Closure of Kashmir-based manufacturing units over months has provided an opportunity to unscrupulous elements to pump “fake and substandard” cement in the Valley putting question […]
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No stressed loans to be waived off, EMI rescheduling being looked into: JKB Chairman
With bank loans amounting to around Rs 5,000 crore turning ‘stressed loans’ due to ongoing unrest and stopping of economic activities, financial experts and stakeholders […]
IT-based govt outsourced projects in limbo due to Kashmir Unrest
Ambitious government IT projects such as digitization of the state departments and Aadhar enrollment outsourced to local Information Technology (IT) companies are in a limbo […]
Shops open across valley as ‘Relaxation’ period starts
As the separatist leaders discussed “future course of action” in the ongoing unrest, Kashmir continued to remain shut amid restrictions with a semblance of normalcy […]
To eke a living amid unrest, youth opt for vendor vocation
Amid relentless shutdown for the past consecutive 121 days, youngsters in Kashmir are opting for vendor as vocation to survive and sustain their families. And […]
Kashmir Economic Forum demands 1 yr moratorium on loan repayments
In view of ongoing crisis, the Kashmir Economic Forum (KEF) has demanded one year moratorium on repayment of loans by the affected borrowers. The forum […]
Private firm to get contract of New Ganderbal hydro project
After nearly two decades, the PDP-BJP government is finally handing over the construction of the 93 MW New Ganderbal power project on the left bank […]
Kashmir Trade Federation vouched for Once-For-All settlement of Kashmir Issue
Kashmir trade on Wednesday vouched for once-for-all settlement of Kashmir Issue in a meet with a five-member group from New Delhi led by right wing […]
Shutdown of services across Valley costs companies nearly Rs5 crore per day
The telecom sector in Kashmir has repeatedly been ordered to shut services during the past four years. It suffered the most crippling closure during the […]
Transport sector in dire straits; 1.15 lakh vehicles grounded since last 108 Days
Transport sector in Kashmir is in dire straits as the unrest has left over 1.15 lakh vehicles grounded with stakeholders (owners, drivers and conductors) finding […]