Srinagar, Jan. 15 -- Kashmiri journalists stage a protest at Press Club against suspension of internet services by the authorities. (KO Photo: Abid Bhat)

Srinagar: The J&K administration has cited possible misuse of the internet by "anti-national elements" and "terrorists" as a reason for not restoring these services for the general public and media in the Kashmir Valley.

Complying with the Supreme Court"s directions issued on January 10, the union territory's administration on Tuesday evening ordered restoration of 2G mobile internet services on postpaid connections in five districts of Jammu division and broadband facilities in both Jammu and Kashmir divisions only for institutions dealing with essential services and tourism, such as ...