1 outlet

Accidental bonanza: BMTC staffers get full 26-month arrears, then recall notice arrives

A technical error at BMTC's Yeshwanthpur depot-26 led to approximately 100 employees mistakenly receiving 26 months of salary revision arrears instead of the approved 11 months. The corporation quickly rectified the situation, contacting affected staff to return the excess paymen

First seen · 3:56 PM UTCMay 17, 2026

How it's being covered

Methodology →

LeftCenterRight

0Left · 0%0Center-Left · 0%1Center · 100%0Center-Right · 0%0Right · 0%

Covering this story

Sorted left → right

The Times of India
CenterBennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd.
Accidental bonanza: BMTC staffers get full 26-month arrears, then recall notice arrivesA technical error at BMTC's Yeshwanthpur depot-26 led to approximately 100 employees mistakenly receiving 26 months of salary revision arrears instead of the approved 11 months. The corporation quickly rectified the situation, contacting affected staff to return the excess paymen
3:56 PM UTC

Also happening today

All today →

Silly

Sabbir's Birthday

The day this site's creator was born — and the day he gets to put himself on the calendar without anyone's permission. Highly recommend trying it.

Open →

Awareness

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

Marks the 1990 day the WHO removed homosexuality from its list of mental disorders. Now observed in 130+ countries — including some where same-sex relationships are still illegal.

Open →

Drink

World Whisky Day

Founded by a Scottish student in 2012. Scotch, bourbon, Irish, Japanese — the category has never been broader. Sip it however you like; neat snobbery is optional.