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
Turn recession into opportunity, says Abhijit Adhya
In conversation with DigPu, Abhijit Adhya talks at length about the top 5 things to be done by organisations to survive through this ordeal and emerge victorious through this COVID-19 pandemic. He believes we can turn the recession into an opportunity with responsive agility.
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Kashmiri Saffron gets GI Tag
Department of Agriculture, Kashmir has been granted Certificate of Registration by Registrar of Geographical Indication, Chennai, Government of India in respect of Kashmir Saffron.
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Parimpora Fruit Mandi to function for four hours only
After receiving reports that Parimpora Fruit Mandi has become a nuisance amid COVID-19 threat where people don’t maintain social distancing, authorities have decided to close the Mandi except from 8 to 12 pm every day.
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J&K Bank rolling out a recruitment drive soon
J&K Bank is going to roll out a recruitment drive, in a short time, with significantly larger number of posts as compared to the earlier advertised posts which were later cancelled due to 'various legal infirmities'.
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Lockdown: Shops to open in both urban, rural areas with restrictions
SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir Government today in an order said shops will be allowed to open in the Union Territory with the...
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Shivendu Madhava paving the way for young Indian entrepreneurs
NEW DELHI / DigPu — Shivendu Madhava, the founder of a national level technical consultancy firm, All India Technical Consultancy Corporation Limited (AITCCL), explains the...
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‘Apple produce worth crores set to rot if lockdown continues’
SRINAGAR — The apple growers in Jammu and Kashmir have expressed concern that their produce may get rotten in the cold storage units if...
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Lockdown: SOP issued for resuming construction
Government of Jammu and Kashmir has issued instructions to the concerned departments for regulating and facilitating the construction activities to be carried out during the lockdown period while following the norms of social distancing.
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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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BJP protests J&K statehood resolution
BJP MLAs protested Omar Abdullah’s J&K statehood resolution over autonomy references and moved a notice seeking Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather’s removal.
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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