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26 Mar

No Shortage Ahead: Tripura Govt Ensures Adequate Fuel and LPG Availability

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Tripura's Minister for Food and Civil Supplies, Sushanta Chowdhury, affirmed on Wednesday that the state is not experiencing a shortage of petrol, diesel, or LPG cylinders. Following a review meeting with petroleum dealers and LPG distributors, he emphasized the adequate stock levels of these fuels and urged the public to remain calm, highlighting that Tripura's supply situation is favorable. To ensure consistent supply, the procurement timeline for LPG has been standardized to 25 days for urban areas and 45 days for rural ones, in accordance with central government guidelines. The minister also underscored the necessity of public awareness to combat…

25 Mar

TTAADC Elections: Candidates Wrap Up Nomination Filing Process

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Nomination filing by candidates for the crucial Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) elections concluded on Wednesday evening.Candidates of various political parties including BJP, Tipra Motha, CPI (M), Congress, IPFT and other small regional party submitted their nomination papers to the sub-divisional magistrate’s offices in all the eight districts of the state.By virtue of power, the Sub Divisional Magistrates are the returning officers for the TTADC elections. The TTADC polls will be held on April 12. Scrutiny of nominations will be held tomorrow, whereas, the last date of withdrawal is March 28.In the Longtharai valley of Dhalai district, Chief…

25 Mar

Tripura CM Credits PM Modi’s Leadership for Growing Tribal Support

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Ahead of the elections to the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), Chief Minister Manik Saha has expressed strong confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will secure a decisive victory across all 28 seats. He said the party is seeing growing support across the state, including in tribal areas, due to what he described as public trust in Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking about the upcoming polls, Saha congratulated the 28 BJP candidates who have been announced for the election. He said the party’s campaign is being driven by the confidence people have in the leadership at the…

24 Mar

TTAADC Elections: BJP Goes It Alone, Releases List of 28 Nominees

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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its list of 28 candidates for the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) elections, deciding to contest all seats independently. The announcement was made by state BJP president Rajib Bhattacharjee at the party's headquarters in Agartala, with notable figures including Chief Minister Manik Saha and other senior leaders in attendance. Among the key candidates are Rabindra Reang (Damchhara-Jampui), Manju Rani Sarkar (Machmara), and Bimal Kanti Chakma (Karamchera). The Chief Minister noted that candidates were finalized after a core committee meeting and that the list received approval from the central leadership. In a…

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

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

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.…