Bhubaneswar, Oct. 23 -- On the eve of Diwali, the Assam government has announced an additional 4 per cent Dearness Allowance (DA) for its employees. The fresh DA announcement will be effective from July 1, 2022.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma informed the same by taking to Twitter. "Happy to announce 4% additional Dearness Allowance for State Govt employees/All India Service Officers with effect from 1st July, 2022, payable with this month's salary," tweets Sarma.

Extending his wishes on the upcoming festival of lights, the Chief Minister further wrote, "Hope this will add to the festive fervour. Also extending my good wishes for an auspicious and happy Deepawali!"

Happy to announce 4% additional Dearness Allowance for State ...