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
Housing Society Management Show 2020 ends on a high note
The third edition of India’s first and only Expo on Housing Societies' Management – ‘Housing Society Management Show 2020’ (HSMS 2020) held on February 7, 8 and 9.
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Tourism Woes: Out of 4.5k Shikaras, only 400 rowing in Dal Lake
SRINAGAR — In the world famous Dal Lake, only 400 Shikaras are rowing out of total 4500 as tourists continue to stay away from...
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Massive preparations underway for J&K Investors Summit
SRINAGAR — Gearing up for hosting first-ever investors summit in Jammu & Kashmir, the government on Tuesday set-up five committees for making the event...
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No proposal for merger of J&K Bank, says RBI
SRINAGAR — Amid unconfirmed reports about the merger of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited with some nationalized or private bank, Reserve Bank of India (RBI)...
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Digital Media is changing the face of Press Releases
NEW DELHI / DigPu — Press Releases were originally defined as an official statement issued to newspapers giving information on a particular matter, as...
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Highway Closure: Mutton dealers suffer huge loss as livestock dies
SRINAGAR — As the highway continued to remain closed, the mutton dealers here claimed to have suffered huge loss worthy lakhs of rupees as many...
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ESTANSA launches ‘Estate Leverage System’
MUMBAI / DigPu — Estansa Realty Consulting Private Limited has launched ‘Estate Leverage System’ for Indian residents & NRIs across all major cities in...
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Stop online tickets for Gandola cable car: Traders
SRINAGAR — Amid shutdown, the traders associations in Tangmarg and Gulmarg area of Baramulla district Saturday staged a protest and blocked highway at Tangmarg...
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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
A black hole and a sheet of graphene seem to belong to completely different worlds. Yet modern physics has taught us a lesson: nature is often more connected than it appears.
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