SENSEX
NIFTY
GOLD
USD/INR

Weather

image 17    C

RisingKashmir

Health & Fitness / RisingKashmir

J&K Govt Hikes Monthly Stipend for MBBS, BDS Interns to Rs 25,000

Srinagar, Oct 21: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has enhanced the monthly stipend for MBBS and BDS interns, including Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs), from 12,300 to 25,000. According to Government Order No. 747-JK(HME) of 2026, issued by the Health and Medical Education Department on October 21, the revised stipend will be effective retrospectively from October 1, 2026. The order was issued by the department following a reference to the Finance Departments communication dated October 20, 202

21 Oct 2026 5:06 pm
Cabinet expansion to take place after LGs return: Farooq Abdullah

Budgam, Oct 19 : Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) president Farooq Abdullah on Monday said the expansion of the Jammu and Kashmir Council of Ministers would take place after Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha returns to the Valley. Speaking to reporters in Budgam, Dr Farooq, as per the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO), said the Cabinet expansion would take place after Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha returns to Valley as was not present. He said Chief Minister Omar Abdullah had als

19 Oct 2026 3:44 pm
Sonamarg to be developed as year-round tourism destination: CM Omar Abdullah

Ganderbal, Oct 15 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the Jammu and Kashmir government is working on projects to develop Sonamarg as a year-round tourism destination, with plans to promote rafting in summer and skiing, skating and other winter sports during the colder months. With the construction of the tunnel, Sonamarg is now accessible throughout the year. We want to promote rafting during summer and skiing, skating and other winter sports activities, Omar told reporters during hi

15 Oct 2026 2:40 pm