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Arunachal Govt Releases Salaries Early Ahead of Bank Strike
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News18•25-09-2026, 09:00
Arunachal Govt Releases Salaries Early Ahead of Bank Strike
- •The Arunachal Pradesh government has authorized the early release of September salaries, wages, and pension benefits.
- •This decision was made in anticipation of a proposed three-day bank strike.
- •Salaries and benefits for regular employees, contractual staff, and pensioners were approved for release on September 25.
- •The Ministry of Finance flagged potential disruptions to banking services between September 28 and 30 due to the strike.
- •The strike, called by the United Forum of Bank Unions, seeks a five-day workweek with all Saturdays as holidays.
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The Arunachal Pradesh government authorized the early release of September salaries and pensions due to a proposed three-day nationwide bank strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) from September 28 to 30.
The monthly salaries, wages, and pension benefits were approved for drawal and disbursement on September 25.
The bank unions are primarily demanding the implementation of a five-day workweek with all Saturdays designated as holidays, aligning with the Reserve Bank of India, central government offices, and the insurance sector.
