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Srinagar (JandK), Jan 01 (ANI): As the situation is returning towards normalcy across Kashmir, SMS services have been restored in the Kashmir Valley from midnight on December 31. All mobile networks and landline connections were suspended across Jammu and Kashmir on August 05, 2019 in the view of security concerns in the region following Centre's decision of abrogation of Article 370 that granted special status to the state. On October 14, postpaid mobile services were also restored. The Central government had abrogated Article 370 and also bifurcated the former State into Union Territories (UTs) of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The new Union Territories came into being on October 31.