Srinagar, Sept. 8 -- The Kashmir Trade Alliance (KTA) has expressed deep anguish over the continuous closure of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway for the last seven days, which has completely disrupted the Valley's supply chain, paralysed trade, and thrown life out of gear.

In a statement, KTA President Aijaz Shahdhar said the situation has taken a critical turn with severe shortages of essential commodities being reported from across Kashmir.

He noted that the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway is the economic lifeline of Kashmir and its closure has brought businesses to a standstill, caused huge financial losses, and left the common people struggling. There is an acute shortage of mutton, forcing many families to even postpone marriage...