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
Kashmir’s mutton industry registers Rs 400 Cr loss
Kashmir’s mutton industry has suffered a cumulative loss of Rs 400 Crores in the past four months after new rates were fixed in the Valley.
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Market checking against substandard pesticides intensified in Pulwama
A market checking drive was organized by the south Kashmir's Law Enforcement Department in Pulwama district on Saturday.
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No license required to operate stone crushers, mixing plants
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir today notified the J&K Stone Crushers/Hot and Wet Mixing Plants Regulation Rules, 2021.
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Haryana-based company deploys 1100 employees in J&K Bank
Haryana-based company, Tenon, has secured a contract for facility management with Jammu & Kashmir Bank across the Kashmir region.
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Meat ‘mafia’ creates artificial shortage of meat in Kashmir
Mutton mafia, active both outside and inside Valley has allegedly created artificial shortage of meat much to the discomfiture of consumers.
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In Kashmir, deadlock over meat prices likely to end
The impasse between administration & meat dealers over meat prices in Kashmir is likely to end as ‘fact-finding’ committee submitted report.
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Petrol price hits new record high in Srinagar
The fuel prices on Thursday hit a new record in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir as the rates crossed the mark of Rs. 90.
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In Parliament, GoI admits significant tourist decline in Kashmir
Union Government admitted in Parliament that there has been a significant decline in tourist arrival in Kashmir after Article 370 abrogation.
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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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