Bihar Cabinet hikes 3% DA for employees, pensioners

Published 11 Nov 2026, 03:12 IST

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The Cabinet approved the “Bihar Ki Beti Startup Challenge Scheme”, under which, 2,100 female students may be provided benefits beginning from the current financial year

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The Bihar Cabinet has approved a three-percentage-point increase in dearness allowance for state employees and dearness relief for pensioners, effective July 1, 2026. 

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The Cabinet approved the “Bihar Ki Beti Startup Challenge Scheme”, under which, 2,100 female students may be provided benefits beginning from the current financial year

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Livemint Center-Right HT Media Ltd. 10 Nov 2026, 21:36 IST

Bihar DA hike ahead of Chhath Puja: State govt employees' allowance rises from 60% to 63% — check details

The Bihar Cabinet has approved a three-percentage-point increase in dearness allowance for state employees and dearness relief for pensioners, effective July 1, 2026. 

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The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. Current article 11 Nov 2026, 03:12 IST

Bihar Cabinet hikes 3% DA for employees, pensioners

The Cabinet approved the “Bihar Ki Beti Startup Challenge Scheme”, under which, 2,100 female students may be provided benefits beginning from the current financial year

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