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Jammu and Kashmir Doubles Intern Stipend to 25,000 Rupees

Summarised by Spiced Kopi · 21 October 2026, 12:31 UTC ·10 sec listen

The order raises the monthly stipend for medical interns in Jammu and Kashmir to 25,000 rupees, double the previous amount. It takes effect on October 1, 2026, amid an interns’ strike over pay in the region.

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