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
JCCI, KCCI to ‘fight’ jointly for business & developmental issues
Srinagar: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industries (KCCI) and Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industries (JCCI) Friday formally united and decided to fight...
Business & Economy
Conversion of Agricultural land goes unabated in Kashmir
Srinagar: The conversion of agricultural land for commercial purposes is increasing at an alarming rate throughout Kashmir valley and ironically, government officials are turning...
Business & Economy
Fida Dot Com – One-stop shop internet cafe for students in Pulwama
Pulwama: Fida Dot Com, an internet cafe in Pulwama, has been providing services like online shopping, airline tickets, railway tickets and of course, internet...
Business & Economy
Asparagus – The vegetable with health credentials is dying in Kashmir
Srinagar: Muhammad Shaban Khanday, 75, a resident of Kalantra area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district started Asparagus production in 1985. His family is now...
Business & Economy
Goods & Services Tax (GST) – Frequently Asked Questions
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir assembly adopted a resolution on 5 July, 2017 to implement the Goods & Services Tax (GST), bringing the state’s indirect...
Business & Economy
Reliance Jio offers more data, longer validity in new plans
New Delhi: Reliance Jio Summer Surprise has finally come to an end but most of the plans were modified and improved during the Jio...
Business & Economy
Govt hikes passenger fare in Jammu & Kashmir
Srinagar: The state government today announced hike in passenger fare in Jammu & Kashmir for different means of transport services.Addressing a press conference, Minister...
Business & Economy
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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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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