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Mehbooba backs protesting medical interns over stipend hike

Mehbooba Mufti backed protesting GMC Bemina medical students and urged the J&K government to resolve their demand for a stipend of up to ₹30,000.

J&K medical interns continue indefinite strike for third day over stipend hike

MBBS and BDS interns in J&K continued their indefinite strike for a third day, demanding a hike in the monthly stipend from ₹12,000 to ₹30,000.

J&K MBBS interns continue protest for stipend enhancement

MBBS interns across J&K continued their second-day protest, demanding a ₹30,000 monthly stipend and a time-bound decision on the pending revision.

MBBS, BDS interns protest across J&K medical colleges, demand ₹30,000 stipend

MBBS and BDS interns protested across J&K medical colleges demanding a ₹30,000 stipend; Health Minister Sakina Itoo says the proposal is under Finance Department review.

District Hospital Shopian’s oxygen plant non-functional for over two months

District Hospital Shopian's central oxygen system has been non-functional for over two months, forcing reliance on cylinders; officials say repairs are underway.

900 doctors appointed, 400 more underway, says Sakina Itoo

J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo says 900 doctors have been appointed via PSC, with 400 more recruitments underway alongside expansion of diagnostic facilities.

IMA JDN demands release of withheld salaries for doctors on maternity leave

IMA JDN J&K has urged the Health Department to release withheld pay for resident doctors on maternity leave, citing a High Court ruling in the Dr Sonakshi Gupta case.

Dr Sanjeev Sinha appointed Director of AIIMS Jammu

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Dr Sanjeev Sinha as the Executive Director of AIIMS Jammu.

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Mehbooba backs protesting medical interns over stipend hike

Mehbooba Mufti backed protesting GMC Bemina medical students and urged the J&K government to resolve their demand for a stipend of up to ₹30,000.

J&K jobless youth seek removal of Class IV maximum qualification bar amid fresh recruitment

J&K unemployed graduates and postgraduates seek removal of the Class IV maximum qualification bar as the Service Selection Board advertises around 2,800 posts

J&K Panchayat, DDC polls face fresh uncertainty

J&K’s Panchayat and DDC elections face fresh uncertainty after the government reportedly missed the August 31 SEC deadline to begin the poll process.

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Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026: Teams, Groups, Schedule, Points & Livestream

The Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026 has begun, with 10 local teams from Kashmir participating and matches being played at the Sports Stadium Pulwama.

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President of AIP and MP Baramulla, Er. Rashid on Wednesday walked out of Tihar Jail, a day after he was granted interim bail by a Delhi court for campaigning in J&K polls.