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
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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J&K Bank opts for digital calendars, diaries for next year
SRINAGAR — In a first of its kind, the Jammu and Kashmir Bank authorities in a bid to economize the expenses decided to put...
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JERC authorises J&K, Ladakh power officers to disconnect supply in theft cases
JERC has authorised designated J&K and Ladakh power officers to disconnect supply on detection of electricity theft, subject to statutory safeguards.
J&K take 41-run first-innings lead over Rest of India in Irani Cup
J&K were bowled out for 278 to take a 41-run lead over Rest of India on Day 2 of the Irani Cup, who reached 24/1 at stumps.
Fatty liver disease in 64% of newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetes patients in Kashmir: Study
A Kashmir study found MASLD in 64% of 272 newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetes patients, with higher prevalence among women and those with obesity.
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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion
The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.
J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks
To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.
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No timeline for J&K Panchayat polls, govt tells Assembly
J&K government told the Assembly that no specific timeline is available for Panchayat polls as electoral-roll, delimitation and reservation work continues.
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Kashmir’s high-density apple orchards deliver higher returns as prices hit ₹200/kg
Growers from Pulwama and Shopian said modern plantations have enabled them to make better use of limited land while reducing the waiting period for substantial returns.
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JERC authorises J&K, Ladakh power officers to disconnect supply in theft cases
JERC has authorised designated J&K and Ladakh power officers to disconnect supply on detection of electricity theft, subject to statutory safeguards.
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