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
J&K Industrial Land Allotment Policy 2021-30 approved
The Administrative Council (AC) approved the adoption of Jammu & Kashmir Industrial Land Allotment Policy, 2021-30.
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Government lifts ban on import of poultry
The government has lifted the ban on import of poultry from non-infected areas after no case of bird flu was detected in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Retail mutton traders protest in Srinagar
Mutton traders from Kashmir capital Srinagar on Monday staged a protest, demanding an end to row over meat prices.
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LG Manoj Sinha announces ₹28,000 Crore Industrial Package for J&K
JAMMU — In a major decision of far reaching consequence, Government of India has approved the new Industrial Developmental Scheme for Jammu and Kashmir....
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NAFED to invest Rs. 1700 Crore for high density plantation in J&K
SRINAGAR — In an important step towards the promotion of Horticulture produce of Jammu & Kashmir and to take it to the global market, the...
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Kashmir’s fact-finding team fans out to check country-wide mutton prices
A one-of-a-kind fact-finding team travelled to different cities and States to investigate mutton prices. The team will soon publish a report.
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Ban on sand, gravel and mining should be lifted: JKCCC
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Contractors Coordination Committee Chairman, Ghulam Jeelani Purza on Monday demanded release of dues of contractors from various departments and...
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Despite ban, stone crushers working normally in Khrew
KHREW — At a time when the whole world is fighting the COVID pandemic as the lockdown has broken the backbone of common people...
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Latest news
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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India’s E20 Ethanol Mandate: Progress, Pitfalls and Public Backlash
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A two-year-old baby girl died in a household accident after a stack of bedding kept atop a wardrobe fell on her inside her residence in the Sadoora area of Anantnag.
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LG inaugurates INOX multiplex theatre in Srinagar
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday inaugurated INOX multiplex theatre in Srinagar.
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.
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