BSNL restores mobile service in J&K

Image
Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Oct 26 2015 | 7:57 PM IST
State-run BSNL restored mobile services in Jammu and Kashmir after an hour-long congestion in its network post earthquake.
"Mobile services remained slightly congested in J&K circle for one hour. Otherwise all BSNL services (Land line and Mobile) are running smoothly and all BSNL establishments including towers are safe," BSNL Chairman and Managing Director Anupam Shrivastava said in a statement.
A massive earthquake measuring 7.5 on the Richter Scale today rattled north India, causing widespread panic.
The earthquake epicentred in the Hindukush mountain range in Afghanistan struck at around 2.40 PM, sending ripples across Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR), Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Rajasthan.
Shrivastava said BSNL immediately reviewed its network in earthquake hit area and resolved glitches.
Meanwhile subscribers of Vodafone in Delhi also complaint about problem in services for small period after the tremors were felt.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Oct 26 2015 | 7:57 PM IST

Next Story