​By Bureau Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | June 5, 2026 ​AGARTALA: To instill a deeper sense of ecological responsibility and promote collective citizen action against climate change, the Tripura State Pollution Control Board (TSPCB) organized a colorful and massive awareness rally in the capital city today on the occasion of World Environment Day. ​The morning march was formally flagged off from the frontline courtyard of the Sukanta Academy complex in Agartala. ​The high-profile event was graced by Forest, Science, Technology, and Environment Minister Animesh Debbarma as the Chief Guest. The rally witnessed an enthusiastic turnout, drawing together hundreds of…

​By Bureau Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | June 5, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Joining the rest of the nation in a global call for ecological restoration, Tripura observed World Environment Day today with diverse conservation programs across all districts. This year’s environment drives carried heightened significance as they aligned with the ongoing nation-wide developmental celebrations. ​A central highlight of today’s mobilization was the extensive rollout of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s highly emotional and impactful campaign, “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” (A Tree in the Name of Mother). ​Shifting the focus from traditional symbolic planting, the state environmental and urban bodies announced…

​By Bureau Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | June 5, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Channeling deep public resentment over escalating utility bills, the Tripura Electric Consumers’ Association (TECA) organized a massive demonstration outside Bidyut Bhavan today. Protesters gathered in large numbers outside the headquarters of the Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) to strongly demand an immediate rollback of the recently approved electricity tariff hikes. ​The agitators raised slogans against both the state power utility and the Tripura Electricity Regulatory Commission (TERC), accusing them of burdening ordinary families and small businesses with hidden charges and inflated energy rates during a period of…

​By Bureau Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | June 4, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Strengthening regional security frameworks and giving a major fillip to the state’s heritage tourism sector, Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Agartala this evening on a high-profile two-day official visit to Tripura. ​The Home Minister landed at the Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport under an airtight security blanket, fresh from chairing the 73rd Plenary Session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) in Shillong, Meghalaya earlier in the day. ​He was warmly received at the tarmac by Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha, senior cabinet ministers, the Chief…

​By Bureau Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | June 4, 2026 ​AGARTALA: In a reassuring display of state-backed labor welfare coordination, Tripura Labour Minister Tinku Roy visited the Govind Ballabh Pant (GBP) Hospital today to oversee the safe discharge and rehabilitation of an injured migrant worker. ​The worker, an artisan from an outside state who was employed at a local confectionery shop in the South Tripura district, had sustained severe burn injuries a few days ago when boiling cooking oil accidentally spilled over him during his duties. ​Following active medical and financial interventions sponsored by the state’s Labour Directorate, the…

​By Bureau Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | June 4, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Taking proactive measures to combat urban waterlogging issues before the monsoon rains intensify, Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) Mayor Dipak Majumder conducted a high-level on-site inspection today. The focus of the visit was to review several pending and incomplete drainage construction projects across Ward No. 16 under the 7-Ramnagar Assembly Constituency. ​Accompanied by AMC municipal engineers, ward council supervisors, and local administrative workers, the Mayor walked through the interior sectors of the ward to evaluate structural bottlenecks delaying project completions. ​Addressing media professionals at a press briefing setup in…

By Bureau Correspondent | Tripura24.in | Agartala: In a historic development for the legal fraternity of the state, the “Samvidhan Bachao Manch” (Save the Constitution Forum) has nominated a woman candidate for the post of President in the upcoming Tripura Bar Association elections. This marks the first time in the prestigious association’s 125-year history that a woman is contesting for the top executive post. Addressing a crucial press conference ahead of the polls, the senior leadership of the forum claimed that their panel’s victory is fully secured. The press meet was attended by veteran advocates Haribal Debnath and Prashanta Sen…

​By Bureau Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | June 3, 2026 ​AGARTALA: In anticipation of the high-profile visit of Union Home Minister Amit Shah to the state capital, the Tripura Police administration alongside central security agencies conducted a full-scale convoy security trial run today. ​The security drill was executed along the designated VVIP route stretching from the Circuit House complex to the Lichubagan area, a critical traffic corridor in the city. ​To ensure an absolutely glitch-free movement for the Union Minister’s upcoming itinerary, the traffic directorate completely suspended all public and commercial vehicle movements along this specific stretch while the…

​By Bureau Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | June 3, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Reinforcing the state’s ongoing health security and voluntary humanitarian drives, Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha formally attended and inaugurated a mega blood donation camp today morning in the capital city. The camp was organized under the banner of the prominent local socio-cultural organization, the Ramkrishna Club, located at Ramnagar Road No. 3. ​The event, which commenced scheduled at 10:30 AM, drew a heavy gathering of local youth, club members, sports enthusiasts, and medical officers from the state health directorate. ​A Proactive Push to Strengthen State Blood Banks…

​By Cultural & Bureau Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | June 3, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Resonating with the sound of sacred conch shells, Vedic chants, and deep spiritual fervor, the Tirodhan Dibas (Disappearance Day) of revered 18th-century saint Sri Sri Baba Lokenath Brahmachari was observed across Tripura today. ​To mark the auspicious occasion of Wednesday, 19th Jaistha, thousands of fast-keeping devotees lined up outside major shrines, with the capital’s flagship Lokenath Ashram and Temple complex witnessing an overwhelming sea of people since the early hours of the morning. ​The sacred day was observed globally across all major Lokenath missions, with Tripura…

​By Bureau Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | June 3, 2026 ​AGARTALA: In a major institutional effort to modernize agroforestry practices and maximize the commercial value of timber assets in the state, the ICFRE-Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding (IFGTB), Coimbatore, in active collaboration with the Tripura Forest Department, inaugurated a state-level training workshop today. ​The specialized seminar, focusing entirely on advanced Teak Plantation Management, was hosted at the Pragya Bhavan complex in Agartala. ​The inaugural session of the workshop was graced by Tripura Forest Minister Animesh Debbarma as the Chief Guest. The event also witnessed the active participation…

​By Bureau Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | June 3, 2026 ​AGARTALA: High tension prevailed at Agartala’s busiest transit hub today as transport workers completely suspended all passenger services at the Nagerjala Bus and Motor Stand. ​The flash strike was launched by angry drivers and helpers to protest against the alleged continuous exploitation, illegal extortion, and physical assaults orchestrated under the leadership of Ward No. 33 Municipal Councilor Abhijit Mallik. ​The sudden suspension of vehicle movements has left thousands of inter-state and intra-state passengers stranded, creating absolute chaos across the capital city’s primary transport terminal. Heavy police deployment has been…