Kashmir's evolving thrifting culture transcends tradition as locals like Tahir and online entrepreneurs like Arqam and Sahil embrace sustainable fashion. Tahir's journey from Sopore to launching 'Sopore Thrift' highlights the region's growing affinity for second-hand treasures. In the digital realm, Arqam's success with 'Thrift Anantnag' and Sahil's two-year venture underscore the intersection of social media, sustainability, and budget-friendly shopping. The Sunday Market, a cornerstone of Kashmir's second-hand market since the early 2000s, continues to thrive, offering affordable options to diverse customers. Online pioneer Syeda Sakeena challenges fashion norms with 'The Vintage Valley Store,' emphasizing uniqueness over imitation. Generational businesses, like Faisal and his father's wholesale legacy, further enrich Kashmir's thrifting tapestry. As thrifting gains momentum, the region's unique blend of tradi
The vibrant Eid markets in Kashmir have become desolate and empty, with declining customer footfalls and low sales. Factors contributing to this decline include skyrocketing prices, economic depression, lack of vibrancy, and the impact of the Smart City project, which has affected transportation and diverted customers. Traditional marketplaces are struggling to compete with online shopping, while the overall economic crisis and financial constraints further exacerbate the situation. The implementation of the Smart City project has not adequately supported and promoted the traditional markets, leading to a significant decline in business activity.
Amid confusion, rush of people witnessed across Kashmir markets
Amid confusion, rush of people witnessed across Kashmir markets
Long queues at ATMs, shops jam-packed; roads busy
Irfan Tramboo
Srinagar, May 11: After confusion about “relaxation” in Corona curfew in Srinagar as well as in other districts of Kashmir, a huge rush of people was witnessed across markets early in the morning and throughout the day in interiors while roads remained busy with the vehicular movement.
Monday late night it was reported that the administration has ordered relaxation from 8 am to 12 noon today for the sale of certain permissible items which included Meat, poultry, milk, vegetables in the wake of Eid-ul-Fitr festival. However, the administration refuted the reports but then it was too late.
Curfew continues in Jammu and Kashmir, reports of positive cases, deaths still pour in
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SRINAGAR: The 84-hour-long corona curfew continued on Saturday since Thursday evening in the Kashmir valley, where reports of COVID-19 positive cases and deaths still pour in.
Meanwhile, the Union Territory (UT) administration has announced start of vaccination for the age group of 18 year to 45 year from today in Jammu and Srinagar to be covered first.
The UT administration had imposed corona lockdown from 1900 hrs from Thursday and till 0700 hrs on Monday in Srinagar, Anantnag, Baramulla, Badgam, Kulgam, Pulwama and Ganderbal in the Kashmir valley.