the government today increased dearness allowance (DA) by 6 per cent to 51 per cent,

In a bid to provide relief from high inflation, the government today increased dearness allowance (DA) by 6 per cent to 51 per cent, benefiting over 50 lakh central government employees and 38 lakh pensioners. 'The decision to hike DA was taken by the Union Cabinet at its meeting here,' a Union minister said.