​AGARTALA: In a historic stride toward promoting indigenous language and literature, the Kokborok Sahitya Sabha (KSS) has officially announced the organization of the first-ever “Kokborok Book Fair 2026.” The three-day cultural extravaganza is scheduled to commence on July 21 and will conclude on July 23, 2026, at the Dasharath Deb Bhavan in the Supari Bagan area of Agartala. ​The announcement was made during a formal press conference held at the Agartala Press Club by the President of the Kokborok Sahitya Sabha, Ramesh Debbarma. ​Detailing the preparations for this inaugural event, Ramesh Debbarma informed the media that the book fair aims…

​AGARTALA: Prioritizing public safety and seamless crowd management ahead of the grand chariot festival, the West Tripura District Administration conducted a comprehensive on-the-spot inspection of the city’s major religious hubs. On Wednesday, West Tripura District Magistrate & Collector Dr. Vishal Kumar, accompanied by West Tripura Superintendent of Police Namit Pathak and Traffic SP Kanta Jangir, visited the historic Jagannath Bari Temple and the ISKCON Temple in Agartala to assess ground-level preparations for tomorrow’s Rath Yatra. ​During the extensive joint walk-through, the top administrative and police officials reviewed the designated procession routes, security barricading, emergency healthcare deployments, and traffic diversion layouts.…

​AGARTALA: Expressing deep concern over the rising incidents of violence against vulnerable groups in the state, the Tripura Unit of the All India Lawyers’ Association for Justice (AILAJ) submitted a mass deputation to the Director General of Police (DGP) today. A high-level delegation of legal professionals, human rights advocates, and victimized families gathered at the Police Headquarters in Agartala to demand strict policing and fast-tracked judicial investigations. ​The deputation specifically highlighted several long-pending, sensitive cases involving crimes against women and children, pointing out procedural delays and urging the state’s top cop to ensure rigorous law enforcement. ​The delegation was led…

​AGARTALA: Raising a powerful voice against the rising tide of crimes targeting women and demanding swift legal intervention, the Tripura State Committee of the All India Mahila Sanskritik Sangathan (AIMSS) organized a massive demonstration in Agartala today. The protest rally drew hundreds of women, social activists, and civil society members who marched through the capital city to challenge administrative lapses and demand stronger systemic protection for women. ​The highly charged demonstration focused on a comprehensive charter of demands aimed at ensuring absolute security, immediate legal action, and a fear-free environment for women across the state and the country. ​Core Demands…

​AGARTALA: In a major step toward building a transparent, accountable, and technology-driven administration, Tripura Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha on Wednesday officially launched “YODDHA”, an innovative citizen engagement digital platform. The high-profile launch took place in the central Conference Hall of the Tripura Information and Transformation (TIFT) department at SP Mukherjee Lane in Agartala. ​Following the launch, the Chief Minister utilized the digital setup to hold his signature “Mukhyamantri Samipeshu” public grievance redressal program, interacting virtually with citizens residing in remote parts of the state’s districts to address their immediate issues on the spot. ​The launch event was attended…

​AGARTALA: In a major push to overhaul emergency healthcare and elevate patient services at the state’s premier referral hospital, the Govind Ballabh Pant (GBP) Hospital administration has initiated swift corrective measures. Following a surprise inspection by Chief Minister and Health Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha, the hospital authorities have moved rapidly to address operational gaps, culminating in the decision to officially reactivate the highly essential “Triage Area” facility at the Trauma Care Centre. ​The triage service, which was previously suspended due to staffing shortages, is designed to categorize arriving emergency patients based on the severity of their conditions, ensuring that…

​AGARTALA: In a striking departure from standard VIP protocol, Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) Mayor and Ramnagar MLA Dipak Majumder has taken a unique, hands-on approach to public service. Leaving behind his official government luxury vehicle, the Mayor has decided to navigate the narrow lanes and congested corners of his constituency on a newly acquired, eco-friendly electric scooter (EV scooty) to connect directly with the local populace. ​The initiative aims to address civic grievances in the tightly packed residential pockets of the Ramnagar assembly constituency where four-wheeler access is virtually impossible. ​Speaking to the media after acquiring the green vehicle, Mayor…

​AGARTALA: In a major push toward tech-driven community policing and direct public grievance redressal, Tripura Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha virtually launched “YODDHA”—an innovative citizen engagement portal designed to combat deep-seated social issues. The Chief Minister formally launched the platform from the central Conference Hall of TIFT at SP Mukherjee Lane in Agartala. ​Following the portal’s launch, the Chief Minister immediately chaired a virtual session of his signature public outreach program, “Mukhyamantri Samipeshu”, directly connecting with and addressing the grievances of residents in North Tripura. ​What is the ‘YODDHA’ Platform? ​Conceived and developed under the leadership of North Tripura…

​AGARTALA: Mounting public anger over economic distress, high electricity tariffs, and labor reforms took center stage in the capital today as the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) Sadar Sub-divisional Committee organized a massive protest rally. Thousands of working-class citizens, trade union activists, and local laborers marched through the major thoroughfares of Agartala, raising a unified voice against what they termed “anti-worker administrative policies.” ​The massive demonstration focused on a multi-point charter of demands directly affecting the livelihood of everyday laborers and the general public. ​The core demands highlighted by the CITU leadership during the protest included: ​The highly charged…

​AGARTALA: Rekindling its core political agenda ahead of upcoming local council and state alignments, the Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT) has officially announced a massive demonstration in the national capital next month. The party will organize a high-profile sit-in demonstration (Dharna) at New Delhi’s historic Jantar Mantar on August 23, focusing on its long-standing demand for a separate statehood of ‘Tipraland’. ​The strategic political move was formally declared by IPFT General Secretary Swapan Debbarma during a packed press conference held at the Agartala Press Club. ​Addressing the media, Swapan Debbarma stated that the central working committee of the party…

​AGARTALA: In a major administrative milestone ahead of the country’s massive statistical operation, the West Tripura District Administration has successfully finalized its master framework for the upcoming Census of India-2027. To reveal the structural guidelines and highlight the newly integrated digital provisions, West Tripura DM & Collector Dr. Vishal Kumar hosted a high-profile press conference today, July 14, at 5 PM in the central Conference Hall of the DM Office in Agartala. ​Addressing media personnel, Dr. Vishal Kumar detailed that the Census-2027 will be executed in two distinct, streamlined phases across the district. The first phase—the House Listing Operation (HLO)—is…

​AGARTALA: In a major revelation underlining the state’s stringent highway monitoring and strict legal enforcement, Tripura’s Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury announced today that the government exchequer has successfully accumulated a massive revenue of ₹35 crore solely through traffic challans and vehicle penalty fines. ​The significant financial milestone was shared by the Minister during his inaugural address at the high-profile two-day sensitization workshop on the “Motor Vehicles Act and Associated Rules,” currently being held at the Pragna Bhavan auditorium in Agartala for state police personnel. ​Addressing the gathered law enforcement officers, traffic inspectors, and transport administrators, Minister Sushanta Chowdhury clarified that…