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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Idea extends free talktime in Kashmir till October 3
New Delhi: Telecom operator Idea Cellular has extended free talk time offer for pre-paid customers in flood-affected Kashmir till October 3."All Idea prepaid customers...
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Poor Mobile Connectivity: Telecom operators further woes of flood-hit people
Srinagar: Over a fortnight on there’s no respite from poor mobile connectivity in Kashmir, particularly the summer capital were thousands are still unable to...
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J&K Bank mulls package for flood-hit businesses
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Bank is mulling a special package for the businesses which have suffered losses during the devastating floods in the state....
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Poultry farming fast growing in Kashmir
Srinagar: With poultry development in Kashmir, the import of broiler chicken is declining fast. Due to the arduous and determined efforts of the Animal...
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Tomato prices shoot up to Rs 60 per kg
New Delhi: As consumers wait for onion prices to cool down, retail prices of tomatoes have skyrocketed to Rs 60 per kg in the...
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Pre-paid mobile service extended by two years in J&K
Srinagar, March 28: Government on Thursday extended the pre-paid mobile services in Jammu and Kashmir, and Northeast areas by two years after reviewing the...
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Aircel offering 40 MB data for free to Nimbuzz adopters in J&K
Srinagar, March 28: Aircel, in collaboration with Nimbuzz, has announced a new offer for its prepaid subscribers in Jammu and Kashmir. Under this scheme,...
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No mobile number deactivation if balance Rs 20 or more: TRAI
New Delhi, Feb 23: If your prepaid mobile number has Rs 20 or more balance left then it could not be deactivated by 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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