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To wage battle againist slashing Apple import duty: HP CM to visit Srinagar

Shimla, Feb 19 (UNI) Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu would travel to Srinagar on Thursday to hold crucial talks with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over the sharp reduction in import duty on foreign apples, a move that has alarmed growers across the hill states.
The visit comes amid growing concern in Himachal Pradesh, where the apple economy, valued at over Rs 5,500 crore, sustains more than 2.5 lakh families.
Recent Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) signed by the Centre with New Zealand, the European union and the United States have led to a steep cut in customs duty on imported apples from 50 per cent to 25 per cent for the US and New Zealand, and to 20 per cent for European countries.
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Ambala Terrorists case: Rajasthan Police investigating in Hanumangarh & Ajmer links

16 Mar 2026 | 1:00 AM

Jaipur, March 15 (UNI) The Rajasthan Police have initiated investigation in the alleged links - following arrests of 3 terrorists in Ambala - being emerged with Hanumangarh and Ajmer cities of this state.

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Fresh Snowfall Draws Tourists as Winter Makes Comeback in Himachal

16 Mar 2026 | 12:42 AM

Shimla, Mar 16 (UNI) Thunderstorms, hail and rain lashed Shimla and several parts of Himachal Pradesh on Sunday, while higher reaches of Kullu and Lahaul–Spiti received fresh snowfall, bringing winter-like conditions back to the hill state and attracting a large number of tourists to popular resorts.

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Vishwavidyalaya Sahitya Sanskriti Samagam: Preserve Jammu region's cultural legacy: JU VC

16 Mar 2026 | 12:37 AM

Jammu, March 15 (UNI) Lauding the rich cultural diversity of the Duggar region, Vice-Chancellor, University of Jammu, Prof. Umesh Rai has said that Jammu’s identity has been shaped by centuries of traditions, languages and community practices, making it imperative for academic institutions to document, preserve and promote this heritage for future generations.

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Yogi launches veiled verbal attack on Congress for "caste - religion-based divisive acts"

16 Mar 2026 | 12:02 AM

Chittorgarh, March 15 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has made a strong but veiled verbal onslaught against the Congress, saying "they are confronting an existential crisis and in desperation they are weakening the nation by divisive casteist tactics".

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HP Govt strengthens green energy push with 2534 million unit power generation from major projects

15 Mar 2026 | 11:18 PM

Shimla, Mar 15 (UNI) One of the major hydropower states in the country, Himachal Pradesh is moving a step further by rapidly expanding clean and renewable energy in multiple directions capitalising on its rivers and hills.

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