a man blowing a shankh (conch shell), while others could be seen with their hands joined on a decorated platform, is being shared as recent visuals from the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela.

“The seized conch was unfortunately already removed from the shell so it was donated to Meals on Wheels,” a DoE statement said. The department has previously donated poached conch to Meals on ...