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19 Mar

Tripura’s TRLM Sets Ambitious Target to Empower 1.35 Lakh Women as “Lakhpati Didis” in 2026–27

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The Tripura government has prepared an ambitious plan for the financial year 2026–27, focusing on strengthening rural livelihoods and increasing income among women. The Tripura Rural Livelihood Mission (TRLM) has set a target to create 1.35 lakh “Lakhpati Didis” through skill training, financial support and market linkages. A high-level TRLM team, led by Rural Development Secretary Abhishek Singh, recently visited New Delhi to present the proposed budget and outline its priorities. During the meeting, TRLM Chief Executive Officer Tarit Kanti Chakma shared details of the mission’s work and future plans. Officials highlighted the success of the Samriddhi campaigns, which helped…

18 Mar

Tripura Assembly Moves TTAADC Polls to April 12 to Respect Tribal and Bengali Festivals

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The Tripura Legislative Assembly on Wednesday unanimously decided to advance the election date for the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) from April 13 to April 12, keeping in view a series of important festivals falling on the original polling day.The decision was taken on the fourth day of the Assembly session after members from across political parties raised concerns about the clash between the poll date and major celebrations such as Buisu, observed by indigenous communities, and the Bengali New Year. Legislators said holding elections on the same day could affect voter participation and disrupt festive observances.The issue…

18 Mar

Opposition and Ruling Party Leaders Push for Job Security, Benefits for Contract Teachers in Tripura

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The issue of regularising teachers working under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) and other contractual arrangements was raised strongly in the Tripura Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, with members from both the ruling and opposition sides highlighting the long years of service rendered by these teachers without job security.Tipra Motha legislator Paul Dangshu and Leader of the Opposition Jitendra Chaudhury spoke in the House, drawing attention to the conditions of thousands of teachers who continue to work on a contractual basis despite serving for many years. Both leaders said the matter required urgent attention from the state government.Paul Dangshu said that…

18 Mar

TIPRA Motha, BJP May Join Hands for TTAADC Polls

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Tipra Motha Party (TMP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are anticipated to collaboratively contest the upcoming elections for the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), scheduled for April 13, with vote counting on April 17. Despite the absence of official confirmations from both parties, it is strongly believed that Pradyot Kishore Debbarma's TMP will contend for approximately 18 to 20 seats, while the BJP will aim for 10 to 8 seats. Recent interactions between Chief Minister Manik Saha and TMP leader Debbarma have been marked by mutual criticism on various issues, indicating ongoing tensions. Reports suggest that Debbarma…

18 Mar

Tripura Tribal Council Elections Scheduled for April 13: SEC

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Elections to the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) will be conducted on April 13, with counting of votes scheduled for April 17, officials informed on Tuesday. State Election Commissioner (SEC) Manoj Kumar, while addressing media persons in Agartala, said the election schedule has been finalized keeping in view that the council’s tenure ends on April 18. The notification will be issued on Wednesday. The last date for filing nominations is March 25, scrutiny will be held on March 26, and the last date for withdrawal is March 28. Polling will take place on April 13, with repolling, if…

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…