News Topic:Internet
Kashmir
Several Kashmir districts restrict VPNs citing security concerns
Authorities in the Budgam, Pulwama and Kulgam districts of the Kashmir Valley have moved to restrict Virtual Private Network (VPN) services, citing concerns.
Kashmir
Two-month VPN ban ordered in Kupwara; Shopian follows suit
The district administrations of Kupwara and Shopian on Monday ordered the suspension of Virtual Private Network (VPN) services, citing security and cyber-related concerns.
Brand Stories
Digital Banking Adoption: Transforming Rural Financial Access in Jammu & Kashmir
It is already a well-known fact that the digital age continues to transform the ways in which everyday individuals perform financial transactions.
J&K
J-K witnesses dramatic 18x drop in internet shutdowns, setting a global trend in 2023
J&K sets a global trend with an astonishing 18x drop in internet shutdowns in 2023! Discover how the region leads the way in internet freedom.
India
India and 13 other countries violate pledge to uphold free internet, SurfShark study reveals
Surfshark's study reveals how India and 13 other countries violated their pledge to uphold free internet despite supporting a UN resolution on human rights online.
Tutorials
Strategies for finding relevant and reliable sources of information
Research is important for any project, so it is important to make sure you are using reliable sources of information
India
Indians overpay for their internet, as per global study
Surfshark recently released the Global Internet Value index (IVi), which uncovers countries that are overpaying for their internet connection plan.
J&K
J-K: Internet censored 24 times in 2022
Surfshark’s data shows that 4.2 billion people were affected by internet censorship in 2022 globally, while Asia accounts for nearly half of all new cases in 2022.
Latest news
480 Medical Officer posts refered to JKPSC, 335 appointed: Sakina Itoo
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly that 480 Medical Officer posts were referred to JKPSC, with 416 recommendations and 335 appointments.
J&K govt cites 53,972 vacancies, reviews regularisation of temporary workers
J&K government told the Assembly that 53,972 posts are vacant while a high-level panel examines regularisation of casual, seasonal and temporary workers.
J&K Assembly session begins amid BJP protests over power, daily-wagers
J&K Assembly’s autumn session began amid BJP protests over power tariffs, daily-wagers and NHM employees, while NC MLAs sought statehood restoration.
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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion
The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.
J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks
To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.