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 […]
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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 […]
Tourism Kashmir in Dire Straits
Kashmir and tourism are more often taken as synonymous terms.As the valley of Kashmir is rich with scenic natural beauty that has no other analogy […]
LPG consumers in Kashmir deprived of gas subsidy
Domestic gas consumers in Kashmir complain that their LPG subsidy amount is not being forwarded to their bank account from last several months. While the […]
State won’t surrender special powers, assures Haseeb Drabu: GST Row
A day before the crucial all-party meeting on the goods and services tax (GST), businessmen and hoteliers of the Kashmir valley met Finance Minister Haseeb […]