(Reuters Photo)SRINAGAR, India: Limited mobile data services and internet were being temporarily restored in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, ending nearly a six-month communications lockdown after Prime Minister Narendra Modi withdrew the Muslim majority region’s autonomy. Access will be limited to about 300 “whitelisted” websites and internet speed would remain low, the local Jammu and Kashmir government said in a notice. The internet lockdown in Kashmir since Aug 5 has severely disrupted the lives of millions, affecting everything from college admissions to bank payments and businesses filing tax returns. While the local government restored limited internet service in some parts of the region earlier in January, some people are still struggling to get online. Because of the slow internet speed, the 23-year-old has not been able to download the study material or get information about any examinations.

Source: Bangkok Post January 25, 2020 09:00 UTC