Leave of doctors, paramedics cancelled in Valley

Image
Press Trust of India Srinagar
Last Updated : Jul 12 2016 | 10:07 PM IST
Faced with a crisis-like situation due to ongoing unrest in the Valley that has claimed 25 lives and left scores injured, authorities in Jammu and Kashmir today cancelled the leave of doctors and paramedics in hospitals and postponed the summer vacation of the Medical College faculty scheduled to commence later this week.
"In view of the prevailing situation in the Valley, all leave sanctioned to the faculty or staff of SKIMS Medical College Hospital, Bemina, stand cancelled till further orders with immediate effect," said an official spokesman quoting an order issued by the Principal, SKIMS Medical College, Bemina.
The spokesman, quoting another order issued by the Principal, Government Medical College, Srinagar said "summer vacations for the faculty of Government Medical College, Srinagar, starting from July 16, are put on hold till further orders".
"All the faculty members are directed to report to duty immediately," he added.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Jul 12 2016 | 10:07 PM IST

Next Story