Broadband internet services to 80 hospitals in Kashmir restored

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Press Trust of India Srinagar/Jammu
Last Updated : Jan 02 2020 | 3:00 PM IST

After initial hiccups, broadband internet services were restored in 80 government hospitals and nursing homes in Kashmir, officials said, a move which is being seen as a big relief for patients and healthcare professionals in the Valley.

Medical Superintendent of Chest Disease hospital in Srinagar Dr Saleem Tak confirmed that internet started working in the facility on Thursday "which is a big relief to us as well as for patients".

An official of the Jammu and Kashmir administration said, "Broadband high-speed internet connectivity was restored at 80 government hospitals, including health centres and offices linked to the department of health, across Kashmir."

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First Published: Jan 02 2020 | 3:00 PM IST

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