Karnataka hikes DA to 18% for employees, pensioners ahead of Deepavali

Published 06 Nov 2026, 03:11 IST

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Uttarakhand raised the Dearness Allowance for its state government employees by 3%, increasing the rate from 60% to 63% after approval by Chief Minister Pushakar Singh Dhami. The hike, announced ahead of Diwali, mirrors a similar increase made by the union government that took effect on July 1.

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Govt hikes DA for staff to 18%

— Deccan Herald
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With the Chief Minister's approval, the differential amount of the Dearness Allowance for the period from July 1, 2026, to October 31, 2026, will be paid in cash as arrears to the eligible employees.

— NDTV

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Govt hikes DA for staff to 18%

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Deccan Herald Center-Left The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd. Current article 06 Nov 2026, 03:11 IST

Karnataka hikes DA to 18% for employees, pensioners ahead of Deepavali

Govt hikes DA for staff to 18%

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NDTV Center-Right Adani Group (AMG Media) 05 Nov 2026, 15:09 IST

Uttarakhand Hikes Dearness Allowance For State Employees From 60 To 63%

With the Chief Minister's approval, the differential amount of the Dearness Allowance for the period from July 1, 2026, to October 31, 2026, will be paid in cash as arrears to the eligible employees.

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