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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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 Shares’ rise makes Zuckerberg world’s 6th richest person
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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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...
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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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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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