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Punjab Government Grants 8% Dearness Allowance Hike, Ending Three‑Week Staff Protest
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 05:37 PM
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The Punjab government announced an 8% increase in the Dearness Allowance for state employees, bringing an end to a three‑week protest that had seen workers walk out across the state.
The Punjab government announced an 8% hike in Dearness Allowance for state employees, a decision that has ended a three‑week protest by workers.
The announcement followed a walk‑out that had spread across the state, with employees demanding higher allowances.
With the hike approved, the agitation has ceased and employees are expected to resume their duties.
The announcement followed a walk‑out that had spread across the state, with employees demanding higher allowances.
With the hike approved, the agitation has ceased and employees are expected to resume their duties.