Hyderabad: After more than 100 days of restrictions followed by the Centre's decison to revoke special status to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Constitution, and splitting it into two Union Territories, life is slowly crawling back towards normalcy in the afflicted region.
Here is a look at some of ETV Bharat's special stories which tracked all the developments in Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh during the crucial period.
Article 370 modified: What is the history behind it?
Amid an unprecedented lockdown and flaring of tensions in Jammu and Kashmir, the Parliament revoked provisions of Article 370, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir. Here is a comprehensive explainer on Article 370.
Silence haunts the bustling streets of Srinagar's Sunday Market
For weeks after the Centre's move on Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar's ever-bustling 'Sunday Market' wore a deserted look due to the resultant shutdown in the state.
High schools wear deserted look in the Kashmir valley
ETV Bharat spoke with the caretaker of a high school in the valley who said that though teachers of the institution reported on time, children stayed away from attending classes. Most of the primary schools, especially private-run institutes, wore a deserted look as no student turned up to attend the classes.
With all communication lines snapped, the humble radio came to Kashmir's rescue
At a time when the entire Valley was under a lockdown with mobile phone services and internet services unavailable, radio broadcasts by Radio Kashmir and All India Radio helped people stay updated with the situation on the ground and get in touch with their relatives residing within or outside the Valley.
Factories in J&K unable to contact buyers, forced to shut down
MSMEs of Jammu region faced trouble as they were unable to contact their buyers in the Kashmir Valley, resulting in the piling up of their stocks and blockage of capital flow. As a result, many such factories were forced to shut down.
Article 370 led to separatism, terrorism in J-K: PM
Paying tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on National Unity Day (October 31), Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed his government's decision of abrogating Article 370 and said that the special provision was the reason behind separatism and terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.
J-K: State flag removed from Civil Secretariat
The state flag of Jammu and Kashmir was removed from the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar on August 25, weeks after the provisions of Article 370 were modified by the Centre.
J&K, Ladakh separate UTs; here's what changes
The state of Jammu and Kashmir ceased to exist at midnight on October 31 and was converted into two union territories, 86 days after Parliament abrogated its special status under Article 370. Here is all you need to know about the changes.
Indian Railways conduct trial run in Kashmir ahead of resuming services
Indian Railways conducted a trial run between Banihal and Baramulla in Kashmir on November 11, ahead of the resumption of train services after the modification of Article 370.
Post-Art 370: Apple Traders become soft target for militants in J&K
Apple farming, considered to be the backbone of Kashmir's economy, has been adversely affected by prevailing conditions in the valley. The killings of non-state drivers have created an environment of fear among other drivers, which is why they are not willing to go to Kashmir Valley.
Article 370 abrogation decisive for peace in J&K: Amit Shah
Addressing the 35th Raising Day of National Security Guard (NSG), Home Minister Amit Shah said that the abrogation of Article 370 will result in permanent safety and peace in Jammu and Kashmir.
