Govt sets 0.4% fee on UPI payments above Rs 2,000 amid political criticism
Ending nearly six years of fully free UPI payments, the government on Tuesday introduced a 0.4 per cent fee on transfers worth more...
Arab economies set to lose 200 billion dollars
New Delhi, Apr 8: The US and Israeli war against Iran could wipe out nearly USD 200 billion worth of economic growth across...
Govt provides certain relaxations to exporters to meet obligations
New Delhi, Mar 7: The government has granted certain relaxations to exporters in fulfilling their export obligations, as the trading community is facing...
KCCI demands special OTS for stressed borrowers, halt to J&K Bank recovery notices
A delegation of the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCC&I), led by President Javid Ahmad Tenga and comprising Past President A.M. Mattoo...
Gold rebounds Rs 1,600; silver climbs Rs 5,000 as easing oil prices lift bullion
New Delhi, Sep 18: Gold staged a sharp comeback on Friday, rising Rs 1,600 to Rs 1.56 lakh per 10 grams in the...
Creditors can pursue simultaneous insolvency proceedings against both debtors, guarantors
New Delhi, Feb 26: The Supreme Court on Thursday said that simultaneous Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) proceedings are maintainable against both a...
JK Hoteliers Club reconstitutes executive body, elects Mushtaq Chaya as president
The Jammu and Kashmir Hoteliers Club (JKHC) has reconstituted its office bearers and executive committee for the 2026–2028 term, with prominent hotelier Mushtaq...
Investors’ wealth surges by Rs 16.25 lakh cr as stock markets celebrate US-Iran ceasefire
New Delhi, Apr 8: Investors’ wealth swelled by Rs 16.25 lakh crore on Wednesday, mirroring a sharp rally in the stock market where...
CM inaugurates IEI guest house ‘IEI GHAR’
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated the guest house of The Institution of Engineers (India) (IEI), ‘IEI GHAR’, at Church Lane, Sonwar, here...
J&K Bank records over 12 Cr transactions worth Rs 15,000 Cr during pre-Eid week
J&K Bank recorded more than 12 crore transactions worth over Rs 15,000 crore during the festive week leading up to Eid-ul-Adha, reflecting a...
Sony India expands retail presence with New Sony Center in Srinagar
Sony India has expanded its premium retail footprint in Jammu and Kashmir with the launch of a new Sony Center in Srinagar. The...
J&K horticulture loses Rs 3,000 crore annually; NITI Aayog outlines 2047 reform plan
A NITI Aayog report has highlighted substantial post-harvest losses in Jammu and Kashmir’s horticulture sector and proposed a long-term roadmap to transform the...
RBI holds conference on Financial Sector Initiatives, Cyber Security Awareness in Srinagar
Srinagar, Sep 19: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Jammu on Saturday organised one-day conference on Financial Sector Initiatives and Cyber Security Awareness at...
Why details of bank accounts of deceased persons can’t be disclosed to heirs: SC...
New Delhi, Mar 17: The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Centre and the Reserve Bank of India why details of the bank...
LPG subsidy: Aadhaar biometric authentication mandatory for subsidised refills from Oct 1
Domestic LPG consumers will have to complete biometric Aadhaar authentication to book refills at the regulated retail selling price with applicable subsidy from...
Deputy Governor RBI reviews J&K banking; bats for credit push, ULI adoption
Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Rohit Jain, convened a meeting with the Zonal Heads of major banks operating in the Union...
Airtel launches priority ‘Priority Postpaid’ service
Bharti Airtel on Tuesday announced the launch of ‘Priority Postpaid’, a new service powered by advanced 5G slicing technology aimed at delivering a...
Connectivity key to India’s global competitiveness: Rahul Sahai
Transportation and mobility have evolved beyond the movement of people and goods to become critical drivers of India’s competitiveness, productivity and integration with...
J&K’s fruit economy gets modern edge with high-density plantations
Srinagar, Apr 29: A rapid expansion of High-Density Plantation (HDP) is driving a structural shift in Jammu and Kashmir’s horticulture sector, boosting productivity, modernising...
'This is not development’: Mehbooba flags food security risks in ease of doing business...
Srinagar, Oct 11: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti has raised concerns over the opening up of orchards and agricultural land in...
Starting small, growing strong: Abida builds livelihood through poultry
At a time when traditional household practices are gradually disappearing amid changing lifestyles, Abida Hameed of Shirpora in Pattan has revived an age-old...
Dakshina Chitra offers assistance for replicating heritage museum model in J&K
Chennai, Sep 15: Director of Dakshina Chitra Heritage Museum Sharath Nambiar has assured all possible assistance and guidance if the museum’s unique heritage...
FICCI FLO delegation calls on LG Manoj Sinha
A delegation of FICCI FLO J&K and Ladakh, led by its Chairperson Varsha Bansal, and Senior Vice Chairperson, Rupika Sahai, called on Lieutenant...
CM Omar Abdullah felicitates frontline electric utility workers at ‘Lineman Diwas’
Jammu, Mar 7: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today presided over Lineman Diwas celebration at Convention Centre Jammu.
Organised by Jammu Power Development Corporation Limited,...
Nissan unveils all-new PIXO electric city car with 259-km range
Chandigarh, Sep 25: Nissan has unveiled the all-new Nissan PIXO, a compact electric city car designed for urban mobility in European towns and...
India has enough oil stock to weather West Asia crisis; coverage in place for...
New Delhi, Mar 3: India holds sufficient crude and fuel inventories to meet domestic demand for petrol, diesel, and other fuels for six...
PHDCCI takes IPR awareness to border districts of J&K
Srinagar, Feb 26: In a bid to strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship in the Union Territory of J&K, the PHD Chamber of Commerce and...
SKUAST-K study links ‘Hen and Chicken’ disorder in Sahebi grape to poor pollination
A study conducted at the Division of Fruit Sciences, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), Shalimar, has confirmed that...
Gold rises Rs 1,400 to Rs 1,60,900/10g; silver stays flat in Delhi
New Delhi, Sep 4: Gold prices rose for the second straight session, climbing by Rs 1,400 to nearly Rs 1.61 lakh per 10 grams...
Gold rebounds Rs 1,300 after three-day slide; silver slides Rs 2,000
New Delhi, Jun 29: Snapping the three-day falling streak, gold prices rebounded by Rs 1,300 to Rs 1.46 lakh per 10 grams in...
The fading sound of the hammer: Kashmir’s copper artisans fight for survival
In the heritage markets of Srinagar, the sound of a hammer hitting copper has been part of the city’s character for generations. In...
FCIK delegation meets Chief Secretary, pushes for review of power tariff hike
The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) has urged Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo to seek review and reconsideration of the recent electricity...
RBI launches multicurrency forex services on Bharat Connect
Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor Rohit Jain on Monday announced the introduction of multicurrency capabilities for foreign exchange services on Bharat Connect...
Pashmina value chain in focus as national, global players meet in Leh
Leh, Feb 25: The two-day Pashmina Conclave 2026, themed ‘From Changthang Fibre to Global Luxury Standards,’ began at The Dragon Hotel in Leh,...
IICT Srinagar testing laboratory gets NABL accreditation renewal
In a significant development for the handicrafts sector, the Testing Laboratory of the Indian Institute of Carpet Technology (IICT), Srinagar, has received renewal...
Indian firms commit record 20.5 billion dollars investments in US at SelectUSA Summit
New Delhi, May 06: Indian companies have announced a record $20.5 billion in investments in the United States at the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit...
Crude oil may touch 150 Dollars a barrel within weeks, says Energy analysts
New Delhi, May 01: Global crude oil prices may touch 150 dollars a barrel within two weeks if the American blockade continues and...
6,576 MSMEs identified for revival; Chief Secy orders time-bound action
Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress and functioning of the J&K MSME Health Clinic, a...
J&K plans 20 ETT labs to boost sheep productivity, cut mutton dependence
Srinagar, Sep 17: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, today visited the Sheep Breeding...
Investors’ wealth erodes by Rs 6.59 lakh cr as markets tumble
New Delhi, Mar 2: Equity investors became poorer by Rs 6.59 lakh crore on Monday as markets faced a massive drubbing amid rising...
NTTA welcomes cabinet nod for Srinagar Airport expansion
Srinagar, Feb 25: The Nigeen Tourist Traders Association (NTTA) has welcomed the Union Cabinet’s approval for the expansion of the Civil Enclave at...
New UPI charges stir concern among Kashmir traders
Srinagar, Sep 17: The proposed Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on certain UPI payments above Rs 2,000 has triggered concern among traders in Kashmir,...
Ease of Doing Business – Part-X
Srinagar, Apr 4: After nine successive episodes examining the ground realities of industry in Jammu and Kashmir, a consistent and uncomfortable truth has...
JKEDI organises district-level Startup Idea Challenge at CIED IUST Awantipora
The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI), in collaboration with the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development (CIED), Islamic University of Science...
CA students visit JKMPCL dairy plant in Srinagar for hands-on industry exposure
Srinagar, Oct 8: The Jammu & Kashmir Branch of the Northern India Regional Council (NIRC) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)...
J&K Bank records Rs 8,393 cr across 5.94 cr transactions in 4 days
Srinagar, Mar 19: Amid reports of a subdued pre-Eid market from traders across Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir Bank processed transactions worth Rs 8,393...
EMERGE 2026; Chennai tourist wins car in lucky draw
Srinagar, Sep 28: EMERGE 2026 — Connecting J&K concluded in Srinagar on Sunday, bringing together entrepreneurs, startups, businesses, industry stakeholders, artisans, innovators and...
Regulatory hurdles strangle J&K MSMEs
Srinagar, Apr 7: Concerns are mounting among industrial stakeholders in Jammu and Kashmir over what they describe as an increasingly burdensome regulatory environment,...
Rain breathes life into Kashmir’s saffron, but worries linger
Srinagar, Mar 25: Steady rainfall over the saffron fields of south Kashmir has brought a wave of cautious optimism among growers who had...
JKHARA announces 21 elected Executive Committee members for 2026–2028
The Jammu and Kashmir Hotels and Restaurants Association (JKHARA) has announced 21 members elected to its Executive Committee (EC) for the 2026–2028 term...
