​AGARTALA: With the state’s biggest festival, Durga Puja, just a few months away, Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha recently inspected the capital city and assured citizens that Agartala’s roads will be repaired, drainage systems cleared, and traffic congestion completely resolved before the festivities begin. He stated that the administration has been directed to work on a war footing to ensure a smooth festive season for the public. ​However, the Chief Minister’s claims have sparked a fierce political debate. The central question echoing across the capital is whether a few weeks are truly enough to overhaul the city’s infrastructure, or…

​AGARTALA: In a bid to highlight various contemporary political developments and public grievances, the Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) organized a crucial press conference at the Congress Bhavan in Agartala today. ​The media briefing was attended by senior organizational leaders and state executives, who addressed the media on a range of burning issues affecting the state. ​During the press conference, the Congress leadership raised serious concerns over the state’s current socio-political atmosphere, public security, and the ongoing challenges faced by ordinary citizens under the current administration. The party leaders firmly articulated the opposition’s stance on key government policies and decisions,…

​AGARTALA: In a major boost to the state’s security apparatus, Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha presided over the grand ceremonial passing out parade of the 92nd batch of Police Constables (Male) at the A. Chandra Rama Rao TSR Training Center in RK Nagar today. ​The spectacular parade marked the successful completion of a rigorous 12-month training program for a total of 470 newly inducted personnel, comprising 469 Tripura Police constables and 1 Tripura State Rifles (TSR) rifleman. ​The Chief Minister, who also holds the Home portfolio, reviewed the parade as the chief guest. The event was also graced by Tripura…

​AGARTALA: In a coordinated move to address key issues concerning educators and government employees in the state, the Rastrabadi Shikshak Sangha and the Rastrabadi Karmachari Sangha jointly organized a press conference at their Battala office premises today. ​The media briefing saw the presence of top leadership from both organizations, who aimed to highlight pressing professional demands, administrative challenges, and employee welfare strategies. ​Prominent leaders addressing the press conference included Rastrabadi Shikshak Sangha General Secretary Nirmal Mitra and President Shyamal Saha. Representing the employees’ wing, Rastrabadi Karmachari Sangha President Dipen Bhowmik and General Secretary Sanjay Sutradhar were also present on the…

​AGARTALA: Marking a significant milestone in national data modernization, the first phase of India’s first-ever completely digital census has officially rolled out across the nation with the launch of the online self-enumeration process. Joining this digital transition, Rajya Sabha MP Rajib Bhattacharjee has issued a special appeal to all citizens of Tripura to register their household details online from the comfort of their homes. ​The nationwide digital self-enumeration window officially opened on July 17 and is scheduled to remain active until July 31. ​Highlighting the importance of the initiative, MP Rajib Bhattacharjee emphasized that the Census 2027 framework has been…

​AGARTALA: Marking a historic transition toward data modernization, the first phase of India’s first-ever fully digital census has officially commenced across the country with the launch of the online self-enumeration process. Joining the digital initiative, Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) Mayor and MLA Dipak Majumder has made a special appeal to all residents of Tripura to register their information online from the comfort of their homes. ​The self-enumeration window officially opened on July 17 and is scheduled to continue until July 31. ​Demonstrating the process firsthand, Mayor Dipak Majumder logged into the official portal and completed his online self-enumeration from his…

​AGARTALA: In a bid to assess the quality of public healthcare delivery during extended hours, Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha paid a surprise visit to the Dr. Shyamaprasad Mukherjee Civil Hospital in Agartala to personally inspect the newly introduced evening Out-Patient Department (OPD) services. ​During his visit, the Chief Minister inspected various departments, reviewed the attendance of doctors and medical staff, and checked the availability of essential medicines at the pharmacy counters. ​Dr. Manik Saha also interacted directly with the patients and their family members waiting at the OPD to gather first-hand feedback regarding the treatment facilities, waiting times,…

​AGARTALA: In anticipation of the historic seven-day Kharchi Puja and Mela, scheduled to take place from July 22 to July 28, West Tripura District Magistrate Dr. Vishal Kumar and Police Superintendent Namit Pathak, along with senior administrative officials, inspected the Chaturdash Devta Temple premises in Old Agartala on Friday. ​The joint administrative visit was conducted to thoroughly review the physical preparations and on-ground logistics for the grand annual festival, which draws lakhs of devotees and visitors from across the region. ​During the extensive inspection of the temple and fairgrounds, the administrative team assessed critical infrastructure plans, including overall security arrangements,…

​AGARTALA: Raising a strong pitch over the worsening condition of roads and highways across the state, the All India Road Transport Workers’ Federation—a joint forum of transport workers—submitted a formal deputation to the Chief Engineer of the Public Works Department (PWD) today. ​A delegation of senior transport union leaders met with the Chief Engineer at the PWD headquarters to highlight the severe distress faced by drivers, passengers, and vehicle owners due to poorly maintained road infrastructure. ​Speaking to the media, prominent trade union leader Amal Chakraborty stated that the dilapidated condition of several key roads and National Highways in Tripura…

​AGARTALA: Raising a pitch against the deteriorating law and order situation and the rising menace of drug abuse, a joint delegation of the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) and the Tribal Youth Federation (TYF) submitted a memorandum to the Director General of Police (DGP) at the Police Headquarters today. ​The youth organizations demanded immediate administrative action to restore the rule of law across the state and implement stringent measures to build a drug-free Tripura. ​Addressing the media outside the Police Headquarters, DYFI State President Palash Bhowmik expressed grave concern over the current social atmosphere in the state. He alleged…

​AGARTALA: Emphasizing that a census is not merely a collection of statistics but the blueprint for future growth, Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha participated in the Census 2027 process today by completing his self-enumeration online. ​The Chief Minister registered his personal details through the online portal from his official residence in Agartala. Through this step, he aimed to encourage the citizens of Tripura to actively participate in the digital self-enumeration drive. ​Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Manik Saha highlighted the immense significance of the upcoming Census 2027. He stated that census data serves as the primary foundation for…

​AGARTALA: Launching a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Central Government, Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) President Ashish Kumar Saha today claimed that the ruling dispensation has done nothing but institutionalize corruption and public harassment over the last 12 years. ​Addressing a press conference at the Congress Bhavan in Agartala, the TPCC chief unleashed a barrage of allegations against the administration, terming its tenure as a period of absolute public exploitation and systematic looting of taxpayers’ money. ​Ashish Kumar Saha criticized the government for constantly prioritizing corporate interests over the welfare of the common people. He alleged that…