News Topic:Sakina Masood Itoo

J&K medical interns give government five more days for stipend hike

J&K MBBS and BDS interns have given the government five more days to issue a stipend hike order, warning of renewed agitation if it is delayed.

MBBS, BDS interns give J&K Govt five days to issue stipend hike order

MBBS and BDS interns have given the J&K Government five days to issue a stipend hike order, warning of renewed agitation if it is delayed.

J&K Science Congress 2026 concludes at IUST with focus on innovation

J&K Science Congress 2026 concluded at IUST with discussions on climate change, sustainability, emerging technologies and youth-led innovation.

J&K Govt to come up with new Media Policy

J&K Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly a media policy will be framed within four months, as legislators debated social media regulation and press responsibility.

480 Medical Officer posts refered to JKPSC, 335 appointed: Sakina Itoo

J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly that 480 Medical Officer posts were referred to JKPSC, with 416 recommendations and 335 appointments.

AIMSA flags disparity in postgraduate stipends across J&K medical institutions

AIMSA has urged J&K to review disparities in postgraduate stipends between SKIMS and government medical colleges and ensure equitable compensation.

Patients seek female staff for ECG tests at Pampore hospital

Patients at Sub-District Hospital Pampore urge Health Minister Sakeena Itoo to provide female staff for ECG tests on women, citing privacy and comfort.

NHM strike enters fourth day in J&K as SKUAST-K veterinary interns intensify protest

NHM employees remain on strike across J&K, while SKUAST-K veterinary interns seek a stipend hike from ₹6,000 to ₹23,000 and written government assurance.

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INDIA bloc plans mega Delhi protest on Monday over CEC Gyanesh Kumar

INDIA bloc plans a major Delhi protest on October 12 against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter-list irregularities, following Saturday’s police crackdown.

Wangchuk warns of fast over Delhi protest detentions; CJP leaders released

Sonam Wangchuk warned of a hunger strike or foot march over Delhi protest detentions. A court later ordered the release of three CJP leaders.

Kashmir sees light rain, Gulmarg snowfall; MeT forecasts fresh wet spell

Kashmir saw light rain and fresh snowfall in Gulmarg as MeT forecast rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds on October 13–14.

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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion

The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.

J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks

To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.