J&K Lifts Ban on Social Media
The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) administration has decided to lift the ban on social media sites, which has been in place since the revocation of Article 370 in August 2019.
The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) administration has decided to lift the ban on social media sites, which has been in place since the revocation of Article 370 in August 2019. J&K administration will now allow its people to use social media sites without any restrictions using 2G networks, which is currently accessible in the Valley.The new order will be there till March 17 as experimentation. The administration will make a call after seeing the content shared on social media sites.The order has been issued today by Principal Secretary (J&K) Shaleen Kabra. He stated that direct internet access will be able to people across J&K.
However, there are certain restrictions to this. Internet speed is restricted to 2G; available for people using postpaid sims and people using prepaid have to undergo a verification process; Internet connectivity will be available on fixed landline connections, according to media reports.Earlier on February 15, the Centre announced that it will restore the internet in the Valley but will allow people in J&K to use only government approved websites.
