BSNL restores connectivity in Punjab

Indian state-owned telco BSNL has restored its services in the Indian state of Punjab after nearly a month of disruption, according to local reports.

The firm had disconnected the services to five mobile operators including Airtel, Vodafone, Tata Teleservices, Reliance Communication and Idea, over claims of outstanding debt.However, the services have been restored following fresh directions issued by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).

Reports in India claim that earlier last week, BSNL had ignored similar directions of TRAI, after which private mobile operators again approached the regulatory body.

However, services in the states of Haryana and Maharashtra still remain disconnected due to the ongoing standoff.