New Delhi: If there’s one place where you can encounter a bunch of different situations – it’s an airplane. A clip of an airline passenger is doing the rounds of the Internet where he is seen trying to dry his shoe using the plane’s air vent. The clip came to light when Passenger Shaming, an […]
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Prepaid mobile phone services to be restored in Kashmir
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government will restore the voice calling and SMS services on prepaid SIM cards in Kashmir, government spokesman Rohit Kansal said at a press conference in Jammu on Saturday. He said that restricted 2G Internet service will be restored on the postpaid SIM cards in Bandipora and Kupwara districts of Kashmir […]
Internet access fundamental right but reasonable restrictions apply: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday said the right to access the internet is a fundamental right under Article 19 of the Constitution as it directed the Jammu & Kashmir administration to immediately restore internet services connected with access to government websites, localised/limited e-banking facilities, hospital services and other essential services. A three-judge bench, headed […]
Internet access a fundamental right: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday said the right to access the internet is a fundamental right under Article 19 of the Constitution. The apex court directed the Jammu & Kashmir administration to immediately restore internet services connected with access to government websites, localised/limited e-banking facilities, hospital services and other essential services. A three-judge […]
No internet in Kashmir hospitals despite govt claim
Srinagar: Despite government’s claim that Internet has been restored in most hospitals and health centres in Kashmir, the facility is yet to be restored in most hospitals. The announcement to restore the Internet on new year’s eve in hospitals in Kashmir was made by government spokesperson Rohit Kansal at a press conference in Jammu on […]
SMS services in Kashmir, broadband services to be restored in govt schools, hospitals from midnight
Jammu: Short Message Service (SMS) will be resumed in Kashmir from Tuesday midnight, Jammu and Kashmir Principal Secretary Rohit Kansal said here on Tuesday. Broadband services will also resume in government schools and hospitals from Tuesday midnight. A communication blockade was imposed across J&K after the revocation of Article 370 on August 5. The curbs were […]
Internet, SMS services suspended in Lucknow for 45 hrs
Lucknow: Assessing the law and order situation during upcoming demonstrations against Citizenship Amendment Act and National Register of Citizens, the Uttar Pradesh administration has suspended internet and messaging system in Lucknow for next 45 hours from 3 p.m. on Thursday. “SMS and Whatsapp and social media systems like Facebook, Youtube may be used extensively for transmission […]
CM launches WiFi hotspots as Delhi faces internet shutdown
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday launched the much awaited free WiFi hotspot scheme, while a part of the city faced an internet shutdown. While Kejriwal launched the scheme at ITO bus stand, his deputy Manish Sisodia launched the scheme at the Vishwavidyalaya Metro station. Speaking to the media, he said “it […]
Bengal govt shuts down internet in parts of state
Kolkata: West Bengal government on Sunday suspended internet services in some parts of the state following continuing violence by protesters railing against the new citizenship law (CAA). Making the announcement, a state government statement said the internet services were being shut down in Malda, Murshidabad and Howah districts. Sources said internet would also be shut down […]
Internet down in two UP districts after protests over new citizenship law
Aligarh/Saharanpur: Internet services have been shut down in Aligarh and Saharanpur following large-scale protests over the new citizenship law after Friday prayers. Saharanpur district magistrate Alok Kumar Pandey said the shutdown was a precautionary measure in view of the prevailing situation. The Aligarh district magistrate has also shut down internet services till late in the evening. […]