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Himachal Pradesh: Apple growers oppose eviction drive in Jubbal; action ha
Updated : 2 weeks, 6 days ago IST
The growers' association alleged that the government had not framed a policy in line with the apex court's directions to regularise land for farmers and instead initiated eviction proceedings without completing due legal formalities.
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Himachal CM warns of crisis for apple growers due to trade agreements with
Updated : 3 weeks, 1 day ago IST
The CM cautioned that these agreements would result in a surge of imported apples, walnuts, almonds and other horticultural produce, thereby placing immense pressure on local growers who may struggle to secure remunerative prices for their crops.
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HP apple growers join nationwide farmers strike; demand rollback of labour
Updated : 4 weeks, 1 day ago IST
During the protest, participants prominently raised demands including the repeal of the four "anti-worker" labour codes, a halt to the eviction of farmers from their land and homes, provision of cultivable land to landless and poor farmers, withdrawal of what they termed anti-farmer tarif
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'Opposition will not remain silent': Congress Jebi Mather Slams India-US i
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Congress MP Jebi Mather on Thursday voiced concerns over the India-US Interim Trade Agreement, claiming it has begun affecting domestic sectors, including apple growers in Kashmir, and said the Opposition is raising the issue in Parliament to highlight the impact on people's livelihoods a
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Himachal apple growers to protest on Feb 12 over FTA concerns
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Apple growers in Himachal Pradesh's Kotkhai region have expressed growing concern over the Government of India's recent free trade agreements (FTAs) with various countries, fearing a threat to domestic orchards and farmers' livelihoods.
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Despite Piyush Goyal's assurance, HP apple growers gear up for nationwide
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Despite repeated assurances by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal that Indian apple growers' interests will be protected, apple farmers in Himachal Pradesh have intensified preparations to join the nationwide farmers' strike on February 12 and announced a Delhi march, warni
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Himachal Apple Growers' Association to join nationwide farmers' strike on
Updated : 1 month ago IST
The Himachal Apple Growers' Association on Saturday held its block-level meeting in Rohru, during which farmers and orchardists decided to actively participate in the nationwide farmers' strike scheduled for February 12, 2026.
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HP Apple farmers call for nationwide strike on Feb 12; announce Secretaria
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Escalating agitation against anti-farmer policies, the Himachal Pradesh Apple Growers' Association (HPAGA) on Friday appealed to orchardists and farmers across the state to join the nationwide farmers' strike on February 12 and announced a Secretariat gherao protest in Shimla on February
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Ending Revenue Deficit Grant violates federal rights of states: Himachal C
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday termed the tapering and effective ending of the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG) as a "black day for Himachal Pradesh", alleging that it amounts to a violation of the constitutional rights of states under India's federal
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FTA move on Apple imports to hurt Himachal growers, says CM Sukhu; govt to
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed concern over the Centre's Free Trade Agreement (FTA) policy, saying the reduction in import duty on apples coming from foreign countries would adversely affect apple growers in the state and disrupt the local fruit market. Read More
Himachal Pradesh: Youth, tourism hope for Budget boost, Apple growers expr
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
While tourism operators and youth are optimistic about targeted measures to revive growth and employment, apple farmers have little hope that the upcoming budget will address their concerns, particularly after import duties on foreign apples were reduced, which has impacted the state's ap
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Himachal ministers urge Centre to protect apple growers, focus on employme
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Three ministers of the Himachal Pradesh government, Revenue, Horticulture and Tribal Development Minister Jagat Singh Negi, Education Minister Rohit Thakur and Rural Development Minister Anirudh Singh on Thursday expressed concern over the Union Budget, while hoping that the Centre would
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