Summary:
The trigger for the protest came when a 45-year-old nurse Nirmala Rani attempted suicide in front of the Medical Superintendent’s office on Thursday by slashing her throat and wrist. She attempted suicide minutes after she had argument with NIMS director over her promotion. Nirmala who was to be promoted to that post was shocked on hearing the news,’’ said Vijaya Kumari, general secretary of NIMS Nurses Union. The incident led to a commotion among the nursing staff who decided to go on strike from Friday. “NIMS has a large number of patients visiting the hospital..