Despite opening of a few markets in the evenings, business activity continues to remain affected ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. Two months of unrest following the killing of militant commander Burhan Wani on July 8 has adversely hit business activity. While shopkeepers are hoping to recover some losses ahead of Eid, most of the businesses remain affected as “evening shopping” mostly remains confined to people buying essentials. “No doubt, for the past two days, marketplaces have been bustling for two hours during evenings in view of the relaxation in Hurriyat calendar. However,…
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