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September 9, 2026 12:40 PM

Tripura achieves zero dropout rate at primary level in 2025-26: CM Manik Saha

Tripura has achieved a zero per cent dropout rate at the primary level during 2025-26, Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Tuesday, attributing the achievement to sustained efforts to strengthen foundational literacy across primary schools. According to the Chief Minister’s Office, Saha made the remarks while addressing the International Literacy Day and ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society) Mela in New Delhi. Saha said the state government is planning to establish state-o...

September 3, 2026 1:31 PM

Tripura’s organic ethnic rice gets export boost with 18 MT shipment to Austria, Netherlands

An 18-metric-tonne consignment of four varieties of NPOP-certified ethnic rice from Tripura has been flagged off for export to Austria and the Netherlands, opening new international market opportunities for farmers and Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) in the northeastern state. The consignment, facilitated by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), comprises Aromatic Kali Khasa Rice, Aromatic Harinarayan Rice, Biron Rice, a white sticky variety, and Ma...

August 10, 2026 11:12 PM

APEDA facilitates first-ever export of mustard honey by Tripura’s Dergang FPO to Dubai

Tripura’s Dergang Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO) has exported one metric tonne of mustard honey to Dubai, marking the first-ever international shipment of the product from the region and opening new market opportunities for local beekeepers and farmers. The export was facilitated by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) and is expected to strengthen Tripura’s emerging honey and beekeeping sector by providing farmers with access to internationa...

June 24, 2026 11:03 AM

Tripura signs landmark tripartite MoU with NDDB to strengthen dairy cooperative sector

In a major boost to Tripura's dairy sector, a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Monday between the State Animal Resources Development Department (ARDD), the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), and the Gomati Co-operative Milk Producers' Union Limited at the Civil Secretariat in Agartala. The agreement was signed in the presence of Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, NDDB Chairman Meenesh Shah, Tripura Animal Resources Development Minister Sudhangshu Das, Cooperation...

June 10, 2026 6:08 PM

Tripura launches first-ever online school monitoring system to strengthen foundational education

In a significant step towards improving the quality of school education and ensuring real-time academic monitoring, the School Education Department of Tripura on Wednesday formally launched the state's first-ever Online School Monitoring System, aimed at strengthening Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) and enhancing accountability across schools. The initiative was rolled out within 24 hours of a high-level review meeting chaired by Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, where foundational ed...

June 7, 2026 12:05 PM

Amit Shah reviews Tripura border security, calls for foolproof territorial defence grid

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday chaired a high-level meeting in Tripura to review issues related to border areas and called for the creation of a foolproof territorial security grid involving local administration, advanced technology and the Border Security Force (BSF) to strengthen border management. The meeting, held in Salbagan, was attended by Tripura Chief Minister, the Chief Secretary, Director General of Police, senior state officials, and District Magistrates and Superintenden...

May 15, 2026 3:57 PM

Tripura becomes first state in India to complete all deregulation priority areas under Phase I and Phase II

Tripura has created history by becoming the first state in India to complete all Priority Areas under Deregulation Phase-II of the national Compliance Reduction and Deregulation initiative led by the Cabinet Secretariat of the Government of India. With this achievement, the state has also become the first in the country to complete all 51 Priority Areas under both Phase-I and Phase-II of the reform programme, strengthening its position as a leader in regulatory reforms, Ease of Doing Business, ...

April 11, 2026 11:16 AM

Tripura emerges fastest-growing economy in NE, attracts Rs 2,000 cr investment interest at Bengaluru conclave

Tripura has emerged as one of the fastest-growing economies in the Northeastern region, with GDP performance comparing favourably with other states, a top official said. Tripura Industries and Commerce Department Secretary Kiran Gitte, while addressing a Business Conclave in Bengaluru, said on Friday that sustained public investment, improved governance outcomes, and a growing focus on private sector participation are steadily reshaping perceptions about the state's economic potential. Addres...

February 6, 2026 4:32 PM

‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’: Tripura, Manipur students hail PM Modi’s stress-free exam message

The ninth edition of 'Pariksha Pe Charcha', Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s nationwide interaction with students, was held across the country on Friday, witnessing enthusiastic participation of students and teachers from the northeastern states, including Tripura and Manipur. In Agartala, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha attended the programme at Bordowali School, where students gathered to draw motivation on exam confidence and time management. Interacting with the media, the CM said: "Addr...

February 3, 2026 3:45 PM

PM Modi highlights Tripura’s growth through ‘Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi’ approach

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted how Tripura’s development journey has gained rapid momentum by embracing the mantra of ‘Vikas bhi, Virasat bhi’ -development alongside heritage. The Prime Minister was responding to a social media post by Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, who shared an article on Tripura's transformation. In a post on X, PM Modi said that by balancing development with the preservation of ...