News for 'Dearness Allowance'

CWG: Boxer Sanjeet stunned

CWG: Boxer Sanjeet stunned

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

After attacking in the first round, which he won by an unanimous decision, Sanjeet slipped into a defensive mode to allow Faoagali claw his way back in the contest.

Italy, Hungary, Denmark keep Euro hopes alive

Italy, Hungary, Denmark keep Euro hopes alive

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

A summary of Saturday's action in the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship qualifiers.

COVID-19: Grieving the loss of a dear one? Help is here

COVID-19: Grieving the loss of a dear one? Help is here

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

'How many people have died in India so far due to Covid?' 'Multiply that by at least four, and that many people in intense grief are there in the country.'

Odisha train crash: Locals turn first responders, rush injured to hospitals

Odisha train crash: Locals turn first responders, rush injured to hospitals

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Ranajit Giri, Biprada Bag, Asha Behera and Ashok Bera, all residents of Bahanaga Bazaar station area in Balasore district where the crash took place, were among the first to rescue the injured.

The Bizarre Case Of Umar Khalid

The Bizarre Case Of Umar Khalid

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Arrested in September 2019 by the Delhi police for making 'provocative statements' when Donald J Trump was on his visit to India, Dr Umar Khalid has now spent three years in jail without being convicted of an offence, points out Aakar Patel.

DA may be hiked by 3%

DA may be hiked by 3%

Rediff.com16 Sep 2004

Union Cabinet, on Friday, may consider a three per cent hike in dearness allowance for central government employees following the rise in inflation.

'How can I earn Rs 2 lakh per month after retirement?'

'How can I earn Rs 2 lakh per month after retirement?'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

rediffGURU Dev Ashish answers your personal finance and mutual fund queries.

Govt to hike DA by 10% for second time

Govt to hike DA by 10% for second time

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

The Centre is likely to announce next month a hike in dearness allowance by 10 per cent to 100 per cent, benefiting about 50 lakh employees and 30 lakh pensioners.

SC seeks OROP payment plan from Centre within a week

SC seeks OROP payment plan from Centre within a week

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday said the ministry of defence cannot take law in its own hands by issuing communication on payment of One Rank-One Pension (OROP) arrears in four instalments.

Modi-BJP Gives Two Hoots For...

Modi-BJP Gives Two Hoots For...

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

A democracy is one, only if it has a robust Opposition. And as its actions show, the Modi-BJP combine gives two hoots for that. So, the Opposition must learn to convince people why the BJP must go. Else, it can count down to 2029, points out Shyam G Menon.

Ministers clarify doubts about austerity drive

Ministers clarify doubts about austerity drive

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

The issue of austerity measures came up at the meeting of the Union Cabinet on Thursday with ministers seeking clarification on the economy drive launched by the government.The issue came up for an impromptu discussion when the Cabinet gave its approval to hike the Dearness Allowance for central government employees from 22 per cent to 27 per cent.

DA for central staff hiked by 3%

DA for central staff hiked by 3%

Rediff.com24 Mar 2005

In a 'Holi' bonanza to central government employees and pensioners, the Union Cabinet on Thursday decided to increase the dearness allowance by three per cent.

Ride A Formula E Car For Free!

Ride A Formula E Car For Free!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Mumbai's Museum of Living History is truly a delight.

Cabinet nods 4% hike in DA

Cabinet nods 4% hike in DA

Rediff.com2 Sep 2003

The government on Tuesday approved a four per cent hike in dearness allowance to central government employees and pensioners, which is expected to cost the exchequer Rs 1460 crore (Rs 14.6 billion) in a full year.\n\n\n\n

Meetha Khazana: Diwali Recipes From All Over India

Meetha Khazana: Diwali Recipes From All Over India

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Diwali is a season in India for sweet-making. A treasure of traditional Diwali recipes from all corners of our India.

DA hike notified, cheer for 5 mn central employees

DA hike notified, cheer for 5 mn central employees

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

The decision of the Cabinet to increase DA for employees and pensioners from 27 per cent to 35 per cent will cost the exchequer Rs 6,969.36 crore (Rs 69.693 billion) per annum and Rs 8,131.20 crore (Rs 81.312 billion) during 2010-2011.

Pay panel notification likely on Friday

Pay panel notification likely on Friday

Rediff.com28 Aug 2008

The notification with regard to the Sixth Pay Commission award is ready and is currently being approved by statutory authorities. Sources said the dearness allowance effective this July is also likely to be announced the same day.

Turning Point: Dropped Catches

Turning Point: Dropped Catches

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

How often have fielding errors turned matches around more often than performances with bat or ball and that is exactly what happened at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Friday.

Govt clears higher DA for central staff

Govt clears higher DA for central staff

Rediff.com26 Feb 2009

Central government employees and pensioners will get an additional 6 per cent dearness allowance from next month, putting a burden of over Rs 6,000 crore (Rs 60 billion) on the exchequer.

Review: Dear Zindagi is a wonderful, self-assured gem

Review: Dear Zindagi is a wonderful, self-assured gem

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

Alia Bhatt continues to impress while Shah Rukh Khan takes it easy in this lovely, thoughtful little film, applauds Raja Sen.

Oil PSU officers threaten indefinite strike

Oil PSU officers threaten indefinite strike

Rediff.com26 Jul 2007

Officers of public sector oil companies have threatened to go on an indefinite strike from August 21 if their demand for higher salaries was not met.

India Inc in a tizzy over bonus payout

India Inc in a tizzy over bonus payout

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

Indian firms across sectors, especially small- and medium ones will see their annual wage bills increase from this financial year since the government has raised the eligibility limit for statutory bonus payments to those who earn Rs 10,000 a month (basic salary and dearness allowance).

Mumbai civic employees call off stir

Mumbai civic employees call off stir

Rediff.com11 Aug 2004

"We decided to call off the strike since we did not wish to inconvenience the citizens. That was not the aim of the strike," union sources said in Mumbai.

BMC strikes hits Mumbai

BMC strikes hits Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Aug 2004

DA hike for govt employees

DA hike for govt employees

Rediff.com30 Aug 2007

6 per cent increase in DA for Central govt employees

Govt staff, pensioners to get 5% DA hike

Govt staff, pensioners to get 5% DA hike

Rediff.com7 Sep 2006

Over 10 million central government employees and pensioners will get five per cent additional Dearness Allowance with retrospective effect from July 1, this year.

Oil staff to launch indefinite strike from Aug 29

Oil staff to launch indefinite strike from Aug 29

Rediff.com4 Aug 2006

Officers of public sector oil companies were detained by police on Friday as they marched towards the Prime Minister's Office in New Delhi to submit a memorandum demanding higher wages.

Trade unions call strike on May 7

Trade unions call strike on May 7

Rediff.com28 Apr 2008

The unions, including CITU, AITUC and HMS, said they have presented their eight-point charter of demands to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during a meeting in New Delhi on Monday. The unions, in a memorandum submitted to Singh, warned that they would oppose the government's "new initiatives" in disinvesting public shares in profit making PSUs through initial public offers.

'Ambedkar's contribution is bigger than Gandhi's'

'Ambedkar's contribution is bigger than Gandhi's'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

'For no other leader of India do so many people turn up for an event every year without invitation.'

In I-Day address, Modi sets the tone for 2024 polls

In I-Day address, Modi sets the tone for 2024 polls

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Setting the tone for his 2024 re-election bid, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called for waging a war against the 'three evils' of corruption, appeasement and dynastic politics, stepped up the OBC outreach with a mega scheme and exuded confidence he would return to address the nation from the Red Fort next year.

Govt nods 3% hike in DA

Govt nods 3% hike in DA

Rediff.com17 Sep 2004

The Union Cabinet on Friday cleared the proposal to hike dearness allowance for central government employees following the rise in inflation.

General Motors Employees Union challenges layoff of 1,419 at Talegaon

General Motors Employees Union challenges layoff of 1,419 at Talegaon

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

GM cites global pandemic as reason for the step. Firm had stopped selling cars in India in 2017 and stopped production completely on December 24, 2020.

Bollywood To Its Teachers: 'Thank You'

Bollywood To Its Teachers: 'Thank You'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Bollywood stars celebrate Teacher's Day by sharing anecdotes and childhood memories with their teachers.

BMC workers to go on mass leave

BMC workers to go on mass leave

Rediff.com11 Aug 2004

Ordinance to relax bonus payment soon

Ordinance to relax bonus payment soon

Rediff.com7 Sep 2007

The ordinance will raise the eligibility limit of bonus payments to those who earn Rs 10,000 a month as basic salary and dearness allowance, from the earlier cut-off of Rs 6,000 a month.

Ordinance to relax bonus payment soon

Ordinance to relax bonus payment soon

Rediff.com7 Sep 2007

Anticipating elections, the United Progressive Alliance government plans to introduce an ordinance to relax the rules on the payment of bonus by the private sector and the Central government ahead of the festival season.

Permission denied for Brij Bhushan's 'maha rally' in Ayodhya

Permission denied for Brij Bhushan's 'maha rally' in Ayodhya

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Prominent wrestlers, including Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik, have been holding protests since April 23 accusing Singh of sexual exploitation.

Govt staff to get DA hike

Govt staff to get DA hike

Rediff.com31 Jul 2006

Central and state government employees would be entitled to five per cent additional dearness allowance of basic pay and 50 per cent DA from July 1, 2006 following proportionate increase in price index since January this year.

EPF: A safe haven for your funds

EPF: A safe haven for your funds

Rediff.com25 Jun 2007

It helps in getting excellent monthly pensions

9 killed as private party coach catches fire at Madurai station

9 killed as private party coach catches fire at Madurai station

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

At least 10 persons were 'reported dead' in a fire that broke out inside a stationary train compartment in Madurai railway station in the wee hours of Saturday, the Southern Railway said, adding a 'gas cylinder illegally' taken in led to the blaze.