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  Diwali traffic alert: Delhi Police urges commuters to avoid these routes | Check list

  Delhi | October 18, 2025 8:10 IST

  With Diwali around the corner, several parts of Delhi-NCR were choked with heavy traffic on Friday evening. Long queues of vehicles were reported across key intersections like ITO, Moolchand Flyover, and Teen Murti Marg. In response, Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory.

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  UP government announces 'Diwali bonus' for 14.82 lakh government employees - Check detail

  Uttar Pradesh | October 14, 2025 14:19 IST

  Ahead of Diwali, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has approved a special bonus for government employees for the financial year 2024-25.

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  7th Pay Commission: DA hike announced for govt employees of this state ahead of Diwali

  Business | October 28, 2024 18:14 IST

  7th Pay Commission: CM Mohan Yadav congratulated the employees of the state and said there are two occasions Diwali and foundation day of Madhya Pradesh. "It is our responsibility to take care of the employees. 46% dearness allowance has been approved and has been made effective since July 1, 2023."

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  Maharashtra announces Diwali bonus for BMC employees ahead of polls, 92,000 staff to be benefitted

  Maharashtra | October 15, 2024 20:50 IST

  Diwali Bonus: The BMC has about 92,000 employees and officials on its payrolls. The Diwali bonus this time is 11.53 per cent higher compared to the Rs 26,000 paid in 2023.

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  Ladki Bahin Yojana: Apply online to get Diwali bonus, check eligibility, deadline, list of documents

  Business | October 14, 2024 16:33 IST

  Ladki Bahin Yojana: This program has been initiated by the Maharashtra government to support women and as part of this initiative, the beneficiaries throughout the state receive financial aid from the government.

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  7th Pay Commission: Centre likely to announce 3% DA hike before Diwali, check DA calculation

  Business | October 10, 2024 19:50 IST

  7th Pay Commission: After the DA hike is announced, the salary of the central government employee, who has a basic salary of around Rs 18,000 per month, will increase in the range of Rs 540-720 per month, effective from July 1, 2024.

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  7th Pay Commission: Centre likely to announce DA hike for govt employees in cabinet meeting today

  Business | October 03, 2024 17:55 IST

  7th Pay Commission: Reports suggest the central government is likely to announce a 3 per cent hike in dearness allowance this time for Central government employees. If the Centre makes the announcement, the DA will increase from 50 per cent to 53 per cent of the basic pay.

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  Dussehra Cheer! Cabinet approves bonus for Central govt employees, over 30 lakh to benefit

  Business | October 21, 2020 16:32 IST

  The Centre announced bonus pertaining to year 2019-2020 which will benefit 30 lakh non-gazetted employees. The total financial implication of this will be Rs 3,737 crore. The bonus will be given in a single installment, through Direct Benefit Transfer, before Vijayadashami.

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  5 Essential Tips On How To Put Your Diwali Bonus Money To Good Use

  Business | October 12, 2019 15:33 IST

  Rather than splurging annual Diwali bonus money, one should learn to utilize it wisely. After all, it’s your hard-earned money, so always try to treat it as a regular income and use it smartly. Most of us splurge the money by just buying and shopping things on discounts, offers during festive season. This is not good indeed. One should always use the bonus with right planning to grow the wealth more.

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  7 money saving tips you MUST follow during festive season

  Business | October 04, 2019 7:47 IST

  Diwali 2019: The festive season is almost here and you must be excited to celebrate this auspicious period with your family and friends. Diwali is a festival which is celebrated in whole India with full enthusiasm and happiness. But here's the question that comes is; are you really prepared financially for this festive season? Festivities, just like other celebrations come at a price. So, here are some key tips that you should follow to plan your finances well this festive season

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  Good News! PF interest to be credited before festive season

  Business | September 23, 2019 15:13 IST

  EPFO Notification: There is good news ahead of the festive season, for all the employees who are linked with the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). The EPFO employees are entitled to receive the interest amount ahead of Dussehra and Diwali festivals.

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  MPs Get Increased Daily Allowances And Travel Benefits

  National | October 10, 2010 11:03 IST

  New Delhi, Oct 10 :In a virtual Diwali bonanza, MPs will now get enhanced daily allowances and travel facilities from this month onwards.Official sources said with effect from October one, a member is entitled to