Internet Shutdowns Tracker

Internet Shutdowns in India

This tracker documents instances of internet shutdowns across India.

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State	District(s)	Network	Nature	Published Date	Status	Source
Bihar	Madhubani, Aurangabad	Mobile	Preventive	29 Jul 2023	Ended	Reference
Internet Shutdown in Madhubani and Aurangabad District of Bihar.
Bihar	Darbhanga	Both	Preventive	27 Jul 2023	Ended	Reference
Internet shutdown in Bihar, following communal tensions and the subsequent spread of inflammatory content and rumors.
Manipur	-	Mobile	Preventive	25 Jul 2023	Ended	Reference
Internet shutdown partially lifted, with conditions. Mobile internet shutdown continues, while broadband services have been operationalized conditionally.
Manipur	-	Both	Preventive	20 Jul 2023	Ended	Reference
Manipur Shutdown extended for another 5 days.
Manipur	-	Both	Preventive	15 Jul 2023	Ended	Reference
Despite the ruling of the Manipur HC, the total internet shutdown continues till 20th July.
Manipur	-	Both	Preventive	10 Jul 2023	Ended	Reference
Internet shutdown continues for another 5 days in Manipur
Manipur	-	Both	Preventive	05 Jul 2023	Ended	Reference
Manipur internet shutdown extended till 10th July.
Manipur	-	Both	Preventive	30 Jun 2023	Ended	Reference
Internet Shutdown extended till July 5 in Manipur.
Jammu and Kashmir	Kishtwar	Mobile	Preventive	28 Jun 2023	Ended	Reference
Internet Shutdown in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir to prevent the spread of rumours and inciting material over Social Media. 2G speeds were throttled as well.
Manipur	-	Both	Preventive	25 Jun 2023	Ended	Reference
Manipur Internet Shutdown continues till the end of the month of June.

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