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
Tourist succumbs after boulder strikes Innova in Anantnag
A tourist was killed after a boulder struck an Innova carrying six tourists on the Khanbal-Pahalgam Road near Bumzoo Shrine in Anantnag.
Omar accuses admin of ‘double standards’ over NC, BJP protests in Srinagar
Omar Abdullah accused the administration of double standards during rival NC and BJP protests in Srinagar, while Mehbooba Mufti and Waheed Para criticised the handling.
Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah seeks reopening of Yousmarg tourist resort
Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah has urged Budgam administration to reopen Yousmarg, citing economic hardship among locals dependent on tourism for livelihood.
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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.
Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026: Teams, Groups, Schedule, Points & Livestream
The Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026 has begun, with 10 local teams from Kashmir participating and matches being played at the Sports Stadium Pulwama.