{
  "id": 16917737,
  "title": "BMC Announces ₹33,000 Diwali Bonus For 93,509 Employees And Eligible Workers, ₹2,000 Hike Over Last Year",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/bmc-announces-33-000-diwali-bonus-for-93-509-employees-and-eligible",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T14:57:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/bmc-announces-33000-diwali-bonus-for-93509-employees-and-eligible-workers-2000-hike-over-last-year"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai's Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has declared an ex-gratia bonus of Rs 33,000 for its officers, employees, and eligible workers, in celebration of Diwali 2026. The mayor, Ritu Tawde, announced this on Wednesday, informing the civic administration to pay the amount alongside regular salaries in November. This bonus represents a Rs 2,000 increase from the previous year and will benefit 93,509 individuals.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: The BMC has announced an ex-gratia bonus of Rs 33,000 for it's officers and employees for Diwali 2026. Mayor Ritu Tawde made the announcement on Wednesday and directed the civic administration to disburse the amount along with the regular salaries for November. The bonus is Rs 2,000 more than last year. Over 93,500 Civic Employees And Eligible Workers To Benefit A total of 93,509…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}