Author: Idrees Bukhtiyar

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Uri’s historic walnut market struggles to survive

The historic Lagama walnut market in north Kashmir’s Uri, dating back to pre-1947, is grappling with challenges such as cheaper imports, a 5% GST burden, and a drop in rates, impacting over 10,000 families.

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Kashmiri women influencers you need to follow

Women from rural Kashmir are challenging societal norms, one social media post at a time, in an inspiring wave of digital change sweeping through the region.

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Gypsum jam: Rampant mining troubles Kashmir villagers

Villagers in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir continue to suffer from health issues related to air and noise pollution even as complaints to officials against gypsum mining lie unattended.