Business in SBI remains paralysed due to internet failure

Srinagar, July 14 (UNI) Business activities in the State Bank of India (SBI) branches in the Kashmir valley today remained paralysed due to internet failure.

''The system failed on July 12 and today it is again down. We cannot help it,'' said the SBI officials to customers in the main branch at Residency Road.

The bank officials said they are connected with outside the state banks through Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) Sanchar net which is down.

Thousands of SBI customers had to return disappointed after the officials refused to entertain cheques and cash.

Many customers protested against the bank after they were refused cash. A similar situation was witnessed in other branches also.

A BSNL official said that the main cable got damaged at Jammu, disrupting the system including internet, which has also affected the functioning of the two national news agencies and other private television channels.

He said efforts are being made to restore the cable.

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