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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SBI launches helpline for flood-hit J&K
State Bank of India (SBI) has launched a helpline with toll-free number 18001807081 for its customers affected by recent floods in Jammu and Kashmir.
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LIC initiates settlement of claims
Srinagar: The Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India has initiated settling the insurance claims in flood-related deaths in Kashmir. The LIC Tuesday reimbursed an...
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Kashmir Floods: BSNL Broadband missing since September 7
Srinagar: More than two weeks after the raging flood waters spelt a doom in Srinagar city, the state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited is yet...
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Kashmir Floods: Co-operatives deparment estimates loss of Rs 6 crore
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Co-operatives Department has suffered an estimated loss of about Rs six crores due to September 7 floods that swept the...
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Kashmir Floods: Crops worth Rs 3,675 crore damaged
Srinagar: Crops worth Rs 3,675 crore have been damaged by floods in the Kashmir valley, officials said here on Wednesday.Of the three lakh hectares...
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J&K Bank conducts special SLBC meeting; Resolves relief package to flood-hit borrowers
Srinagar: In a significant development, the rehabilitation and relief process in flood-hit areas is likely to receive a shot in the arm as banks...
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Kashmir High Court issues notices to insurance companies
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir High Court today issued notices to all major insurance companies operating in the flood-affected state to file objections to...
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No Eid bustle as floods ravage shopping hub Lal Chowk
Srinagar: The busiest market place in Kashmir should have been bustling with shoppers preparing for Eid, but barely a fortnight before the festival 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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