Bush clears U S Consulate at Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Mar 3 (UNI) US President George W Bush has cleared the opening of a consulate here.

Mr Bush had also cleared a liberal import of mangoes from India. Andhra Pradesh would be particularly happy as the state is a major producer of delicious quality fruits.

IT professionals, engineers and doctors from the state, serving in the United States have been going to Chennai for Visa clearance. They would now be happy about the setting up of a U S consulate in the city itself.

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