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Dec 03, 2019
Podcast; Voices from the Lockdown: Victims of pellet guns say lives stand irreparably damaged, political situation in Kashmir only amplifies depression
Having looked at situation in North Kashmir and South Kashmir, we will take a closer look at Central Kashmir in this episode of Firstpost's podcast, Voices from the Lockdown. -
Dec 03, 2019
Podcast; Voices from the Lockdown: Anger still simmering over Article 370 abrogation, say people in Kashmir's Sopore, Bandipora
The communications blockade in Jammu and Kashmir entered the 119th day on Sunday. While postpaid mobile services have been restored, internet and prepaid services are still non-functional, more than three months since the Centre abrogated Article 370 in the Union Territory. -
Nov 29, 2019
Podcast; Voices from the Lockdown: Amid shutdown in Kashmir's Kupwara, locals say faith in regional parties marred
Kupwara is a district which used to be at the centre of militant activity for the longest time. Similar to what happened in Baramulla, which we discussed at length on Thursday, the district was heavily militarised after the 1990’s. -
Nov 28, 2019
Podcast; Voices from the Lockdown: If Centre neglects Valley after abrogation of Article 370, we are going to suffer, say Kashmiri Pandits and Sikhs
This new Firstpost podcast entitled Voices from the Lockdown seeks to explore the ground realities in Kashmir, Ladakh and Jammu under this communications shutdown through conversations with journalists and experts from the Valley. -
Nov 28, 2019
Podcast; Voices from the Lockdown: Until Centre engages with youths of Kashmir, things are bound to go out of control
In this episode, we will continue our conversation with Kaiser where he speaks about how the youth of Anantnag and Shopian are going through an identity crisis because of the abrogation of Article 370. -
Nov 27, 2019
Podcast; Voices from the lockdown: South Kashmir districts worst affected by 113 days of communication blockade; militancy on edge
The Centre on 5 August announced that Article 370 and Article 35 A will stand revoked as on 31 October. By then, more than one and a half lakh troops had been moved into the Valley. Kashmir witnessed a complete shutdown in the weeks to follow. On 31 October, the State of Jammu and Kashmir lost its special status and was converted into two Union Territorys — Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir. -
Nov 25, 2019
Podcast; Voices from the Lockdown: Amit Shah told Rajya Sabha situation in Kashmir is normal; Valley reporters test claim
The following is a transcript of a conversation between Greeshma Kuthar and three reporters — Danish Bin Nabi, Quratulain Rehbar and Kaisar Andrabi — from different parts of Kashmir. -
Oct 29, 2019
Podcast; Voices from the Lockdown: Sana Iltija dismisses claim that Article 370 hindered progress in Kashmir as 'propaganda'
Iltija responded to questions on various issues, ranging from the appointment of Girish Chandra Murmu as the first Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, to the allegations that regional leaders were responsible for the current predicament of Kashmir -
Oct 27, 2019
Podcast; Voices from the lockdown: Kashmiri students unable to prep for board exams suffering from stress due to restrictions; experts say kids 'worst affected'
It has been 84 days since the 5 August decision of the Centre to revoke Article 370 and Article 35 A in Jammu and Kashmir. On 31 October, the state of Jammu and Kashmir will officially cease to exist. -
Oct 23, 2019
Podcast; Voices from the lockdown: Kashmiri detainees made to sign bonds prohibiting them from speaking on Article 370; expert calls move an act to silence dissent
Wednesday marked the 80th day of the communication blockade in Jammu and Kashmir, and while postpaid mobile services have been restored, internet and prepaid services are still non-functional in the restive region.