Tag: Dearness Allowance

Now 4% DA hike for Assam government employees

The Assam government has announced a four per cent hike in dearness allowance or DA for government employees. New Year celebrations of the state,...

Karnataka hikes DA for second time in 5 months

In a move benefiting a large section of the state's workforce, the Karnataka government announced a significant hike in dearness allowance (DA) for employees...

2% hike in DA, DR for Kerala government staff, teachers

The Government of Kerala has given a two per cent hike in dearness allowance (DA) to its employees, teachers as well as All India...

Central government employees get salary boost with 4% DA hike

Central government employees and pensioners can expect a bump in their paychecks following the Union Cabinet’s approval of a 4 per cent hike in...

5% DA hike for Tripura government staff, pensioners

Government employees in Tripura will enjoy a five per cent hike in dearness allowance (DA), while pensioners will enjoy a similar hike in dearness...

Bengal boosts public sector with DA hike and welfare schemes

The West Bengal government announced a 4 per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state employees, raising their DA from 10 per cent...

DA hike for Central govt; assured pension for Kerala govt staff

The hike in dearness allowance (DA) of Central government employees is expected be four per cent. The approval for the same may come in...

4% hike in DA for West Bengal govt staff

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced that all 14 lakh employees of the West Bengal government will receive a four per cent...

Demand for restoration of OPS in many parts of India

In Punjab, the Punjab Civil Medical Services Association (PCMSA) has assured support to the Punjab State Ministerial Services (PSMS) Union in its fight for...

16 lakh Tamil Nadu government staff to get 4% DA hike

A four per cent hike in dearness allowance (DA) has been announced by the Tamil Nadu government for its employees, teachers and pensioners. The...

Railway Board revises DA to 46% of basic salary

The Railway Board has hiked the dearness allowance for its employees from 42 t to 46 per cent of the basic salary, effective 1...

4% hike in DA, DR approved for CG staff, pensioners

There is good news for Central government employees and pensioners. The Union Cabinet has agreed to their dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR)...

TSRTC staff to get 4.5% DA with Oct. salary

Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) has finally announced the grant of 4.8 per cent dearness allowance (DA) to its employees. The same had...

Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh announce 4% DA and DR hike

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has announced that the state government has decided on a four per cent hike in dearness allowance (DA)...

Will DA be hiked by 3-4% this July?

The dearness allowance (DA) was increased by four per cent in March 2023, by the Central government. This hike came into effect from 1...

Will DA, fitment factor be revised for Central government staff?

Will the dearness allowance of Central government employees be hiked to 42 per cent from the present 38 per cent? Media reports suggest that...

Will 8th Pay Commission be implemented by 2026?

Will an 8th Pay Commission be set up to replace the 7th Pay Commission? The demand to replace the 7th Pay Commission rules with...

Employee associations in W. Bengal demand higher DA; to strike today

West Bengal government has warned employee unions / associations that strict action will be taken against those who remain absent from work. The employee...

Strike call by government staff in Karnataka & West Bengal

Government employees in Karnataka are disappointed that the state government has not set aside adequate funds for a pay hike. The employees were hoping...

‘Revise wages periodically in public interest’: SC to public employers

According to the Supreme Court, State and public employers are obliged to revise wages for their employees periodically, considering the adverse effects of price...

WB govt staff protest, demand DA hike

Employees of the West Bengal government have been seeking revision of dearness allowance as per the 7th Pay Commission. They held protests outside the...

4% DA hike for Uttar Pradesh government staff

Bringing Diwali cheer to the state government employees of Uttar Pradesh, the chief minister’s office announced on social media that Rs 6,908 will be...

Central govt. hikes DA by 4%

The Ministry of Finance has announced the most awaited hike in the dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR) for Central government employees. On...

Will Central govt staff’s DA be hiked to 38% next week?

Central government employees are expecting that their dearness allowance (DA) will be hiked by four per cent very soon. In fact, media reports are...

Odisha govt raises DA of staff by 3%

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has given his approval to the proposed three per cent hike in the dearness allowance (DA) for the state-government...

DA formula revised for Central government employees

Considering the inflation, the Government revises the base year off and on, for calculation of dearness allowance (DA). The formula has been changed again,...

How this energy company is championing employee inclusivity & engagement

In today’s competitive business landscape, fostering an inclusive and engaging work environment is not just a feel-good initiative; it’s a strategic imperative. Jakson Green,...

Trident’s Asmita leaves blossom into inclusive workplaces

Forget the tired trope of corporate activism. In the heart of India's textile industry, Trident, a manufacturing company, is quietly weaving a revolution in...
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In the ever-evolving landscape of the contemporary workplace, a profound metamorphosis is underway, challenging the conventional emphasis on employee engagement. This paradigm shift posits...
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Tata Steel, part of the Tata Group, is a multinational steel-making company headquartered in Mumbai, India. It is one of the world's leading steel...

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Saudi Arabia has taken a further step in its ‘Saudisation’ labour policy, reserving human resources (HR) positions for Saudi nationals only. This move, announced...

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