After the Supreme Court ordered a review of all the restrictive orders that are still in place in Kashmir; the broadband internet services will be partially restored and the Governor will further analyze the situation and take a call on the restoration of cellphone internet.
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The process will be conducted in phases starting from January 15.
Access would be first given in Central Kashmir and Srinagar, followed by north Kashmir (Kupwara, Bandipora and Baramulla) two days later. After another two days, South Kashmir (Pulwama, Kulgam, Shopian and Anantnag) will be given access.
According to the government order, social networking sites will remain under complete restriction. Government websites and websites dealing with essential services and e-banking would be given full internet access.
The order specifies the institutions that would be responsible for preventing any misuse and has laid down necessary precautions, including the appointment of nodal officers, keeping record and monitoring usage, and having authorised users.
The Lieutenant-Governor will take a call on the restoration of cellphone internet after a detailed review is conducted.
Curiopedia
Exodus of Kashmiri Hindus – The Hindus of the Kashmir Valley, were forced to flee the Kashmir valley as a result of being targeted by JKLF and Islamist insurgents during late 1989 and early 1990. Of the approximately 300,000 to 600,000 Hindus living in the Kashmir Valley in 1990, only 2,000–3,000 remain there in 2016. According to the Indian government, more than 62,000 families are registered as Kashmiri refugees including some Sikh and Muslim families. Most families were resettled in Jammu, National Capital Region surrounding Delhi and other neighbouring states. Read More
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