Dearness Allowance hike for Punjab staff, pensioners

Chandigarh: Punjab Finance Minister Parminder Singh Dhindsa on Friday approved  the release of 6% dearness allowance (DA) with November salary or pension for the government employees and pensioners. With the release of this DA instalment, the state would touch 125% from present 119% of the basic pay/pension, Dhindsa said. In a relief to foreign-settled retired employees, he said DA would continue with their pensions. TNS