Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced a 2% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees and pensioners. This increases the total DA from 58% to 60%. The hike will be effective retrospectively from January 2026, and employees will receive it in cash with their May salary. Approximately 8.5 lakh employees and pensioners will benefit from this decision, which comes as a relief amidst rising essential commodity prices. https://sambad.in/state/odisha-govt-hikes-dearness-allowance-by-2-for-employees-and-pensioners-11838524 #creator program