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J&K: After 'house detention', Omar scales fence to reach Martyrs’ Graveyard

Srinagar, July 14 (UNI) A day after the Lt Governor's administration sealed the Martyrs’ Graveyard in the old city and imposed curbs on movement of political leaders, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today visited the cemetery to pay tribute to the martyrs of July 13, 1931.

Omar, accompanied by his father and NC president Farooq Abdullah, the Deputy Chief Minister, Cabinet Ministers, and senior party leaders, offered Fatiha and floral tributes. Omar climbed the cemetery fence to gain entry.
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17 Jul 2026 | 7:32 PM

Neeraj Bali
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Sajad Lone questions NC's proposed protest timing and intent

17 Jul 2026 | 7:22 PM

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Apple growers' forum opposes proposed India-US FTA, warns of agitation

17 Jul 2026 | 7:04 PM

Shimla, July 17 (UNI) The Himachal Apple Growers' Association on Friday expressed concern over the proposed India-United States Free Trade Agreement (FTA), alleging that any reduction or removal of import duty on American apples would severely affect the livelihood of orchardists in the hill state.

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LoP alleges worsening drug menace, HRTC neglect in Himachal under Congress govt

17 Jul 2026 | 6:57 PM

Shimla, July 17 (UNI) Leader of Opposition and former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Friday accused the Congress government in Himachal of failing to curb the growing drug menace in the state, alleging that narcotics were being sold even inside prisons and that the government's anti-drug campaign was merely a publicity exercise.

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