Days after GST 2.0 reforms, the Centre on Wednesday announced a performance-linked bonus for the employees of the Indian Railways. The Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) of 78 days for Rs 1865.68 crore will benefit the 10,91,146 railway employees.

The decision, announced by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw following the Cabinet meeting, has sparked buzz around the DA hike and the much-awaited 8th Pay Commission.

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Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) are usually announced by the government twice a year. While the first revision was announced earlier this year, the second revision is likely to be announced next month.

There are reports that the Centre may make the DA hikes o

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