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16 Mar

DA and DR Increase Effective April 1, 2026, Costing State Exchequer Nearly ₹500 Crore

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The Tripura government on Monday announced a 5 per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners, a move that will benefit more than two lakh people across the state.Chief Minister Manik Saha made the announcement in the Tripura Legislative Assembly on the second day of the ongoing budget session, shortly after the state budget for the financial year 2026–27 was presented in the House.According to the Chief Minister, the decision was taken to provide financial support to government employees and pensioners at a time when the state is facing financial pressure.…

16 Mar

Focus on Development: Health, Education, Rural Sectors See Major Hike in Tripura Budget

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The Tripura government on Monday presented a deficit budget of ₹34,212.31 crore for the financial year 2026–27 in the state Assembly, with Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy announcing that no new taxes would be imposed on the people.While presenting the budget, Singha Roy said the total outlay for the coming financial year stands at ₹34,212.31 crore, with an estimated deficit of ₹240 crore. The budget marks an increase of about 5.52 per cent compared to the previous financial year.The minister said the budget has been prepared keeping in mind the needs of all major sectors of the state’s economy. According…

14 Mar

4th Edition of Tripura Fish Festival Kicks Off in Agartala

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Tripura Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu inaugurated the fourth Tripura Fish Festival at Agartala Children’s Park, an event aimed at promoting aquaculture and increasing participation in fish farming across the state, organized by the state fisheries department. In his address, the Governor encouraged fish farmers to adopt scientific practices to enhance production and benefits, emphasizing the necessity of modern cultivation methods for improving productivity and profitability. He urged fish farmers to participate in national-level exhibitions and festivals for broader exposure and advocated for providing training opportunities beyond the state to learn advanced aquaculture techniques. Additionally, he called for the fisheries department…

13 Mar

Tripura CM Manik Saha Highlights Welfare, Development in Response to Governor’s Assembly Address

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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on March 13 said that the state government has focused on welfare and development, as he referred to the address delivered by Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu on the opening day of the Assembly session.Speaking to reporters after the Governor’s address, the Chief Minister said the speech reflected the work carried out by the government during the past year and also indicated the direction of development planned for the coming months.Saha also spoke about the state budget, which is yet to be presented in the Assembly. He said the upcoming budget would focus on public welfare…

12 Mar

Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma Links Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council Polls to Possibility of Tribal CM in Tripura

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The outcome of the upcoming elections to the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) will play an important role in deciding whether Tripura could have a tribal chief minister after the 2028 Assembly elections, TIPRA Motha Party (TMP) supremo Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma said on March 11. Debbarma made the statement while addressing a party rally at Killa in Gomati district. He said the results of the TTAADC elections would reflect the political strength of indigenous communities and could shape the future leadership of the state in the coming years.The election schedule for the TTAADC has not yet been…

12 Mar

Tripura Among Leading States in Fiscal Performance as NITI Aayog Publishes Fiscal Health Index Report

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Tripura has been ranked among the leading states in the Fiscal Health Index (FHI) 2023–24, according to the second edition of the report released by the NITI Aayog. The report was formally released on March 11, 2026, in New Delhi by Suman Bery, Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, in the presence of senior officials of the policy think tank. The Fiscal Health Index is a data-based assessment that evaluates the financial performance of Indian states. The report aims to help governments understand their fiscal position and improve financial management. It also serves as a benchmarking tool for policymakers to compare…

12 Mar

Pradyot Debbarma Says TIPRA Motha Eyes Tribal CM for Tripura in 2028

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Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, leader of the TIPRA Motha Party (TMP), stated that the results of the impending elections for the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) will be pivotal in determining whether a tribal chief minister will emerge from the 2028 Assembly elections. While the election schedule has not been released, the current council's term will conclude on April 20. Speaking at a rally in Killa, Debbarma emphasized that the council's election results could significantly impact the future leadership of Tripura. He accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Chief Minister Manik Saha of entering into a "secret…

10 Mar

Pradyot Manikya Debbarma Questions Implementation of Bezbaruah Committee After Delhi Assault

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Tipra Motha Party chief Pradyot Manikya Debbarma has strongly condemned a recent alleged racial attack on two individuals from the Northeast in New Delhi, raising concerns about the safety of people from the region living in metropolitan cities. The incident reportedly took place in Malviya Nagar near the Saket Court Complex and has triggered widespread reaction on social media. Reacting to the incident, Debbarma described the attack as “disheartening and sickening” for people from the Northeast. In a post on social media, he questioned the implementation of the Bezbaruah Committee report, which was prepared more than a decade ago to…

08 Mar

VP Urges Focus on Research, Innovation While Addressing Tripura University Convocation

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Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan addressed the 14th convocation of Tripura University in Agartala, urging students to engage in research that leads to innovation, contributing to national development. He emphasized the importance of education and responsible time management, highlighting that the current generation is at a pivotal moment for the nation's progress towards becoming a Viksit Bharat by 2047. Radhakrishnan advised students to avoid drugs and to support their peers in doing the same, noting technology's role as a positive catalyst for change. He praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiatives that have notably improved rail and air connectivity in the northeastern…

08 Mar

Organic Farming Area in Tripura Expands to 26,000 Hectares, Says Minister

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Tripura State Agriculture Department is laying increased emphasis on organic farming in the state. “Earlier, organic cultivation was carried out on nearly 2000 hectares of land, which has now expanded to around 26,000 hectares,” said Agriculture Minister Ratan Lal Nath while inaugurating the State Level Kisan Mela 2025-26 and conferment of the State and District Level Best Farmers Awards in Agartala on Saturday. The Minister said farmers have played an important role in increasing the state's GSDP, with a significant portion of the contribution coming from the agriculture sector. He informed that Tripura has achieved self-sufficiency in food grains in…