News Topic:Internet Ban

Jammu and Kashmir High Court has directed Home Secretary Shaleen Kabra to appear before it on Thursday after it “struggled” to conduct online hearings due to curbs on Internet speed in J&K.

Authorities on Wednesday extended the ban on high-speed internet services in Jammu and Kashmir till July 29.

In view of the fourth death anniversary of slain Hizb militant Burhan Wani, authorities suspended mobile Internet facility in parts of Kashmir as a precautionary measure.

Hyper reality is possible only in postmodern world and in my Vale, this concept is yet to gain momentum. Of course, we are living in the post-postmodern world, but ironically without the lively-wire (communication).

Kashmir has seen at least 229 killings during more than 100 military operations since January, a rights group said.

Teachers, students and traders among many other professionals in south Kashmir's Pulwama visit 'Manzimnad' - an orchard area in Pulwama's Rahmoo village - for accessing mobile internet which continues to be snapped frequently here.

Democratic presidential nominee and former vice president Joe Biden wants India to take necessary steps to restore rights of all Kashmiris, and has expressed disappointment over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and the implementation of the NRC in Assam.

Two militants were killed in an encounter that broke out during wee hours of Thursday between militants and security forces at Hardshiva area of Sopore in north Kashmir's Baramulla district.