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 […]
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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 […]
Kashmiri work force shrinks, Migrant labourers gain millions odd day jobs every year
Migrant labourers gain millions odd day jobs every year Kashmir’s indigenous workforce is showing an ever decreasing participation in skilled and unskilled sectors, leaving millions […]
Was ‘Alternate GST model’ for JK ignored?
While the state government is caught in a major controversy over implementation of Goods and Service Tax (GST) law in Jammu and Kashmir, an official […]
Kashmir valley promoted as ‘Safe Destination’ in Pune
In an effort to boost footfalls, the Tourism Department today promoted Kashmir as a safe destination during an event in Pune. An official statement issued […]
GST is dead and buried in J&K
The people in the rest of India often wonder: why is Kashmir simmering and who is responsible for all the mess here? The simplest answer: […]
Sidharth Malhotra shoots for Aiyaary in Gulmarg, Pahalgam
After staying away from picturesque Valley following the unrest in 2016, Bollywood has returned to Kashmir with Hindi movie star Sidharth Malhotra having shot in […]