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
Reliance waives September charges for users in valley
Srinagar: Reliance Communications’ subscribers in the flood-affected Kashmir region will get a 50 per cent waiver on voice packs and 100 per cent waiver...
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Interest on loans should be charged after two years: I&C Department proposes Government
The Industries and Commerce Department has recommended waiving off the interest to be paid by the traders and industrialists hit by the floods.
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Telecom operators hike mobile internet rates by up to 100%
New Delhi: Telecom operators have raised mobile internet rates up to 100 per cent in June-September period across country.Airtel is latest to increase mobile...
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Eid-eve has never been so subdued in Srinagar
Srinagar: While the ghosts of last month's devastating floods continue to haunt the major commercial hubs of Jammu and Kashmir's summer capital Srinagar, almost...
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J&K Government likely to launch campaign to attract tourists
Srinagar: The tourism ministry in Jammu and Kashmir is likely to launch a new campaign to attract tourists after the industry saw a downfall...
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HDFC Bank branches to remain open on Friday, Saturday
Srinagar: HDFC Bank has decided to keep all its branches in Kashmir Division open on October 3, 2014 for the convenience of customers. Bank...
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Floods pour cold water over Eid celebrations in Kashmir
Srinagar: The devastating floods in Jammu and Kashmir last month have poured cold water over the Eidul Azha celebrations in the Valley as most...
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J&K Bank branches to remain open on Friday & Sunday in Kashmir
Srinagar: With a view to facilitate unhindered banking transactions to the people of valley who are already under stress because of devastating floods, all...
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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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LG inaugurates INOX multiplex theatre in Srinagar
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday inaugurated INOX multiplex theatre in Srinagar.
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.
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