Central Employee DA: Agitation continues in the state to demand arrears, Center increases DA more. Another 4 percent DA announced for Central Government Employees. 42% DA for central government employees, up from 38%. Expensive allowance at an increased rate from January 1, the Center informed. Center’s differences with the state increased over DA. Apart from central government employees, pensioners will also benefit. State government workers on prolonged hunger strike demanding DA dues. In 57 days, the hunger strike of government workers fell to 43 days.
