Health
J&K Medical Interns End Strike After Govt Pledges Stipend Hike Within 30 Days
J&K medical interns end strike after Health Minister promises stipend hike resolution within 30 days.
Category: Health
Conflict
J&K Medical Interns Escalate Protest with 48-Hour Hunger Strike Over Stipend
MBBS and BDS interns in J&K are on a 48-hour hunger strike demanding a stipend increase from Rs 12,300 to Rs 30,000.
Health
J&K NHM Staff Threaten Widespread Strike Over Unresolved Demands
NHM staff in J&K threaten UT-wide strike from Sept 18 over unresolved demands including pay, regularization, and job security.
Environment
Indonesia’s Air and Rain Now Contaminated with Microplastics
Microplastics are now found in Indonesia's air and rain, raising concerns about health and the environment.
Health
AIIMS Jammu Set for CISF Security Cover Amid Border Proximity
AIIMS Jammu to be first hospital in India to receive armed CISF security due to its sensitive border location.
Health
J&K Intern Doctors Vow to Continue Strike Amid Stipend Dispute
J&K MBBS and BDS interns continue their strike for a stipend hike to Rs 30,000, rejecting a one-month government assurance.
Business
Kashmir Tackles Lumpy Skin Disease Outbreak with Focused Containment
Jammu and Kashmir authorities are intensifying efforts to control Lumpy Skin Disease, with nine active epicentres identified in Kashmir.
Disasters
Indonesia Wildfires Trigger Regional Health Concerns as Haze Spreads
Indonesia's severe wildfire season, fueled by El Niño, is causing widespread haze across Malaysia and the Philippines, sparking health concerns.
Disasters
Army Rescues Teenage Girl Found Adrift in Poonch’s Mendhar River
Army personnel rescued an unidentified teenage girl found floating in Poonch's Mendhar Nala, providing immediate medical aid.
Environment
J&K Minister Reviews Dal Lake Pollution Control Measures
J&K Minister Javed Rana reviewed measures to curb pollution in Dal Lake, stressing shared responsibility and new infrastructure.