Business | Kashmir InFocus

September 14, 2018 No Responses

Fuel prices continue northward march, Soaring prices set commuters pockets on fire

The soaring prices of diesel and petrol is proving to be a burden for commuters and transporters in Kashmir, many of whom say their monthly expenses have shot up due to the fuel price hike. Several commuters who spoke to...

September 7, 2018 No Responses

Kashmir Tourism goes in for fresh marketing

As Kashmir tourism sector is on a revival path, the government and private stakeholders on Thursday embarked on a fresh countrywide promotional campaign. The tourism department will focus on wooing south Indian tourists in the first phase. “We will be...

September 3, 2018 No Responses

Spike in fuel price continues, Petrol price goes up 30 paise, Diesel rises 40 paise

Petrol prices in Delhi breached Rs 79 a litre on Monday, continuing a rising streak in prices across metros. At Rs 79.15 a litre in the national capital, the price of petrol hit a fresh record high on Monday, more...

August 31, 2018 No Responses

Why J&K Tourism lags far behind Kerala and Gujarat?

In 2017, a record 10 million foreign tourists visited India. As many as 103 million domestic tourists visited the picnic spots and health resorts within India, the same year. The hospitality sector contributes 6.88 percent to India’s GDP and is...

August 10, 2018 No Responses

Post test run, night flights to operate at Srinagar airport from today

In the run up to commencement of night flights at Srinagar airport, the authorities on Thursday conducted its test. Director Srinagar International Airport Akash Deep Mathur said they would take off a test flight. “Around 8 pm the IAF (Indian...

August 9, 2018 No Responses

Valley based traders body to chalk out plan to safeguard Article 35A

Valley-based traders’ organisations, which remained at the forefront of the recent protests, are now on the job to form a fresh strategy to oppose the attempts towards the abrogation of Article 35A. After taking out a series of protests, the...

August 7, 2018 No Responses

Trader’s Body ready to follow Joint Resistance Leadership on Article 35A Row

Representatives of traders and businesses Monday said they will consult the Joint Resistance Leadership for a future strategy to thwart efforts for abrogation of Article 35A. Several representatives of Kashmir-based trade bodies who hit the streets protesting ...

August 2, 2018 No Responses

Kashmir Inc begins protests in Srinagar against attacks on Article 35A

The business community of Kashmir on Wednesday launched its week-long protest programme with a silent protest march to “protect” Article 35-A from any onslaughts. Several business bodies took part in the silent protest march from Residency Road to Press En...

August 2, 2018 No Responses

Much awaited night flights to operate at Srinagar Airport from Aug 10

In a significant development, the Srinagar International Airport would operate night flights from August 10. “The much awaited night flights will operate from Srinagar airport from August 10,” Director Srinagar International Airport, Aakash Deep Mathur tol...

July 31, 2018 No Responses

Govt tendering favours outside contractors in Projects, Works: FCIK

Federation Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) on Monday said that state government is inviting tenders on different projects and works in such a manner that for the majority of works only outside state contractors qualify. It said the promises made...