CM Omar Abdullah pushes for robust telecom connectivity across J&K
Srinagar, September 16, 2025 – Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a high-level review meeting today to bolster telecom and digital communications infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir, emphasizing the urgent need to extend reliable mobile and internet services to remote villages, dark zones, and even railway tunnels. The session underscored connectivity as a vital enabler for governance, […]
Centre mandates intra-circle roaming in J&K to combat telecom disruptions
Kashmir, August 27, 2025 – The Centre has issued an urgent directive to all telecom service providers, including Bharti Airtel, BSNL, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone-Idea, to immediately activate the intra-circle roaming (ICR) facility in Jammu and Kashmir until September 2, 2025, or until further notice. The move comes in response to a severe disruption of […]
BSNL launches Atmanirbhar Bharat Hi-Tech technology initiative for Amarnath Yatra 2025, boosting connectivity in Jammu & Kashmir
Srinagar, | June 22, 2025– In a transformative move for the Amarnath Yatra 2025, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched its Atmanirbhar Bharat Hi-Tech Technology Initiative to revolutionize communication infrastructure along the pilgrimage routes in Jammu & Kashmir. Announced today in Srinagar, the initiative promises seamless 4G connectivity, enhancing pilgrim safety, coordination, and digital […]
BSNL and Sterlite technologies sign ₹2,631 crore deal for BharatNet project in J&K and Ladakh
SRINAGAR, June 12, 2025 — Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Sterlite Technologies Limited (STL) signed a ₹2,631.14 crore agreement on June 11, 2025, to implement the Amended BharatNet Project in the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Telecom Circles. Funded by the Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), the initiative aims […]
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir reviews Zojila Pass traffic management
Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, convened an important meeting with key officers and agencies to discuss the management of vehicular movement through the Zojila Pass, which serves as a critical road link between Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) and Ladakh. With temperatures dropping and frosty conditions expected to worsen, the meeting was focused […]