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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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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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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34 J&K Umrah pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia amid flight suspensions
At least 34 J&K Umrah pilgrims are stranded in Saudi Arabia after flight suspensions. They seek government help as expenses rise and return travel remains uncertain.
LG designates special fast-track courts in J&K for exam paper leak cases
LG Manoj Sinha has designated Special Fast-Track Courts in Jammu and Srinagar to try exam paper leaks, cheating and other offences under the 2024 Act.
J&K faces power deficit risk in November as 329 MW central share allocated for winter months
J&K officials warn of power shortages in November and March as winter demand rises. Peak demand may reach 2,900 MW amid limited hydropower generation.
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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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