Although indoor farming of saffron – the costliest spice in the world – is at an experimental stage, farmers are hoping it will increase crop production as the process is affordable.

The unorganised nature of the walnut business in Kashmir, along with primitive methods for harvesting followed by locals, are the main contributors to the high rates of injury and death associated with harvesting walnuts.

Despite the fact that BJP leaders and workers are being provided heightened security cover and are accommodated in "safe houses", they are still being targeted.

The lack of aerial photos and videos has led to a loss of income, content creators say.

While a new media policy and two formal gag orders were issued over the last two years, journalists in Kashmir now claim that their access to official sources is being restricted.

Still smarting from the sting of the events of 2019, many Kashmiris are happy whenever the BJP suffers a defeat, wherever that defeat might be.

Fatima Banoo and Ghulam Nabi Khan claim their oldest son, Sajjad, was arrested and imprisoned because his brothers and cousin were militants.

Security forces have been asking those wearing the loose, traditional garment – including the reporter – to take it off as they fear it may be used to hide arms.

While civilians say the elderly and children face difficulties during the operations, members of the security forces say increased militant activity necessitates the missions.

While the district administrations, where the drives are being carried out, claim that they are only targeting illegal properties, victims allege that they had been using those properties for years, and no notice has been served on them.

As the demand for electricity in the valley continues to outstrip its supply, Kashmiris are not only without heat in the harsh winter, but lose business, study time and health.

Enacted in 2001 to raise funds for hydel power projects by selling state-owned land to its encroachers, the Act has now been declared unconstitutional, leaving thousands defrauded and possibly homeless.

My detention made headlines across the world but till date, I do not know why I was kept locked in a police station for over 24 hours.

"With each passing day, policemen are treated more and more inhumanely in Kashmir. They are not accepted as citizens or sons of the soil in Kashmir, which is very unfortunate.”

The third round of the public outreach initiative was held earlier this month, but saw low participation of locals.

Of the 66 top bureaucrats in Muslim-majority J&K at this time, 38 are from other states. Of the 12 sitting judges at the high court, only two are Muslim. And there is not a single Muslim officer in the LG’s secretariat.

After being detained in his house for over a year, the senior Congress leader was recently informed verbally that he is a free man.

When revoking Jammu and Kashmir's special status, the Centre claimed that it would help the region's industrial development. That has not proved to be true.

Apart from the 2G speeds, the process is also being slowed down by overburdened officials who are juggling many duties, insiders say.

The coronavirus pandemic seems to have added to the mental stress on members of the security forces, who already face tough working conditions and being apart from their families.