Kashmir’s Centuries-Old Carpet Weaving Tradition Gets a Boost with Modern Looms
Srinagar — In a significant development for Kashmir’s centuries-old handicraft industry, Indian Textile Secretary Neelam Shami Rao on Wednesday reaffirmed the Indian government’s commitment...
Kashmir Industry Body Urges 10% Environmental Cess on Imports to Safeguard Local Sector
Srinagar, September 2025 – The Federation Chamber of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) has urged the Jammu and Kashmir administration to impose a 10% “environmental cess”...
Kashmir: Industrial Land Allotments and Economic Reforms Spark Debate Amid Growing Concerns
Srinagar, India-administered Kashmir: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Chaudhary recently announced that the administration has identified 5,000 kanals of land in various districts of Kashmir...
Mirpur Scandal: 7 Companies Import Over Rs. 100 Billion Worth of Oil Under Tax Exemptions, Causing Billions in Loss to National Treasury
Mirpur: According to official documents from the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government, seven oil and ghee manufacturing companies based in Mirpur, a southern...
Jammu Kashmir’s Fruit Industry in Crisis: Causes and Solution
Peerr Muhammad Amir Qureshi
Agriculture has been a major economic resource for the majority of the people in Jammu and Kashmir. It serves as the...
Kashmiri Artisans Striving to Keep the Mughal-Era Leather Industry Alive
The leather craftsmanship in Kashmir dates back to the Mughal era when the region gained fame for its high-quality leather products.
In an age of...
