​AGARTALA: In a major push toward addressing youth employment and strengthening administrative efficiency, Tripura Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Sushanta Chowdhury convened a press conference at the Civil Secretariat in Agartala. Addressing media personnel, the Minister announced that the State Cabinet has cleared fresh proposals to fill various vacant posts across key government departments. ​Minister Sushanta Chowdhury emphasized that the recruitment process will be initiated shortly by the respective departmental authorities and recruitment boards to ensure transparent and speedy appointments for local job seekers. ​Key Cabinet Decisions & Job Opening Breakdown ​The Minister detailed the sanctioned posts across various departments cleared…

​AGARTALA: The newly elected executive committee of the Tripura Hawkers’ Union officially took their oath of office during a ceremony held in the capital city on Wednesday. To mark the occasion, the organization also hosted a voluntary blood donation camp aimed at supporting local blood banks and raising social awareness. ​Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha attended the event as the Chief Guest, alongside Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) Mayor Dipak Majumder and other dignitaries, union office-bearers, and local trade representatives. Key Highlights from the Ceremony

​AGARTALA: Hitting out against steep inflation, escalating fuel tariffs, and the severe economic distress faced by informal workers, the Tripura Pradesh Unorganized Workers Congress organized a massive rally and mass sit-in demonstration (Gana-Obosthan) in the capital city on Wednesday. ​Hundreds of unorganized sector workers—including ASHA workers, Mid-Day Meal staff, and DDT spray laborers—marched through key thoroughfares in Agartala carrying banners and shouting slogans against the government’s economic policies. Key Demands & Charter of Action​The leadership of the Pradesh Unorganized Workers Congress presented a multi-point charter of demands targeting immediate financial and employment relief:​Control over Essential Commodities: Urgent government intervention to…

​AGARTALA: Tensions flared outside the East Agartala Women’s Police Station on Wednesday as Left-leaning women’s, youth, and student organizations—including AIDWA, DYFI, and SFI—staged a massive demonstration. The protest was triggered by the alleged abduction and rape of a female student from the College Tila area, with protesters expressing intense outrage over police failure to arrest the perpetrators. ​Demonstrators gheraoed the police station premises, raising sharp slogans against the state government and local law enforcement regarding the deteriorating safety of women in Agartala. ​Key Highlights & Demands from Protesters

​AGARTALA: As part of the nationwide ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign observed across Tripura from August 9 to August 17, 2026, school and college students from the indigenous youth community organized a grand patriotic rally in the capital on Wednesday. ​The initiative aims to deepen respect and emotional connection toward the National Flag while spreading messages of patriotism, national unity, and communal harmony leading up to Independence Day. ​Key Highlights of the Rally

​AGARTALA: Unpaid for the past nine months and facing sudden job termination threats due to revised educational criteria, affected Anganwadi workers engaged through various non-governmental organizations (NGOs) placed a deputation to the Director of Social Welfare and Social Education Department on Wednesday. Key Issues Highlighted by Protesters

​AGARTALA: In a blistering attack on the Congress party and the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) coalition government in Jharkhand, Tripura Transport and Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury accused the opposition of practicing gross “double standards” regarding student protests and using youth for political gain. ​Addressing a press conference at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Hall in the BJP State Headquarters (Kushabhau Bhavan) on Tuesday, Minister Sushanta Chowdhury voiced full moral support for the ongoing student movement in Ranchi and demanded that the JMM-Congress regime immediately fulfill their legitimate demands. ​Key Takeaways from the Press Conference

​AGARTALA: The All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA) Tripura State Committee organized a solemn condolence and remembrance meeting (Smaran Sabha) in Agartala to honor the memory of former MLA and veteran communist leader, late Gouri Bhattacharya. ​The memorial service was attended by former Chief Minister and CPI(M) Politburo member Manik Sarkar, along with top Left Front leaders, women’s rights activists, and veteran party comrades who gathered to offer floral tributes and reflect on her decades-long legacy of public service. ​Key Highlights from the Remembrance Meeting

​AGARTALA: Demanding immediate relief from escalating essential prices, unemployment, and deteriorating law and order, the Communist Party of India (CPI) Tripura State Council staged a massive 3-hour mass sit-in demonstration (Gana-Obosthan) near the Circuit House area in Agartala on Tuesday. ​A large contingent of party workers and supporters assembled with red flags and banners, raising slogans against the policies of the BJP-led state government. ​Key Demands & Statements ​Addressing media personnel during the demonstration, Milan Baidya, Secretary of the CPI Tripura State Council, highlighted the key charter of demands:

​AGARTALA: Marking the 119th martyrdom day of one of India’s youngest revolutionary freedom fighters, the Shaheed Khudiram Bose Smriti Raksha Committee organized a solemn morning procession (Prabhat Pheri) and tribute ceremony in front of the historic Ujjayanta Palace in Agartala on Tuesday. ​Members of the memorial committee, social activists, and youth gathered in large numbers to offer floral wreaths and pay rich tributes at the statue of Shaheed Khudiram Bose situated at the main entrance premises of Ujjayanta Palace. ​Key Highlights of the Observance

​AGARTALA: As part of the nationwide celebrations leading up to Independence Day, a vibrant ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ awareness drive and rally was organized at Agartala’s prominent Lake Chowmuhani market area on Monday. ​The event witnessed active participation from political leaders, local traders, and residents aiming to foster patriotism and encourage citizens to hoist the National Flag at their homes and business establishments. ​Key Leaders in Attendance ​Key Highlights of the Program

​AGARTALA: Following directions issued by Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha, Public Works Department (PWD) Secretary Kiran Gitte announced a comprehensive statewide road maintenance drive to repair and restore damaged roads across Tripura before the upcoming Durga Puja festival. ​Addressing a press conference at the Civil Secretariat on Monday evening, PWD Secretary Kiran Gitte stated that the state government has set a strict deadline of September 30, 2026, to complete all identified road repairs while maintaining uncompromising quality standards. ​Major Road Repair Target & Blueprint ​Following a high-level review meeting chaired by the Chief Minister at the TIFT War Room,…