News Topic:Apple Harvest
Kashmir
Kashmiri farmers embrace exotic apple varieties
A remarkable trend is unfolding in Kashmir with farmers and horticulturists embracing exotic apple plant varieties over traditional ones.
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Business & Economy
Demand for Kashmiri apples soar this Ramadan
With Ramadan in progress, demand for Kashmiri apples has soared across India. Since the beginning of Ramadan, growers have started shipping apples.
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Kashmir
500 boxes of apples stolen from Shopian orchard
Nearly 500 apple boxes were stolen from an orchard last night in the Batapora Niladang village of Shopian district, according to the owner of the property.
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J&K
Government bans apple imports costing below Rs 50 per kilogram
Central government has amended its import policy for apples by introducing Minimum Important Price (MIP) and banning the import of apples costing below Rs 50 per kg.
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Kashmir
Bumper apple crop affects smooth passage to fruit-laden trucks on NH: Div Com
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, P K Pole said the bumper apple crop this year affected the smooth passage to the fruit-laden trucks along Srinagar-Jammu National Highway.
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J&K
Traffic authorities directed to clear stranded trucks on Srinagar-Jammu Highway
Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta impressed upon the concerned traffic authorities to clear the stranded traffic within 24 hours and certify the same at the earliest.
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Kashmir
6000 apple-laden trucks stuck on Srinagar-Jammu highway: KVFGDU
The halting of fruit-laden trucks on the Srinagar-Jammu national highway persists with about 6000 trucks waiting, some since October 2, to reach Jammu.
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Business & Economy
Freight doubles as transport shortage hits Kashmir’s fruit growers
After facing losses due to the halting of trucks, apple growers in Kashmir are now suffering due to freight rise, transport shortage and low demand for the fruit.
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Tourist succumbs after boulder strikes Innova in Anantnag
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Omar accuses admin of ‘double standards’ over NC, BJP protests in Srinagar
Omar Abdullah accused the administration of double standards during rival NC and BJP protests in Srinagar, while Mehbooba Mufti and Waheed Para criticised the handling.
Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah seeks reopening of Yousmarg tourist resort
Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah has urged Budgam administration to reopen Yousmarg, citing economic hardship among locals dependent on tourism for livelihood.
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