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
Understanding DBS Check & Gathering Information Through It
Employers are allowed to check the records of people if they want to know about their criminal history when they are applying for a...
Business & Economy
Major relief to artisans, weavers as Govt notifies new schemes
SRINAGAR — In a major relief to the artisans and weavers, the Government on Thursday notified two new schemes to provide fillip to the...
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J&K Bank’s profit declined by 500% in five years: CAG Report
SRINAGAR — Released on last Wednesday, the Comptroller and Auditor General report has revealed that the profit level of Jammu and Kashmir Bank has...
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J&K LG announces Rs 1350 Cr economic package
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday announced a mega economic package of Rs 1350 Crore for reviving the ailing...
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LG Sinha assures mega economic package for J&K
SRINAGAR — While addressing a press conference at Raj Bhawan, honourable LG Manoj Sinha told reporters that every Panchayat will get Rs 10 lac,...
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E-Auction portal created to promote GI tagged ‘Kashmir Saffron’
SRINAGAR — With an aim to promote trading of GI tagged ‘Kashmir Saffron’, the Department of Agriculture under the aegis of India International Kashmir...
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₹ 45,000 crore loss in business since lockdown in Valley, says KTA
SRINAGAR — The Kashmir Trade Alliance (KTA) on Sunday said the five-month-long lockdown had dented the Valley’s economy by Rs 21,000 crore and the...
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Centre approves five private sector CA storage projects for J&K
SRINAGAR — The Government of India has approved five private sector proposals for setting of Controlled Atmosphere (CA) storage projects in Jammu and Kashmir.The...
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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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India’s E20 Ethanol Mandate: Progress, Pitfalls and Public Backlash
India’s ambitious push toward a 20% ethanol-blended fuel, known as E20, is facing significant backlash from vehicle owners and environmentalists.
When a Black Hole Whispers to the World’s Thinnest Material
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Pulwama Police apprehend suspect with hand grenade in joint operation
In a major breakthrough, security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district apprehended a suspect, recovering a hand grenade and other incriminating materials.
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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