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CM Mamata Banerjee announces DA for Bengal staff ahead of poll schedule

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees, fulfilling a Supreme Court directive. Arrears from ROPA 2009 will be disbursed starting March 2026. This move comes ahead of the assembly poll announcement, with employee unions crediting their long-standing agitation for the outcome.

15 Mar 2026 10:47 pm

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