Jammu and Kashmir Coordination Committee – an amalgam of trade bodies and civil society – has called for Kashmir Bandh on Wednesday to protest against […]
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Valley’s Economy, Tourism sector struggle to stay afloat
The Dal Lake shimmers under the summer sun and the waves lap at the bank in a never-ending procession; a quintessential picture-postcard setting at one […]
75% Decline in entry of goods trucks to state
As stalemate persists over the implementation of the GST in J&K, the scarcity of essential commodities and goods has been staring at the state with […]
Goods and Services Tax rollout: What’s cheaper, What’s dearer
India has launched Goods and Services Tax, the biggest tax reform since its Independence. Here’s a comprehensive list of goods and services which have become […]
Gondola grounded till French expert’s nod
Pomagalski to inspect Gulmarg’s famed tourist attraction The Gulmarg Gondola service, suspended after the recent accident that claimed seven lives, will be resumed only after […]
Foreign tourists stay away as unrest continues in Kashmir
The unrest in Jammu and Kashmir continues to take a toll on the state’s tourism industry with foreign visitors giving it a miss for another […]
2016 Unrest haunts Eid sales in Kashmir
Economy down, markets bereft of hustle, say traders The severe damage caused to economy due to 2016 unrest is haunting Kashmir businesses badly with traders […]
Will JK face double taxation from July 1? GST Row
From July 1 onward people in Jammu and Kashmir may have to face brunt of double taxation as the state government has failed to evolve […]
Thousands lose jobs as restive Kashmir’s tourism economy dwindles
Tourism is important for Jammu and Kashmir’s economy, contributing 8% to the state’s gross domestic product. In 2016, the state recorded 1.29 million tourists. At […]
All states pass GST Act, except JK
With Kerala approving the State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) Act on Wednesday, Jammu and Kashmir remains the only state yet to pass the legislation […]