Dearness Allowance
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West Bengal government employees to get 20% dearness allowance, October salary before Durga Puja
Business | Jul 29, 2026, 11:43 AM ISTWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said that terms of reference (ToR) for the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) have already been prepared and would be constituted once finalised.
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DA Hike in UP: Yogi government announces 2% hike in dearness allowance - Check details
Business | May 21, 2026, 03:24 PM ISTAfter the implementation of this new decision, the dearness allowance of state employees has increased from 58 percent to 60 percent.
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Dearness Allowance: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay hikes DA by 2% for state govt employees, teachers
Personal Finance | May 14, 2026, 04:29 PM ISTAccording to a release, the chief minister has pledged to take measures to formulate and implement various welfare schemes for the people.
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DA hike announced for govt employees of this state, check how much salary increased for them
Business | May 06, 2026, 06:45 PM ISTThe enhanced DA will apply to All India Service Officers serving under the Arunachal Pradesh government, central government employees on deputation to the state government, and all regular state government employees.
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DA hike likely to be announced soon, here's how much government employees can expect - Check details
Market | Apr 02, 2026, 03:33 PM ISTThis DA increase will benefit approximately 4.9 million central government employees and approximately 6.8 million pensioners. This relief is considered crucial for them amid rising inflation.
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8th Pay Commission: When will new salaries come into effect, how many people will benefit? Details
Personal Finance | Oct 28, 2025, 04:52 PM ISTThe 7th Pay Commission was constituted in 2014 and its recommendations were implemented on January 1, 2016. The term of the 7th Pay Commission will end in 2026.
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Dearness Allowance: UP govt approves 3% hike - Here's when it will be paid to govt employees
Business | Oct 17, 2025, 12:53 PM ISTDearness Allowance Hike, DA Hike, DR Hike: With this revision, the Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) will rise from 55 per cent to 58 per cent of basic pay.
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Diwali bonanza: Karnataka govt hikes DA to 14.25 per cent for employees and pensioners
Karnataka | Oct 15, 2025, 10:44 PM ISTAhead of Diwali, the Karnataka government has raised the Dearness Allowance for employees and pensioners from 12.25% to 14.25% of basic pay, effective from July 1. This is the second hike in the financial year.
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7th Pay Commission: DA hiked for govt employees of this state ahead of Diwali, check details
Business | Oct 14, 2025, 09:45 PM IST7th Pay Commission: The DA hike will be effective from July 1 and the decision, which will benefit 3 lakh state government employees and pensioners, was taken at a meeting of the Jharkhand cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Hemant Soren.
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Dearness allowance hiked by 3% for employees, pensioners of this state; arrears to be paid in cash
Personal Finance | Oct 10, 2025, 02:07 PM ISTDearness Allowance Hike News: Earlier in May this year, the Arunachal Pradesh government also decided to hike the DA/DR from 53 per cent to 55 per cent.
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Dearness Allowance Hike: Centre raises DA by up to 8% for these govt employees – Check eligibility
Personal Finance | Oct 09, 2025, 01:37 PM ISTDearness Allowance Hike Latest Updates: The Finance Ministry has said that the rate of DA for employees who are drawing salaries as per the 5th Central Pay Commission has been increased
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Bihar DA hike: Nitish Cabinet approves 3% increase in dearness allowance ahead of assembly polls
Bihar | Oct 03, 2025, 10:01 PM ISTState government employees will now receive 58 per cent DA, in line with the Central Government's latest revision.
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Cabinet approves 3% DA hike for central govt employees, pensioners: What this means for your wallet
Personal Finance | Oct 01, 2025, 04:17 PM ISTDA Allowance: Following this increase, dearness allowance has increased from 55 per cent to 58 per cent of basic salary.
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DA Allowance: Cabinet approves DA hike for central govt employees and pensioners, say sources
Personal Finance | Oct 01, 2025, 01:21 PM ISTDA Allowance: According to the information available, the DA hike will be effective from July 1, 2025.
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8th Pay Commission: Here's all the latest updates that government employees must know - Details
Market | Sep 19, 2025, 01:49 PM ISTThe declaration of the 8th Pay Commission, along with a possible hike in dearness allowance, would come as major relief for government staff and retirees.
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Rekha Gupta govt hikes dearness relief for Delhi Vidyut Board, over 18,000 employees to benefit
Delhi | May 23, 2025, 10:21 AM ISTThe Delhi government in a statement said that with this revision, the dearness relief rate has been raised from 53 per cent to 55 per cent effective from January 1 this year.
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Tamil Nadu govt increases Pongal festival bonus, announces DA hike by 2% for 16 lakh employees
Chennai | Apr 28, 2025, 03:42 PM ISTMK Stalin made a slew of announcements aimed at ensuring the welfare of state government employees and teachers, including a manifold jump in the "marriage advance " and a 2 percent DA hike. Making the announcements in the state Assembly, the CM also proposed various benefits to pensioners.
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Good news for Haryana govt employees as CM Saini hikes DA by 2 per cent | Check effective date
Personal Finance | Apr 24, 2025, 07:54 AM ISTAs per an official statement, the revised DA and DR will be given with the salary/pension of April 2025. The arrears for the period from January 2025 to March 2025 will be paid in May 2025, the statement added.
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Gujarat govt hikes DA under 6th and 7th pay commissions: Check details
Gujarat | Apr 16, 2025, 08:52 PM ISTThis increase in dearness allowance will benefit a total of 4.78 lakh state government employees.
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7th pay commission: Assam govt hikes DA for govt employees, salary to be disbursed before Bihu
Business | Apr 04, 2025, 02:40 PM IST7th pay commission DA hike: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state government will add 2% more DA along with the salary before the Bihu and arrears will be given in April and May.