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
PNB staffers to contribute one-day salary for J&K flood victims
Srinagar: PNB staffers working in its branches across the country will contribute one-day leave salary to the PM Relief fund for assistance of the...
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J&K flood losses exceed Rs one lakh crore
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday said the preliminary assessment of cumulative losses due to floods in the state was in excess of...
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Prices over the roof in flood-ravaged Srinagar
Srinagar: With the floods early this month devastating everything in the summer capital, prices of essential commodities is taking toll with the authorities’ inaction...
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Massive cancellation of Kashmir bookings on the rise
Kolkata: There has been a massive cancellation of packaged tours for Kashmir, which are usually in great demand in West Bengal in the festive...
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PNB announces 6 month grace period for premium payment
Srinagar: PNB Metlife, private life insurer, today said it has settled two claims within 24 hours of receiving the intimation. The claims pertained to...
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J&K Flood Losses: Adopt humanistic approach; Release 50% as interim relief, HC directs insurance companies
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Friday directed insurance companies to pay 50 per cent of the insured amount for policies above Rs 25 lakh as interim relief.
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Srinagar-Banihal rail service to restore soon
Srinagar: Repair work of damaged infrastructure was going on a war footing to restore rail service between Srinagar and Banihal in Jammu and Kashmir,...
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Influx of tourists declining in flood-ravaged J&K
Jammu: The inflow of tourists has drastically come down in Jammu and Kashmir in the last few weeks owing to the devastation caused by...
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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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