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Dearness Allowance

Dearness Allowance

Explore everything about Dearness Allowance (DA), a cost-of-living adjustment allowance paid to government employees, public sector employees and pensioners in India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. Understand its calculation, impact, and latest updates.

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DA Hike update: Extra money to be added to salaries from April! Mamata Banerjee govt's big move

Mar 17 2025, 12:52 PM IST
DA Update: This extra money will be added to the salary from April! Mamata gave great news for government employees.
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7th Pay Commission in West Bengal: When will state govt announce salary hike?

Mar 17 2025, 12:26 PM IST
The West Bengal government has announced a 4% DA increase but remains silent afterward. State government employees in West Bengal are wondering when the 7th Pay Commission will be implemented. Get the latest updates here.
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Big pay hike! WB govt employees' salaries may double with DA increase

Mar 17 2025, 11:03 AM IST
West Bengal government employees' Dearness Allowance (DA) case is likely to be heard in the Supreme Court in March. Employees are vocal in demanding DA at central rates, but the state government is not willing. Concerns are growing among employees about when the hearing will take place.
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8th Pay Commission update: Lowest DA hike in 7 years! Government employees await relief

Mar 16 2025, 09:00 AM IST
Instead of a pay commission, a new update is coming out regarding the DA (Dearness Allowance) increase for government employees. It is believed that this time, the dearness allowance (DA) may be increased at the lowest rate since July 2018. This news has worried employees!
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West Bengal govt employees get MASSIVE pay raise as Mamata Banerjee doubles salaries

Mar 15 2025, 11:58 AM IST
The state government may increase salaries for its employees following the central government's lead. If the 7th Pay Commission is formed, salaries could double, considering inflation.
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West Bengal govt approves 7% DA Hike; employees to get arrears too? Check details

Mar 15 2025, 09:07 AM IST
Great news for state government employees at the end of the week! The state government has announced a 7% dearness allowance increase for employees and pensioners under the 6th Pay Commission. So, how much money will employees receive from April?
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Jaffar Express Train tragedy: Pakistan train driver salary revealed! Know India's too

Mar 14 2025, 10:58 AM IST
Pakistan: Recently, the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) hijacked the Jaffar Express train in Pakistan. The operation is over, all the hostage passengers have been rescued, but the matter is still heated. So, find out the salary of the Jaffar Express driver.
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8th Pay Commission: From salary HIKE to allowance benefits for central government employees

Mar 11 2025, 04:25 PM IST
The government has announced the 8th Pay Commission, effective from 2026, benefiting 4.5 million employees. The new salary structure is expected to have a basic allowance, other allowances, and performance pay exceeding ₹40,000.
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8th Pay Commission! Govt employees to see Rs 40,000+ allowance increase; check details

Mar 11 2025, 12:33 PM IST
The government has announced the 8th Pay Commission, effective from 2026, benefiting 4.5 million employees. The new salary structure is expected to have a basic allowance, other allowances, and performance pay exceeding Rs 40,000.
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8th Pay Commission: Experts explain salary calculation amid major announcement

Mar 11 2025, 09:07 AM IST
The government has announced the 8th Pay Commission, effective from 2026, which will benefit 4.5 million employees. In the new salary structure, basic allowance, other allowances, and performance pay are likely to exceed ₹40,000.
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