Authorities have also suspended calling faculties on all mobile phones except post paid mobile phones provided by the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). Authorities on Friday imposed curfew and restrictions across Kashmir to prevent protests called by the separatists. Separatists have called for a complete shutdown till August 18, but asked people to resume normal activities from 6 pm to 6 am for some specified days. Internet facilities on all mobile phones have remained suspended. Police said restrictions and curfew will remain in force in all the 10 district headquarters of the Valley in addition to Handwara, Kupwara, Sopore, Trehgam and Qaimoh.

Source: Indian Express August 12, 2016 03:33 UTC