New Delhi: The government has suspended Internet connectivity for two days in Singhu and Tikri (Delhi-Haryana) border, and Ghazipur (Delhi-Uttar Pradesh) border for two days at the request of Delhi Police, officials said on Saturday. The development has come in the backdrop of two recent incidents of violence within a week — mayhem during the January […]
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SC asks Centre, UT admin to file response on Internet ban in J&K
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Centre to file its counter affidavit on the contempt petition filed by an NGO against the central government and Jammu and Kashmir administration over the non-constitution of a special committee to review the restrictions on 4G speed Internet in the Union Territory. A three-judge bench headed by […]
Communal tension in Bengal’s Hooghly, internet snapped
Kolkata: Internet services were suspended in a large part of Kolkata’s adjoining Hooghly district following the communal clashes there. Internet services were disrupted in areas like Bhadreshwar, Chandannagar, Haripal, Singur, Tarkeshwar, Sreerampur, Jangipara, Uttarpara, Dankuni, Chanditala and Rishra. The clash took place at Telenipara in Bhadreshwar area with members of two groups pelting bricks and […]
14% of India’s 504 million active Internet users in 5-11 age group
New Delhi: India has 504 million active Internet users, out of which about 14 per cent are in the age bracket of 5-11 years, according to a new report from the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI). As of November 2019, 433 million active Internet users in India are of the age of 12+ […]
2G internet service in J&K extended till May 11
Srinagar: The 2G internet service has been extended in Jammu and Kashmir till May 11, a government order said on Monday. “There has been a spurt in terrorist violence with the launch of new terror outfits and the field agencies have well founded apprehensions of enhanced efforts by Pakistan for recruitment in the terrorist ranks […]
High speed internet to remain suspended in J&K
Srinagar: High-speed internet will continue to remain suspended across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir till March 26, a government notification said on Tuesday. The directions/restrictions contained in the government order on March 4 will continue to remain operative till March 26, the notification issued by Principal Secretary Shaleen Kabra on Tuesday said, adding […]
Kashmiris await restoration of high-speed internet
Srinagar: As the Jammu & Kashmir administration lifted the ban on social media and restored 2G mobile and broadband internet connectivity, people in the valley are now looking forward to the restoration of high-speed internet as well. The impact of the government order is already visible on the ground. There was a considerable decrease in the […]
Broadband, high-speed Internet to remain suspended in Kashmir
Srinagar: The suspension of broadband and high speed mobile Internet will continue in the Kashmir region, a government notification said on Friday. The order stated upon reassessment of the restrictions on mobile data services with regard to the impact on the overall security situation and after due consideration of reports of the law enforcement agencies, […]
Kashmir Press Club urges govt to restore internet for media
Srinagar: The Kashmir Press Club has expressed concern over the continuous internet blockade for journalists in Kashmir for the last 177 days. The press club in a statement described the move as a deliberate attempt to stifle the press in Kashmir. The statement said that the January 10 Supreme Court verdict has defined access to internet […]
Internet temporarily suspended in 8 districts in Kashmir
Srinagar: The internet has been temporarily suspended in eight districts of Kashmir in the backdrop of reports of the use of internet in terror activities, incitement and rumour-mongering, and also misuse of pre-paid mobile connection by anti-national elements. Shaleen Kabra, Principal Secretary in the government of Jammu & Kashmir issued a notification on the temporary […]