SRINAGAR, Oct. 8 -- Normal life remained severely affected for the 65th consecutive day on Tuesday in the Valley in the wake of the Centre's move to revoke Jammu and Kashmir's special status under Article 370 and bifurcate the state into two Union Territories.

Markets and other business establishments remained closed while most of the public transport was off the roads across the valley today, officials said.

However, they said, a number of private vehicles and some private taxis including auto-rickshaws could be seen plying in many parts of the city while some roadside vendors also plied their trade.

While landline telephony services have been restored across the valley, mobile telephone services in most parts of Kashmir and all interne...