Daijiworld Media Network – New Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 19: Ahead of Diwali, several states have announced a hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for government employees and pensioners, offering festive relief amid rising inflation.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami approved a 3% hike in DA and DR for state government and local body employees. The revised rates will be implemented with the October salary, credited on November 1, the Chief Minister’s Office said.

Following Uttarakhand’s move, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu also declared a Diwali bonanza for state employees, announcing an increased DA effective from November 1. The decision will cost the state Rs 160 crore per month. The Andhra government will also release part payments of

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