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DA hike: Sikkim increases dearness allowance by 2% for employees and pensioners, arrears to come before Dashain

Sikkim CM Tamang announced a 2% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners, applicable from January 1, 2026. Arrears will be paid before Dashain 2026.