News Topic:Protests

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.

PDP stages protests in Budgam, Pulwama and Shopian against power tariff hike

PDP workers protested in Budgam, Pulwama and Shopian against the 6.83% electricity tariff hike, demanding its withdrawal and the promised 200 free units.

PDP, Apni Party hold separate protests in Srinagar over electricity tariff hike

PDP and Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party held separate Srinagar protests against the approved 6.83% electricity tariff hike, set to take effect September 1.

BJP’s Sunil Sharma slams J&K Govt over jobs, corruption; Announces Sept 2 protest

J&K Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma has accused the government of failing on unemployment and corruption, announcing a "secretariat gherao" planned for September 2.

Daily wagers stage protest in Jammu, demand minimum wage and permanent status

Thousands of daily wagers protested in Jammu on Monday, demanding implementation of the Minimum Wages Act and permanent status for eligible long-serving workers.

SC on Protests: Agitation no excuse for police excess, uniform protocol needed

The Supreme Court has observed that the right to peaceful protest is a constitutional guarantee and alleged police excesses against demonstrators can't be justified.

Whoever wants to join NC protest for statehood can join in: Farooq Abdullah

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah said his party will not invite any political party from Jammu and Kashmir to join its protest in Delhi for the restoration of statehood.

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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.

Chenab River rises in Reasi after four Salal Dam gates opened

Chenab River water level rose in Reasi after four Salal Dam gates were opened to regulate increased inflow amid rainfall in upper catchment areas.

J&K to see hot, humid weather with rain, thunderstorms

Jammu and Kashmir may see hot, humid weather with rain and thunderstorms on Tuesday, with warnings of flash floods, mudslides and landslides.

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