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
Petrol price cut by 80 paise/litre, diesel by Rs 1.30/litre
New Delhi: Petrol price was on Wednesday cut by 80 paise a litre and diesel by Rs 1.30 per litre, the...
Business & Economy
Aircel brings ‘Aircel ON, Gift ON’ contest
Srinagar: Aircel, India’s leading mobile service provider, has launched a consumer engagement offer - Aircel ON, Gift ON.The company in a statement said that...
Business & Economy
J&K Bank rolls out special package for flood-hit businesses
Srinagar: Chairman J&K Bank, Mushtaq Ahmad Friday presented two dividend cheques worth Rs. 128.88 crores to Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah here.Jammu and Kashmir State...
Business & Economy
Postal services restored in Kashmir, claims Chief Post Master General
Jammu: Postal services in flood-hit Jammu and Kashmir have been fully restored as most of Post Offices have been re-opened again in Kashmir except...
Business & Economy
Airtel’s free benefits to customers draws flak in Kashmir
Srinagar: A leading telecom company Bharti Airtel has announced special benefits for its subscribers in Kashmir who were unable to access its network for...
Business & Economy
National newspapers’ circulation resumes in Srinagar
Srinagar: The circulation of national newspapers resumed here Friday after over a month.The circulation had stopped on September 7 after the devastating floods hit...
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Passport Office to resume functioning from Monday
Srinagar: Passport office Srinagar would resume processing of applications in Srinagar from Monday onwards.The Passport Officer Firdous Iqbal told KNS: “In the first stage...
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BSNL not to charge for telecom services in Valley for September
Srinagar: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on Friday joined other service providers in announcing relief to customers in the Valley during the period when...
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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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