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BJP attacks Cong govt over Himachal forest fires

Shimla, May 21 (UNI) BJP state spokesperson Mahendra Dharmani has expressed deep concern over the government's apparent lack of effective measures in tackling increasing daily cases of forest fires that is destroying the picturesque hills of Himachal Pradesh
Considered among the safest refuge for Delhiites from sweltering heatwaves, Himachal's current rate of forest fire incidents is causing alarm among the people.
As per Fire Department data, in past 24 hours a total of 116 incidents of fire have been reported in the state, which caused loss of 1,582.6 hectares of forest area.
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Apple cartons above 22 Kg to be confiscated: Himachal Minister

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Shimla, June 12 (UNI) To ensure fair trade practices and streamline the apple transportation process this season, Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi on Thursday announced that the fruit must be weighed only in standard 22-kg universal cartons.

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