News Topic:Consumers
J&K
J-K to have consumer forums, ombudsman for electricity-related complaints
The Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir would soon have consumer grievance redressal forums and an ombudsman for resolving electricity-related problems of consumers.
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Business & Economy
Traders, consumers lament levying of 5% GST on daily-use items
The fresh directive that has imposed five per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) on general items has left the common people fuming.
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Kashmir
Ramdhan: Prices of essentials sky-rocket in Kashmir
The skyrocketing prices of daily use commodities including fuels, fruits, milk, meat and vegetables have irked consumers who have expressed anguish.
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Articles
Consumer Surplus, Producer Surplus & Economic Welfare
In mainstream Economics, economic surplus, also known as total welfare or Marshallian surplus (named after Alfred Marshall), refers to two related quantities - Consumer Surplus,...
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J&K approves free LPG scheme for AAY families, six refills annually
J&K has approved a four-year free LPG scheme for eligible AAY households, providing six domestic cylinder refills annually through verified beneficiaries.
J&K floods damage 24,000+ houses, 5,300 roads and 1.06 lakh hectares
J&K government says floods and cloudbursts damaged over 24,000 houses, 5,300 roads and affected 1.06 lakh hectares of crops in 2025-27.
Omar Abdullah moves J&K Assembly resolution seeking full statehood
Omar Abdullah moved a J&K Assembly resolution seeking immediate restoration of full statehood, amid BJP protests over references to earlier resolutions.
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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.

