Business & Economy
In this section, we cover latest news from Jammu & Kashmir’s Business & Economy with extensive coverage – Pictures, Videos, and Special Reports.
An overview of Key Sectors: Food processing and agro-based industries (excluding conventional grinding and extraction units) thrive in the state due to an excellent climate for horticulture and floriculture. Handicrafts has been receiving priority attention from the Government in view of its large employment base and exports potential.
J&K is famous for its small-scale and cottage industries such as carpet weaving, silks, shawls, basketry, pottery, copper and silverware, papier-mâché and walnut wood. J&K SIDCO is the nodal agency for promotion and development of medium and large-scale industries in the state.
Business & Economy
CS approves implementation of crop insurance schemes in J-K
Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta on Tuesday convened a meeting of State Level Coordination Committee on Crop Insurance (SLCCCI).
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Many petrol, diesel outlets across Kashmir facing fuel shortage
Many petrol and diesel stations across Kashmir are facing a fuel shortage as the oil companies had abruptly curtailed the quote being supplied to the outlets.
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Flower-sellers in Srinagar fleece customers in absence of any regulation
Streetside flower sellers or florists know their business well in Srinagar. In absence of any regulation, they charge at will without being questioned.
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How J&K Bank officials purchased excess space at exorbitant rates in Mumbai in 2010
Preliminary enquiry conducted by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) into the purchase of a building for Rs 180 crore by the J&K Bank in Mumbai in 2010.
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Fruit Mandi Pulwama lacks basic facilities
Despite Pulwama being a hub of vegetable and fruit production in Kashmir, the Fruit Mandi Pulwama lacks basic facilities, causing immense hardships to traders.
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Kashmir faces ‘shortage’ of meat in Ramadhan
The valley of Kashmir is facing a shortage of meat, which many believe is artificial, in the holy month of Ramadhan as there is a deadlock over the prices.
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Multiple cloudbursts hit Kashmir, trigger flash floods
Multiple cloudbursts triggered by intense rainfall struck different parts of Kashmir on Monday, causing flash floods that damaged roads, bridges and residential houses.
Heavy rains halt traffic on NH-44 in Udhampur
Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) was suspended from both ends on Monday evening following heavy rainfall and slippery road conditions.
Cloudbursts, landslides possible as rain set to lash J&K
Rain and thundershowers are likely to affect many parts of Jammu and Kashmir over the next 12 hours, with the Jammu region expected to witness the maximum impact.
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