New Media Policy that seeks to create the “sustained narrative on the functioning of the government in media” introduced
Domicile status becomes eligibility condition for admissions to educational institutions
Indian army occupies Kashmiri land at increased rates
New Domicile Law introduced extending residency to non-locals meeting a criteria
Mining Auction is held online. Locals struggle to participate as there is no internet in the Valley. 100% mining rights from Srinagar go to outsiders. Water Power Department renamed to a Hindi name
57,000 acres of land identified for setting up industrial estates
Forest Advisory Committee diverts 271 hectares of forest land for ‘development’ projects
Govt. issues order for coal mine auctions in J&K. For the first time, outsiders are invited to participate
4,000+ Kashmiris detained. Genocide Watch releases an alert over Kashmir
Abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A Kashmir’s special status and limited autonomy revoked. 8 Mil+ people made incommunicado