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 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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J&K Bank customers unable to access mPay
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Bank customers are facing problems in accessing mPay.Customers informed that they are not able to access the app which...
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Kashmir’s GI tagged Saffron launched in UAE
DUBAI — In a function, the geographical indication (GI) tagged Saffron from Kashmir was launched in Al-Maya Supermarket, Dubai, UAE, by Principal Secretary Agriculture...
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SARFAESI Act: Banks to take over mortgaged properties of defaulters in 60 days
SRINAGAR — At a time when entrepreneurs are seeking more concessions to run their ventures who have witnessed slowdown since August 5 last year,...
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Relief for Apple Growers: 50% subsidy for carriage & storage in cold stores announced
SRINAGAR — In a major relief to apple growers of J&K, 50 per cent of transport from cold chains or orchards to markets and...
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Latest news
Pulwama Police file FIR over alleged ₹28 lakh fraud by man posing as ADC
Pulwama Police have registered an FIR over an alleged ₹28 lakh fraud involving a man accused of impersonating the ADC, following a court order.
Court orders trial in money-laundering case against Yasin Malik, six others
A New Delhi court has ordered trial proceedings in a money-laundering case against Yasin Malik and six others, with prosecution evidence set for November 19.
Dr Sajjan Singh Yadav appointed J&K Chief Secretary
The MHA has appointed 1995-batch IAS officer Dr Sajjan Singh Yadav as J&K Chief Secretary, effective November 1, 2026, or from his joining date, whichever is later.
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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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Pulwama Police seize 20 dumpers, L&T excavator in illegal soil extraction raid
Pulwama Police seized 20 dumpers and tippers and an L&T excavator during a raid against alleged illegal soil extraction at Gusoo in the Rahmoo belt.
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J&K Govt issues formal order hiking medical interns’ stipend to ₹25,000
J&K has issued a formal order raising the monthly stipend for MBBS and BDS interns, including FMGs, to ₹25,000 retrospectively from October 1, 2026.
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Pulwama Police file FIR over alleged ₹28 lakh fraud by man posing as ADC
Pulwama Police have registered an FIR over an alleged ₹28 lakh fraud involving a man accused of impersonating the ADC, following a court order.
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