Karnataka ambulance crew to stage another strike demanding annual increment

Karnataka's ambulance workforce has issued a notice that it will suspend services again in order to demand an annual pay rise. The decision comes after the staff concluded that their current remuneration does not reflect the cost of living and the responsibilities of emergency response. Officials in the state health department have been informed of the planned action and are expected to engage with the union to avoid disruption of critical services. A strike by ambulance crews could hamper emergency medical assistance across the state, prompting authorities to arrange contingency measures for patient transport.