{
  "id": 17255992,
  "title": "Thane Municipal Corporation Announces ₹25,000 Diwali Bonus For Employees, ₹6,000 Gift For Asha Workers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/thane-municipal-corporation-announces-25-000-diwali-bonus-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-30T15:58:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/thane-municipal-corporation-announces-25000-diwali-bonus-for-employees-6000-gift-for-asha-workers"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has announced a Diwali bonus of ₹25,000 for municipal and transport employees in the financial year 2026-27. This increase from last year's bonus of ₹24,500 aims to boost festive celebrations for those working in the civic systems. The decision came during a press conference on Friday, led by Mayor Sharmila Rohit Pimplolkar. The announcement also included a special gift of ₹6,000 for each Asha worker within the civic health system. The mayor praised the invaluable contributions of these workers, who play key roles in public health initiatives, maternal and child healthcare, immunizations, health surveys, and the dissemination of government health schemes. The additional financial outlay due to this initiative is expected to be around ₹20.11 crore.",
  "summary": "Thane, October 30, 2026: In alignment with the directives issued by Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister and Guardian Minister of Thane district, Eknath Shinde, the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has announced a festive ex-gratia bonus of ₹25,000 for the financial year 2026–27. This decision aims to enhance the Diwali celebrations for all municipal and transport service employees. Mayor…",
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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."
}