2G mobile internet services restored in Kashmir after 6 months of ban; no social media access

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The restoration of the 2G internet facility on mobile phones will continue till January 31 after which it would be reviewed further, said an order issued by Shaleen Kabra, Principal Secretary, J&K government.

SNS Web | New Delhi | January 25, 2020

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The gradual relaxation on internet comes after the Supreme Court asked the government to review the internet ban in Jammu and Kashmir, calling it a part of Freedom of Speech as mentioned in the Constitution. (Photo: Getty Images)

In a major development, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has decided to restore 2G mobile internet services across all the 20 districts in the Union Territory effective Saturday.

According to a notification by the home department of Jammu and Kashmir administration, access to the internet with 2G speed on mobile phones will resume from January 25.

However, access shall be limited only to 301 whitelisted sites and social media applications will continue to remain out of bounds for the Valley’s residents, it said.