J&K Medical Interns Begin 48-Hour Hunger Strike

J&K medical interns begin 48-hour hunger strike

Medical interns from 10 government medical colleges and two dental colleges in Jammu and Kashmir began a 48-hour hunger strike on Monday after talks with the state government failed to end their seven-day strike for an enhanced monthly stipend.

J&K medical interns begin 48-hour hunger strike over stipend demand

Medical and dental interns across Jammu and Kashmir have begun a 48-hour hunger strike over delayed stipend enhancement. The protest has hardened because repeated assurances have not translated into an official order.

Protesting interns' issue should be resolved at the earliest: CM Omar Abdullah

J&K Medical Interns on Hunger Strike for Stipend Hike

Medical interns in Jammu and Kashmir have begun a hunger strike, demanding a stipend increase from ₹12,300 to ₹30,000 per month. The prolonged protest follows stalled talks with the health department and demands for a written government order on the stipend hike.

J&K MBBS, BDS interns seek government order on stipend hike

A fresh delegation of intern doctors from Jammu and Kashmir is scheduled to meet Health Minister Sakina Itoo on Tuesday to press for an increase in their monthly stipend and seek a formal government order on the issue. The MBBS and BDS interns in Jammu and Kashmir have been protesting the stipend, which is currently […] The post J&K MBBS, BDS interns seek government order on stipend hike first appeared on Free Press Kashmir.

J&K medical interns on hunger strike say protest to continue till formal govt order to increase stipend

Digital Desk | Srinagar, Sep 8 (IANS) The hunger strike by J&K medical interns demanding an increase in their monthly stipend entered its second day on Tuesday as the protesters said their protest would continue till a formal government order is issued. People's Democratic Party's Budgam MLA Syed Aga Muntazir Mehdi joined the protesting interns, telling reporters that the continuing protest by the medical interns indicates that the priorities …