Srinagar Lives Struggle

‘inter has turned bitter, and the capital of Kashmir feels different. Streets have fewer people, hotels are emptier, and many families are seeing their incomes shrink.

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Those who once depended on tourism or small businesses are finding it harder to make ends meet, unsure when the next source of income will come.

Carpet weavers, pashmina makers, wood carvers, and papier-maché artists have fewer orders, and work that once gave them pride and purpose is now hard to find.