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.
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Jio Happy New Year Offer expiring! No Postpaid plans yet!
Srinagar: As rumors regarding Jio Happy New Year offer continue to create headlines in various sections of news media, we decided to get the facts...
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Banks to remain closed for 4 straight days
New Delhi: The banking sector will have a long vacation, thanks to the co-inciding dates of the list of holidays. Starting March 24 banks...
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Now get Rs 100 as compensation for failed ATM transactions
New Delhi: It must have happened to you that you went wanted to withdraw money from your ATM but the machine didn't dispense cash....
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Facebook Community StatisticsCalifornia: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg surpassed Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison to become the sixth richest person in the world in after-hours trading...
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Govt trying to create hassle-free investment environment in JK: DY CM
Jammu: The Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh today said the Government is working towards providing a hassle-free investment environment for industrialists and aspiring...
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Cross-LoC traders meet at Chakan-da-Bagh
Poonch: To review the pace and progress of Cross-LoC trade activities and to provide a platform to traders for mutual resolution of their trade...
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Reliance Jio to offer 4G handsets starting at Rs 2,000
Mumbai: Mukesh Ambani-led energy-to-retail conglomerate Reliance Industries (RIL) is planning to launch fourth generation or 4G-enabled entry-level smartphones for as less as Rs 2,000,...
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State Bank of India leads banking technology initiatives
Srinagar: The State Bank of India has once again turned in a strong performance for the year ended March 2015 with...
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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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