The situation in Jammu and Kashmir has shown significant improvement, particularly in Kashmir valley with State Government offices re-opening there. Educational institutions are also set to re-open on Monday. Meanwhile, mobile internet services have been restored in five districts of Jammu, Reasi, Samba, Kathua and Udhampur in Jammu Division from today. Landline phones have also started functioning in several areas of Srinagar City and Badgam district.
Earlier, Chief Secretary, BVR Subrahmanyam had said telecom connectivity will be gradually restored in a phase-wise manner. Yesterday, Governor Satya Pal Malik, had directed all government offices to resume normal functioning. J&K Principal Secretary and Government Spokesperson, Rohit Kansal has also said that the situation in Kashmir Valley is improving with each passing day. Briefing media persons in Srinagar today, he said public transport services have started and that there are reports of normal movement from a lot of rural areas.