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
Amid pandemic, ‘immunity-boosting’ bakery sold in Srinagar
SRINAGAR — In a novel effort, a baker from Srinagar outskirts ahead of Eid-ul-Adha is out to present his bakery as an immunity booster...
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In J&K, tourism sector to open from tomorrow
Jammu and Kashmir Government has issued guidelines for arrival of tourists in the Union territory.
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Tourism to reopen in Jammu & Kashmir soon
The Jammu and Kashmir Government is soon going to reopen the Union Territory for tourism, officials said on Monday.
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Amid COVID-19 pandemic, brick prices shoot up in Valley
Amid COVID-19 pandemic, the brick kiln owners have resorted to price hike in Kashmir Valley as one Tipper load of bricks costs around Rs 30,000 as against the original price of 18,000 per 3,000 bricks.
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‘SoPs being framed for resuming public transport, tourism’
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, P K Pole Monday said that the administration in Kashmir is busy in thorough consultations with the stakeholders and experts to frame Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for resuming public transport and re-opening tourist places in Kashmir.
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Allow us to resume our business, brick kiln owners plead
At a time when authorities are easing restrictions on business, brick kiln business is still shut, much to the distress of kiln owners.
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In e-auction, Kashmir’s sand blocks go to non-local contractors
People in Kashmir are gradually feeling the effects of annulment of special status. Probably, for the first time since 1947, non-local bidders have been awarded sand extraction contracts.
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COVID-19: Labour migration shoots up brick prices in Valley
Prices of bricks have shot up by about Rs 12,000 following the migration of non-local labourers in wake of COVID-19 pandemic.
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Three held, arms and Hizb posters seized in Shopian
Security forces arrested three people and recovered a grenade, AK-47 magazines and HM posters during a joint search operation in Shopian's Imam Sahib area.
Flyover collapse in Samba’s Vijaypur kills one, injures three
One person was killed and three others injured after an under-construction flyover collapsed in the Jakh area of Vijaypur in Samba district on Tuesday.
Two held as Pulwama Police, Army recover pistol, grenade
Pulwama Police, Army and CRPF apprehended two men and recovered a pistol, ammunition and a grenade during a joint operation in the Yarwan forest area of Rajpora.
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Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026: Teams, Groups, Schedule, Points & Livestream
The Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026 has begun, with 10 local teams from Kashmir participating and matches being played at the Sports Stadium Pulwama.
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Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026: Teams, Groups, Schedule, Points & Livestream
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The Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026 has begun, with 10 local teams from Kashmir participating and matches being played at the Sports Stadium Pulwama.