Early Himachal apple varieties fetch high prices
July 16th, 2012 - 2:37 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, July 16 (IANS) The apple season in Himachal Pradesh, considered the country's apple bowl, has opened with the fruit fetching handsome prices, bringing smiles on the faces of growers.Trade ... Read more...
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Virginia governor to lead trade mission to India
November 11th, 2011 - 9:00 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 11 (IANS) Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell will lead a high-powered delegation to India next week in a bid to attract Indian investment to his state as also promote ... Read more...
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Vietnamese president in India to expand strategic ties
October 11th, 2011 - 8:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) In a major strategic signal, Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang Tuesday began a four-day visit to India that aims to provide a greater push ... Read more...
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Himachal ‘anardana’ business turns juicy
October 3rd, 2011 - 3:40 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Oct 3 (IANS) The wholesale grain market in this Himachal Pradesh capital these days is flooded with 'anardana' or seeds of wild pomegranate, a fruit that grows in mid-hills ... Read more...
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China threatens Himachal’s rosin business
October 2nd, 2011 - 1:38 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Oct 2 (IANS) Cheap Chinese rosin, a solid form of resin obtained from pines and conifers, has flooded the Indian market and is threatening the profit margins of Himachal ... Read more...
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Chouhan to hold roadshow in China to woo investors
September 11th, 2011 - 5:54 pm ICT by IANS
Bhopal, Sep 11 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan would hold a roadshow in Shanghai, China to woo investors during his nine-day tour to the world's fastest growing ... Read more...
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An apple a day to hit your monthly budget
July 24th, 2011 - 4:44 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla/Kullu, July 24 (IANS) A box of Royal Delicious costed Rs.1,100 last year. But thanks to this year's dismal production, the same box costs a staggering Rs.2,200 in wholesale markets ... Read more...
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Himachal apples hit markets
July 10th, 2011 - 3:52 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, July 10 (IANS) Famous for its apples, Himachal Pradesh has started getting the crop's early varieties. Traders from across the country have been camping in the state's wholesale markets ... Read more...
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Goa woos NRIs with sunny beaches (Lead)
March 9th, 2011 - 6:07 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, March 9 (IANS) With roadshows and networking meetings, Goa is trying to tap the tourism potential of NRIs from the US, especially techies from the Silicon Valley who visit ... Read more...
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Goa woos NRIs with sunny beaches
March 9th, 2011 - 5:10 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, March 9 (IANS) With roadshows and networking meetings, Goa is trying to tap the tourism potential of NRIs from the US, especially Silicon Valley techies who visit the country ... Read more...
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Pulses output to touch 16.5 mn tonnes this year: Pawar
December 5th, 2010 - 6:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) India could end up producing up to 16.5 million tonnes of pulses this year, reducing the need for imports, Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar said here Sunday."This ... Read more...
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US aware of India’s concerns over outsourcing and H1B visa issue
October 26th, 2010 - 1:09 am ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Oct.25 (ANI): The United States is aware about the concerns of Indian companies on the outsourcing and H1B visa issues, which are likely to figure up in the discussions ... Read more...
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Goa fighting shy of promoting casinos, says Official
October 15th, 2010 - 4:59 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Oct 15 (IANS) It's a paradox of sorts. As casino operators took centre stage at the much touted International Travel Mart (ITM) Goa, which began Thursday, a top tourism department official ... Read more...
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Tomato prices to shoot up as rains hit yield in Himachal
September 26th, 2010 - 3:01 pm ICT by IANS
By Vishal Gulati
Shimla, Sep 26 (IANS) Tomatoes are going to drill a hole in consumers' pockets in north India in the coming months as incessant rains have destroyed at least 60 ... Read more...
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Elections unlikely till end of the year as Thailand limps back to normalcy
May 30th, 2010 - 6:22 pm ICT by ANI
Bangkok, May 30 (ANI): After days of political unrest that ended recently and saw Bangkok under siege by Opposition Red Shirt protestors, Thailand Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has said the country ... Read more...
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Australia seeks trade linkages with northern India
April 22nd, 2010 - 8:14 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, April 22 (IANS) The Australian Trade Commission, Austrade, Thursday announced its new office in Chandigarh to forge trade and investment linkages with the three north Indian states of Punjab, Haryana and ... Read more...
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Himachal’s seed potatoes selling like hot cakes
November 30th, 2009 - 1:42 pm ICT by IANS
By Vishal Gulati
Manali, Nov 30 (IANS) Falling production of potatoes in other parts of the country this year has proved to be a windfall for farmers of Lahaul and Spiti district in ... Read more...
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Kerala conducts tourism road shows in Scandinavia
November 5th, 2009 - 6:51 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 5 (IANS) Kerala believes Scandinavian nations are among the biggest sources of tourists to the state, and has sent one of the largest travel delegations on a roadshow to the ... Read more...
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India exhibits ‘incredible’ image to woo Scandinavian tourists
September 1st, 2009 - 8:45 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) A series of 'Incredible India' roadshows was held for the first time in the Scandinavian countries - Finland, Sweden and Norway - to promote India as a ... Read more...
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Kumari Selja to leave for Oslo today
August 26th, 2009 - 11:13 am ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Aug 26 (ANI): Union Minister of Tourism and Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation Kumari Selja will leave for Oslo, Norway today to attend meeting of the board of governors on ... Read more...
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Selja headed to Norway for tourism roadshows
August 25th, 2009 - 7:44 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) A series of "Incredible India" roadshows will be held for the first time in the Scandinavian countries to promote India as a tourist destination and Tourism ... Read more...
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Mumbai attack would impact US economy: Indian American Senator
November 27th, 2008 - 4:26 pm ICT by IANS
New York, Nov 27 (IANS) An Indian-American senator Thursday said the terrorist attack on Mumbai that began Wednesday and left at least 101 dead and 250 others injured would have an adverse ... Read more...
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28 pick-up vans cross LoC on the first day of trading
October 21st, 2008 - 9:58 pm ICT by ANI
Srinagar, Oct 21 (ANI): As many as 28 pick-up vans loaded with goods crossed the Aman Sethu (peace bridge) on Tuesday as cross-LoC trade resumed between the divided parts of Kashmir ... Read more...
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Going nuts in India on Californian pistachios
April 10th, 2008 - 1:38 pm ICT by admin
By Chitra Narayanan
Lost Hills (California), April 10 (IANS) Noticed the avalanche of branded pistachios at the supermarket next to your house in India? As Californian pistachio growers make a determined pitch to ... Read more...
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