Breaking: Punjab employees, pensioners to get 8% DA hike with Oct salary, says CM Mann
Babushahi Network
Chandigarh, September 18, 2026: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday announced an 8 per cent hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees and pensioners.
Mann made the announcement after holding a meeting with representatives of employee and pensioner organisations.
The increased DA will be paid with the October salary, according to the Chief Minister.
The decision is expected to provide financial relief to a large number of government employees and pensioners across the state.