Medical interns resume strike in J&K government hospitals over stipend hike
Medical interns in Jammu and Kashmir have resumed their strike after failing to reach an agreement with the government regarding a stipend increase from ₹12,300 to ₹30,000. The interns refuse to return to work until an official government order is issued.
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Highlights labor disputes in the healthcare sector that threaten the continuity of medical services in government hospitals.
Medical interns resume strike in J&K government hospitals over stipend hike left MBBS and BDS interns stage a protest demanding an increase in their monthly stipend in Jammu on Tuesday. ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/y5e7g3/article71604333.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20261020165L.jpg ANI Jammu, Oct 20 (ANI): MBBS and BDS interns stage a protest, demanding an increase in their stipends after the government's one-month deadline passes without any action, in Jammu on Tuesday. (ANI Photo) Demand increase from ₹12,300 to ₹30,000; refuse to call off agitation without official order Srinagar Hundreds of medical interns at government-run hospitals in Jammu and Kashmir went on strike on Tuesday (October 20, 2026) over the government’s alleged failure to implement a promised stipend hike, despite a written assurance a month ago. They also alleged that officials had attempted to “intimidate the protesters”.
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