Internet failure affects banking business in Kashmir

Srinagar, Aug 5 (UNI) Communication failure affected the business activities in the State Bank of India (SBI) and Jammu and Kashmir Bank branches in the Kashmir valley yet again.

The internet failure also affected two national news agencies and other private TV channels taking the Sanchar-net service.

The functioning in the banks, which are connected through internet with other branches, including outside the state, remained affected because of system failure.

Refusing to accept their cheques and other demand drafts, the bank officials said they cannot do any business untill the system is restored because they are connected outside the banks, through the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) Sanchar net which was down.

They said the failure of the system has now become almost a daily routine affecting the business.

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

A BSNL official confirmed that the main cable, being used for internet connectivity, got damaged at three different places at Katra in Jammu region since 0920 hours today, disrupting the system including internet.

He said efforts were being made to restore the cable.

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