​AGARTALA: Anganwadi workers and helpers in Tripura staged a major protest in Agartala, blocking the main road outside the Office of the District Welfare & Social Education (DWSW) officer in Abhoynagar. ​The protesters demanded immediate fulfillment of their 9-point charter of demands, declaring that the road blockade would continue until senior officials or ministers arrived to discuss their grievances. ​Key 9-Point Demands ​Administrative Response & Deputation ​Along with the road blockade, a delegation of protesters submitted a formal memorandum detailing their demands to officials at the Social Welfare and Social Education Department. Local police and TSR personnel were deployed to…

​AGARTALA: In the run-up to the 35th Manipuri Language Day, members of the Manipuri community in Tripura organized a colorful cultural and awareness rally starting from the premises of Agartala Town Hall. ​Participants dressed in traditional Manipuri attire joined the procession to mark the historic milestone of the language’s constitutional recognition and to promote the preservation of Manipuri heritage in the state. ​Highlights of the Event

​AGARTALA | AUGUST 20, 2026: The Students’ Federation of India (SFI) Tripura State Committee observed the 56th Martyrdom Day of Kajal Burman, a prominent martyr of the historic 1970 food movement in Tripura, paying rich tributes to his sacrifice for democratic rights and food security. ​The commemorative program was organized at the Chhatra Yuva Bhavan in Agartala, where student leaders, youth activists, and party members gathered to pay floral tributes at the portrait of the late student martyr. ​Key Highlights & Observances ​Key Dignitaries Present

​AGARTALA | AUGUST 20, 2026: In a significant breakthrough, the Capital Police’s NCC Station successfully cracked a high-profile theft case reported at the Govind Ballabh Pant (GB) Hospital, the premier healthcare facility in Tripura. ​Within 24 hours of the incident, the investigation team not only arrested the primary suspect but also managed to recover five stolen mobile phones alongside useful leads regarding the stolen laptop. ​Key Investigation Highlights ​Heightened Vigilance Needed ​Incidents of petty theft targeting electronic gadgets, personal belongings of patients, and even staff members have been increasing within major hospital premises. Authorities at GB Hospital are reportedly reviewing…

​Report by Tripura24.in | August 19, 2026 ​Agartala: His Excellency Juan Carlos Marsan Aguilera, the Ambassador of Cuba to India, arrived in Agartala on an official visit to the state of Tripura. Upon his arrival at the Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport, he was accorded a warm reception by senior political leaders and youth delegates. ​Key Highlights of the Visit ​Speaking during the welcome reception, state leaders expressed immense pleasure in hosting the Cuban envoy and highlighted the historic ties of friendship between the two regions. ​Focus Keywords: Cuban Ambassador to India, Juan Carlos Marsan Aguilera, Agartala MBB Airport, Shankar…

​Report by Tripura24.in | August 19, 2026 ​Agartala: The Tripura Government Teachers’ Association (HB Road) convened an important press conference at the Teachers’ Bhavan (Shikshak Bhavan) in Melarmath, Agartala. The briefing focused on the Finance Department’s decision regarding the removal of the Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) option cut-off date, alongside ongoing writ petition proceedings in the High Court of Tripura. ​Key Highlights of the Press Conference ​Speaking to media representatives, General Secretary Ashis Chowdhury highlighted the association’s ongoing advocacy to safeguard teachers’ service benefits through both administrative dialogues and legal avenues. ​Focus Keywords: Tripura Government Teachers Association, MACP Option…

​Report by Tripura24.in | August 19, 2026 ​Agartala: The Tripura Government Teachers’ Association (HB Road) convened an important press conference at the Teachers’ Bhavan (Shikshak Bhavan) in Melarmath, Agartala. The briefing focused on the Finance Department’s decision regarding the removal of the Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) option cut-off date, alongside ongoing writ petition proceedings in the High Court of Tripura. ​Key Highlights of the Press Conference ​Speaking to media representatives, General Secretary Ashis Chowdhury highlighted the association’s ongoing advocacy to safeguard teachers’ service benefits through both administrative dialogues and legal avenues. ​Focus Keywords: Tripura Government Teachers Association, MACP Option…

​Report by Tripura24.in | August 19, 2026 ​Agartala: The Forum of Civil Pensioners’ Association, Tripura State Committee, organized a peaceful mass demonstration (Gana Obosthan) near the Circuit House area in Agartala. Scores of retired government employees gathered to urge the state administration to take swift action on their long-pending rights and benefits. ​Key Demands Highlighted by Retired Employees ​Speaking at the event, key leaders of the association emphasized that retired personnel continue to face financial and administrative hurdles post-retirement. The primary discussions centered on: ​Leaders Call for Unity and Democratic Struggle ​During the address, organizational representatives urged all retired employees…

​Report by Tripura24.in | August 19, 2026 ​Agartala: To mark the birth anniversary of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur—the architect of modern Tripura—the Tripura Forest Department organized a special tribute ceremony and state-wide plantation drive in Agartala. Forest Minister Animesh Debbarma led the solemn event along with senior departmental officials and staff to honor the visionary ruler’s legacy. The event commenced with a tribute ceremony where Forest Minister Animesh Debbarma offered floral respect to Maharaja Bir Bikram. Speaking to the gathering, the Minister underscored the ruler’s monumental contributions to state planning, education, culture, architecture, and public welfare. He emphasized…

​Report by Tripura24.in | August 19, 2026 ​Agartala: The Tribal Students Union (TSU) celebrated its 49th Foundation Day with great enthusiasm and organizational fervor at the Chhatra-Yuba Bhavan in Agartala. The anniversary event drew active participation from student delegates and youth leaders across the state, marking nearly five decades of the organization’s dedicated advocacy for indigenous student rights, quality education, and socio-economic welfare in Tripura. ​Highlighting the significance of the day, TSU Central Committee General Secretary Sujit Tripura addressed the gathering and issued an official media byte. He outlined the union’s historical journey, key achievements, and future roadmap. Emphasizing the…

​Report by Tripura24.in | August 19, 2026 ​The 118th birth anniversary of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur, revered as the architect of modern Tripura, was celebrated with full reverence at the BJP State Headquarters in Agartala. ​Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha led the tribute ceremony alongside BJP State President Abhijit Deb Roy and other senior party leaders. They paid floral tributes to the portrait of the visionary ruler, highlighting his enduring legacy and pivotal contribution to Tripura’s modern infrastructure, education, and social development. Speaking at the event, leadership reaffirmed their commitment to working toward the Maharaja’s vision of a…

​The 118th birth anniversary of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur, revered as the architect of modern Tripura, was celebrated with grand state honors across Agartala. ​Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha led the commemorations by offering floral tributes at the Maharaja’s bust located at Kaman Choumuhani. Cabinet ministers and prominent state leaders joined the event to honor the visionary ruler’s monumental contributions to Tripura’s infrastructure, education, and modern development. Speaking on the occasion, CM Manik Saha highlighted the state government’s commitment to fulfilling the Maharaja’s dream of a prosperous and modern Tripura.