JAMMU: Limited mobile data services and internet will be temporarily restored in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir from 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 late on Friday. The internet lockdown in Kashmir region since August 5 has severely disrupted the lives of millions, impacting everything from college admissions to bank payments and businesses filing tax returns. While the local government restored limited internet 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: Pakistan Today January 25, 2020 12:22 UTC