SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh, July 8 -- The Department of Information and Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh issued the following press release:
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Calls for urgent action
A delegation of apple growers called on Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu here today and apprised him of a new disease rapidly spreading in apple orchards, causing significant damage to their crops. The delegation urged the Chief Minister to take prompt action to investigate and control this issue. The growers informed him that the disease was causing apple leaves to turn yellow and fall prematurely, leading to sharp decline in yield.
Taking immediate cognizance of the matter, the Chief Minister spoke with Vice Chancellor of Dr. Y.S. Parmar Universi...