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
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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Reliance waives September charges for users in Valley
Reliance Communications’ subscribers in the flood-affected Kashmir region will get a 50 per cent waiver on voice packs and 100 per cent waiver on data packs.
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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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J&K take 41-run first-innings lead over Rest of India in Irani Cup
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Kashmir’s high-density apple orchards deliver higher returns as prices hit ₹200/kg
Growers from Pulwama and Shopian said modern plantations have enabled them to make better use of limited land while reducing the waiting period for substantial returns.
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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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