TRIPURA BUDGET
Tripura declares additional 5% Dearness Allowance for 1,88,000 employees, pension holders
Tripura government prioritizes well-being with 5% DA increment. Rs 500 crores additional expenditure. Unemployment rate reduces from 11% to 1.4%. Minister rejects unemployment allowance demand. Registered unemployed reduces from 7,41,305 to 3,00,029.
India’s MLAs worth more than combined budgets of NL, Mizoram & Sikkim; Karnataka’s MLAs have highest total assets
The average asset of sitting MLAs in state assemblies and union territories is Rs 13.63 crore, according to a finding by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and National Election Watch (NEW). The nonprofits analysed the election affidavits of 4001 MLAs out of 4033 across 28 State Assemblies and two union Territories. The MLAs represent 84 political parties and independents.
235 people arrested for infiltration in Tripura in the last three years, says Chief Minister Saha
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has reported that over 235 individuals have been arrested for infiltrating the state over the past three years. The government is working to strengthen security measures along the international borders with Bangladesh, with 50 km of the border held back by various obstacles including the objection of the Border Guard of Bangladesh. Saha has also urged the Central government to deploy a dedicated National Disaster Response Force battalion permanently in Tripura, adding that the state government has taken measures to set up the team.
Tripura chief minister Manik Saha sends pineapples to Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina as a gift
The meticulously chosen pineapples, renowned for their exquisite taste, were sent as a reciprocal gesture in response to the Haribhanga mangoes presented by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to Chief Minister Saha on behalf of the Government of Bangladesh.
Speaker of Tripura assembly Biswa Bandhu Sen suspends five opposition MLAs
Opposition members of Tipra Motha Party (TMP), CPI-M and the Congress -- staged walkout protesting the Speaker’s decision while demanding disciplinary action against BJP MLA Jadab Lal Debnath, who was caught on camera watching an obscene video on his mobile phone while the Tripura Assembly session was going on in March.
Porn in Assembly: Five Tripura MLAs suspended for 'disrupting' budget proceedings
Five lawmakers were suspended from Tripura assembly after they disrupted assembly proceedings during budget presentations. Three Tipra Motha MLAs, Nayan Sarkar of CPI(M) and Sudip Roy Barman of Congress were suspended for the day by Biswa Bandhu Sen, the assembly Speaker. Tipra Motha MLA Animesh Debbarma's demanded discussion on the alleged viewing of pornographic images on the mobile phone of BJP legislator Jadab Lal Nath in March.
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BJP-led government in Tripura presents state budget for 2023-24 with an outlay of Rs 27,654.40 crore
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday described the 2023-24 Budget as inclusive and future-oriented, highlighting its benefits for all sections of society.
Thackeray-Shinde feud set to find echo in Budget session of Maha legislature; Oppn likely to corner govt over public interest issues
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde took a dig at the Opposition for boycotting the customary tea party and said it was good those having ties with terrorist Dawood Ibrahim did not turn up for it. He was apparently referring to former state minister and NCP leader Nawab Malik, who is currently in jail following his arrest last year in a money-laundering case linked to the activities of Dawood Ibrahim and his aides. The budget session will commence with newly-appointed Governor Ramesh Bais making his first address to the joint sitting of the state legislature.
If people are allowed to vote freely, BJP can’t win: CPM leader and former Tripura CM Manik Sarkar
The mood of the masses is such. The BJP and RSS has helped the CPM to get closer to the Congress. People have realised that they made a mistake – that they have been misled and allured. So in this situation the mood is against the government. People this time will ensure BJP’s defeat.
We will ally with any party that agrees for Tipraland in writing: Tipra Motha chief Pradyot Debbarma
The Congress is fighting on 17 seats, the CPM on 47, the BJP on 55 and the TMC on 22. This question can be asked to every party. We have at least expanded from (rival tribal party and BJP’s ally) IPFT that in their full glory fought only on 18 seats in 2003. We have actually more than doubled it. Even in their prime,TUJS (Tripura Upajati Juba Samiti) never fought outside the reserved area. We have at least done that.
Rural Development Ministry launches Mission Antyodaya Survey to shed light on India's rural economy
The survey will be conducted among 2,69,253 gram panchayats across the country, all of which have their profiles on E-Gram Swaraj portal. Since Tripura, Nagaland and Meghalaya are in the process of conducting assembly elections, the survey will start in these states after the polls. The last survey was done in 2020 where Kerala and Gujarat were at the top of the chart.
Left (Left parties) and right (Congress) are now one in Tripura: JP Nadda
He added, “For 70 years’ no one cared for tribals. I am happy that eight central ministers are tribals. Budget for tribes has been increased four times in the Union budget 2023-24. It is a matter of pride for the tribal society that today our president is tribal."
Nation gives priority to deprived: Narendra Modi
Noting the key role of tourism in the economy of Northeast, the Prime Minister mentioned this year’s Budget provision of developing and upgrading 50 tourist destinations which will benefit the region a great deal. The Prime Minister also talked about the Ganga Vilas Cruise which will soon reach Assam.
Budget increased by 4 times for tribal communities: Nadda at Vijay Sankalp Jansabha in Tripura
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Jagat Prakash Nadda on Friday said that the budget has been increased by four times for the tribal communities stating that for the past 70 years, no one cared for the tribals.
Tripura polls: JP Nadda to launch election campaign on Friday
Nadda will kickstart the election campaign by launching a Vijay Sankalp Yatra from Amarpur tomorrow. He is also slated to conduct two public rallies in the state on February 3.
Modi govt makes a strong political pitch in Budget 2023 ahead of polls
The maximum increase - 197% over last fiscal - has been for building Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) for promotion of quality education in remote tribal areas. The budget proposes dovetailing at least six targeted existing schemes, including Venture Capital Fund for STs, Pradhan Mantri Jan Jatiya Vikas Mission, National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST students, National Overseas Scholarship Scheme, under ₹655 crore National Tribal Welfare Programme for better utilisation of funds and improved implementation of schemes.
Budget proposes to strengthen human resources in 740 Eklavya schools, Northeast India to benefit
There is a huge tribal population in Northeast India and three states where there is a sizable tribal population Tripura, Meghalaya and Nagaland are going to assembly polls. While Tripura will go to polls on February 16, Nagaland and Meghalaya will exercise franchise on February 27.
What should the aam aadmi and aurat look out for in the forthcoming budget on Wednesday?
This government has set great store by having a stable tax regime and has largely stuck to its word. But don’t rule out some tweaks in the exemption-free regime to incentivise more taxpayers to move to the regime introduced in the 2020-21 budget.
55 ministries to spend 10% of their budget for improving logistics Infrastructure in North East
The union minister mentioned that the PM GATISHAKTI would ensure world class seamless multimodal connectivity providing complete information on resources, manpower and infrastructure projects in the northeast. He further elaborated that this would bring down cost overruns for the infrastructure project being implemented which would track timely implementation.
Tripura dy CM meets Sitharaman; demands AIIMS-like institution, funds for tribal devpt
The deputy chief minister said that the AIIMS-like institution on the Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) premises will offer premier healthcare facilities to the people of the region.
All vacant posts in Tripura govt will be filled up: BJP executive meeting
In the budget speech Deputy Chief Minister Jishu Dev Verma had announced that social pension will be hiked from Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000 per month for 3.81 lakh selected beneficiaries before Durga Puja. The two-day BJP state executive meeting is seen as important in the backdrop of next year's Assembly elections. Chakraborty said heads of the party's frontal organisations tabled their reports in the meeting highlighting the latest organizational position.
Women backing BJP everywhere, will do the same in Tripura: CM Biplab Deb
He said the results of recent elections have made clear that women were emerging as the strongest force voting for governments that focus on welfare and governance.
Seven Bills on Rajya Sabha agenda in last week of budget session
Rajya Sabha Officials said a total time of 17 hours has been allocated for the above seven Bills by the Business Advisory Committee of Rajya Sabha.
Tripura Deputy Chief Minister Jishnu Dev Varma on Thursday presented a Rs 26,893 crore tax-free Budget for 2022-23
New schemes which included Tripura Government Health Scheme (Rs 20 Crore), Tripura Start-up Fund (Rs 15 Crore), Khelo Tripura, Susto Tripura to inculcate a habit of healthy lifestyle and to promote sporting activities (Rs 6.50 Crore), Establishment of biofloc units under Mukhyamantri Nibir Matsyachash Prakalpa (Rs. 6 Crore) and Interest Subvention for piggery activities (Rs. 5 Crore) .
Modi govt's initiatives in Northeast will prove golden chapter of India's growth story: President Ram Nath Kovind
Kovind said a new airport is being set up at Hollongi near Itanagar, and a modern new terminal has recently been opened at the the Maharaja Bir Bikram airport in Tripura.
Jewellers urge FM to reduce GST rate, increase PAN card limit to Rs 5 lakh in Budget 2022
GJC has urged FM to raise the PAN card limit from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 5 lakh citing that many households in rural India do not hold PAN cards and face difficulty in arranging minimum required jewellery in times of need especially post pandemic.
Higher than budgeted revenue collections to help states cut market borrowing: Report
Rating agency Icra's chief economist Aditi Nayar on Friday forecast a 4.7 per cent decline in gross issuances of state development loans (SDL) at Rs 7.6 lakh crore. She expects the borrowing to be just Rs 2 lakh crore in Q3 and Rs 2.5 lakh crore in Q4.
Tripura Chief Minister announces Rs 579 crore relief package for pandemic-hit poor people
Since people are facing hardships due to the COVID-19 situation, the government has decided to generate jobs worth Rs.332 crore under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Act (MGNREGA) in the state.
Covid-19 Fallout: Assam, Meghalaya and Tripura put in place austerity measures
Assam finance minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma said, “All expenses pertaining to Industrial exemptions, subsidies and incentives of various sectors are hereby suspended until further orders. No reimbursement of GST to industries will be allowed in the first quarter of the current financial year.”
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