Srinagar, Dec 24 (KNO): A day after Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, conducted an on-site review of the ongoing Amira Kadal wooden pedestrian bridge and other flagship works, the Srinagar Smart City’s official website continues to remain offline, leaving citizens unable to access updates on projects and tenders.
Attempts to visit the portal, http://www.srinagarsmartcity.in shows an error message stating “This site can’t be reached” with the code ERR_TIMED_OUT, even when accessed from multiple devices and networks.
The website was designed to host information about multi-crore infrastructure initiatives under the Central Government’s Smart Cities Mission, has faced repeated downtime despite official claims of digital progress and online transparency.
Officials from Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL) told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that they will check the website but are unsure of the current status. “Website... it is working. If not, we will check it,” an official said when asked about the issue.
Earlier reports by KNO highlighted persistent maintenance issues affecting public access to project data and updates.
Many citizens said it is an irony that while top officials actively monitor physical works, the city’s digital infrastructure, expected to reflect Smart City governance, is still non-functional.
Notably, launched in 2017, the Srinagar Smart City Mission aims to modernise infrastructure, improve public transport and enhance civic services. The website’s continued inaccessibility underscores the gap between physical execution and digital management. The website has been continuously offline for more than three months—(KNO)