WB CM Mamata Banerjee announces 3% DA hike for state govt staff

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has announced 3% DA hike from January for all state government employees. "Despite financial constraints, we had met recommendations of all previous pay commissions (sixth pay commission)," she said. "More than ₹85,000 crore dues are yet to be cleared by Centre but that'll not prevent us from giving our people their dues," she added.