BUSINESS

‘Reduction in import duty on Washington apples’

‘Reduction in import duty on Washington apples’

Srinagar, Jul 06: Apple industry in Kashmir which has been suffering losses for the last many years is again caught in the throes of crisis since the government ordered the reduction of import duty on Washington apples. The apple growers across Kashmir said that the industry which is considered the backbone of J&K’s economy has […]

KTMF calls for simplified and trader friendly tax system

KTMF calls for simplified and trader friendly tax system

Srinagar, July 04 : Kashmir Traders & Manufacturers Federation (KTMF) called for a simplified and a trader friendly tax system here at a function on part of GST week celebrations. The event was organised by State Taxes Department with Stakeholders at Excise & Taxation Complex Solina. President KTMF Mohammad Yaseen Khan in his address to […]

Wild boars a new threat to agriculture sector in Kashmir

Wild boars a new threat to agriculture sector in Kashmir

Srinagar, May 11: With Kashmir’s agriculture sector already battling the post COVID-19 challenges, transport blockade and the unusual climatic change, now wild boars are threatening the agriculture and horticulture sector. Villagers from Chalkloo area of Baramulla said that wild boars have damaged their paddy fields, causing huge losses to them. “These boars destroy our fields […]

FCIK Upset As Stakeholders Excluded From SICOP/SIDCO Boards

FCIK Upset As Stakeholders Excluded From SICOP/SIDCO Boards

SRINAGAR: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) expressed its disappointment regarding the recent reconstitution of the Boards of Directors of Jammu and Kashmir Small Scale Industries Development Corporation (SICOP) and J&K State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. (SIDCO). The reconstitution resulted in the exclusion of industrial stakeholders from the boards. Prior to 2019, it was […]

Markets witness thin footfall of Shoppers this Eid; high inflation to be blamed

Markets witness thin footfall of Shoppers this Eid; high inflation to be blamed

SRINAGAR: Markets in Kashmir witnessed thin footfall of shoppers ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr with many blaming inflation for hitting Eid budget. Shopkeepers from several markets said that they were expecting a good sale but said the markets lacked enthusiasm. “People were seen jostling and swarming around mutton and bakeries shops. But the overall market sentiment was […]

Secretary mining visits lithium reserves site, holds review meeting in Reasi

Secretary mining visits lithium reserves site, holds review meeting in Reasi

REASI, APRIL 15: Secretary, Mining, Amit Sharma, today visited lithium reserves site located in Salal-Haimna area of Reasi district and held a review regarding progress made in this regard by the district administration. He was accompanied by Director Geology & Mining, O.P Bhagat, Joint Director, Jammu H.L Langeh, District Mineral Officer, Reasi, Shafiq Ahmed, Tehsildar, […]