Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha has set an ambitious goal for the state to increase its per capita income from $2,300 to $23,000 by the year 2047. He made this announcement during the 10th NITI Aayog Governing Council Meeting in New Delhi, which was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Health Minister J.P. Nadda, and other prominent government officials. Dr. Saha outlined Tripura’s strategic roadmap for development, aiming to create a future-ready and resilient state. He mentioned that the government has engaged in a consultative process with various stakeholders to…

Tripura Sets Ambitious Goal of 12% Annual Growth by 2047 Tripura is gearing up to become a “future-ready” state with a strategic roadmap in place that targets a robust growth rate of 12% annually by 2047, Chief Minister Manik Saha announced. Speaking at the 10th NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting in Delhi, Saha outlined the key enablers identified in the roadmap to boost per capita income and support sustainable growth over the next two decades. Over the past year, an extensive planning exercise was conducted, which included consultations with stakeholders such as the Ministry of DONER, academic institutions, industry leaders,…

Honourable Governor Shri Indra Sena Reddy Nallu attended the “Sundays on Cycle” event at Ujjayanta Palace in Agartala. The event, organised by the Sports Authority of India, takes place at 6:30 AM on Sunday, May 25, 2025. The “Sundays on Cycle” event aims to promote fitness and cycling as a means of transportation in the city. It also serves as a platform for people to come together and enjoy a fun and healthy activity. Governor Shri Indra Sena Reddy Nallu’s presence at the event is sure to boost participation and bring attention to the importance of physical activity in maintaining…

Agartala, the capital of Tripura, recently played host to a spectacular display of patriotism and solidarity with a grand Tiranga Yatra that saw the participation of nearly 2,000 bikers. The event was organized to honor the valiant efforts of the Indian Armed Forces following the success of Operation Sindoor. Led by Ramnagar MLA Dipak Majumder, Tourism Minister Sushanta Choudhury, and Sports Minister Tinku Roy, the bikers rode through the city’s important areas, waving the national flag and interacting with the crowd. The rally, which also saw enthusiastic participation from citizens, youth groups, and dignitaries, was a powerful symbol of national…

Tripura has emerged as a major investment destination, attracting a whopping Rs 15,646 crore in investments at the Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025 held in New Delhi. Chief Minister Manik Saha made the announcement, hailing the achievement as a significant step towards the state’s rapid growth and transformation. During the summit, CM Saha highlighted Tripura’s immense potential, particularly in sectors like technology, 5G, and artificial intelligence (AI). He noted that the state’s Investors Pavilion was abuzz with activity, garnering interest from industry leaders and business stakeholders. A total of 33 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed at the summit, leading…

Tripura district council to see key investments as Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma meets with Ambani and Neotia Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, founder of Tipra Motha and member of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), recently met with key business leaders Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries, and Harshavardhan Neotia, Chairman of Ambuja Cement. During the meeting, a number of investment proposals were discussed, many of which are expected to benefit the tribal areas of Tripura. Speaking at the Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025 in New Delhi, Pradyot emphasized the importance of developing Northeast India as…

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has unveiled ambitious plans to transform the state into a technological hub for the Northeast region by investing in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and 5G infrastructure. Speaking at the Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025 in New Delhi, CM Saha announced a series of strategic initiatives aimed at boosting innovation, governance, and digital services through the establishment of new data centers and the implementation of progressive policies. During a session titled “IT for Ashtalakshmi: Beyond the Bits and Bytes, Into AI and 5G,” CM Saha highlighted the government’s commitment to leveraging AI and 5G technologies to drive…

The Tripura government’s initiative to provide leased land and welfare benefits to tea workers in the state has been praised by Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath. This move aims to improve the living standards of tea workers and promote industry growth in the region. Minister Nath announced on May 23 that tea workers in Tripura are now being offered land on lease for permanent residence, along with benefits such as cooking gas connections and free rations. These measures are part of various projects being implemented through joint efforts of the central and state governments to uplift the…

A rare and shy monkey was found in the home of Suraj Ali in the village of Yubrajnagar, in the second ward of the local Panchayat on Thursday night. The monkey, which is usually found deep in the forest, was spotted by the family at the door of Suraj Ali’s house. Although the family managed to capture the monkey, they were unable to contact the forest department as Suraj Ali did not have any contact number. Even this morning, no one from the forest department has come to the scene, which has angered the local residents. It is worth mentioning…

The closure of the Badarpur’s Gammon Bridge in Assam for major repairs will not disrupt traffic to Tripura, as alternative routes remain open to ensure smooth movement of vehicles. The National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) has announced a two-month suspension of vehicular movement on the bridge for maintenance and rehabilitation work. Despite this closure, Tripura Transport Secretary C K Jamatia assured that traffic to Tripura will not be affected. He stated that vehicles are returning to the state as scheduled and an alternative route through Silchar–Kalain-Guwahati is available for vehicle movement. Jamatia also mentioned that traffic on…

Tripura’s West Majlishpur Gram Panchayat has been recognized for its outstanding efforts in promoting grassroots e-governance, winning the national silver award in the category of Grassroot Level Initiatives for Deepening/Widening of Service Delivery. This achievement highlights the panchayat’s successful integration of digital services to enhance local governance. The Chief Minister of Tripura, Manik Saha, commended the panchayat for its dedication to providing easy, effective, economical, and environment-friendly governance, aligning with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He praised the panchayat’s work in strengthening service delivery mechanisms and emphasized the importance of digitization in promoting transparency and efficiency in governance.…

Police and the Border Security Force (BSF) in Tripura have detained a total of 16 Bangladeshi nationals from three different locations in the state. In Mohanpur, the BSF detained nine Bangladeshi nationals near the Manu Border Outpost, including two children and two transgenders, for illegally crossing the international border into India. The individuals, identified as Santosh Mallick, Elona Mallick, Dipul Sarkar, Sajal Sarkar, Pari Pal, Ritwika Pal, and Ruma Pal, have admitted to being Bangladeshi nationals and are currently being investigated by authorities. In Sepahijala district, Tripura Police detained five members of the same family from Kurigram district in Bangladesh…