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AGARTALA | SEPTEMBER 1, 2026: In the backdrop of the State Election Commission’s announcement for the upcoming TTAADC Village Committee (VC) elections, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) convened a high-level organizational meeting at the State Guest House in Agartala on Tuesday. The session focused on finalizing campaign strategies, activating grassroots cadres, and coordinating outreach programs across tribal areas. The meeting assumed immense political significance following the presence of BJP National General Secretary (Organization) B. L. Santhosh, alongside key state leaders. Key Deliberations & Strategy Points Senior Leadership Present The strategy session brought together the top echelon of the state…
AGARTALA | SEPTEMBER 1, 2026: On the occasion of National Drivers’ Day (Rashtriya Driver Diwas), an organizational convention for motor transport workers was organized at the Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhawan in Agartala. The program was hosted by the All Driver and Co-Driver Association, affiliated with the Mazdoor Monitoring Cell, to honor the contribution of commercial drivers and discuss welfare measures for transport workers across the state. The convention was graced by former Union Minister of State Pratima Bhoumik as the Chief Guest, alongside trade union leaders, association functionaries, and hundreds of motor transport workers from various sub-divisions. Key Highlights & Discussions…
AGARTALA | SEPTEMBER 1, 2026: Kicking off its three-day state-level convention, the Tripura State Committee of All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) organized a massive public rally and open gathering at the Astabal Ground (Swami Vivekananda Maidan) in Agartala on Tuesday. Thousands of farmers, agrarian workers, and political supporters from various districts marched across the capital city to participate in the mega event. The rally marked the official inauguration of the 22nd Tripura State Conference of AIKS, scheduled to run through September 3. Key Speakers & Leadership Stance The mass gathering was addressed by national and state leaders who highlighted the…
AGARTALA | SEPTEMBER 1, 2026: With the upcoming Sharadotsav (Durga Puja) festivities approaching, the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) held a crucial coordination meeting at the AMC Conference Hall to ensure smooth civic management and uninterrupted public services across the capital city. The strategic session was chaired by AMC Mayor Dipak Majumder and attended by municipal corporators, ward councillors, department heads, and senior administrative officials. Core Civic Priorities Discussed Statement by Mayor Dipak Majumder Addressing municipal functionaries and media persons, Mayor Dipak Majumder emphasized a citizen-first approach during the festive season: ”Sharadotsav belongs to everyone. The Agartala Municipal Corporation is fully…
AGARTALA | SEPTEMBER 1, 2026: Former state BJP president and incumbent Rajya Sabha MP Rajib Bhattacharjee addressed an interactive press conference at the state BJP headquarters, ‘Kushabhai Bhawan’, in Krishnanagar, Agartala. The press briefing focused on defending parliamentary decorum in the Tripura Legislative Assembly, countering Opposition rhetoric, and providing clarity on upcoming electoral dynamics in the state. Key Highlights & Stances Taken Conference Overview
AGARTALA | AUGUST 31, 2026: In a major state-wide political offensive, the Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) organized a massive protest demonstration in Agartala on Monday. The protest targeted the ruling BJP-led government over two primary issues: the alleged suppression of late DGP Anurag Dhankar’s suicide note alongside a demand for Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha’s resignation, and the registration of an FIR against Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi by Uttarakhand Police in the Haldwani “shuddhikaran” (purification) row. Congress workers and top organizational leaders assembled in large numbers, burning effigies, raising slogans against the ruling administration, and demanding…
AGARTALA | AUGUST 31, 2026: Ending a long-standing political wait, the State Election Commission (SEC) of Tripura held a press conference in Agartala on Monday to announce the official schedule for the long-overdue elections to the 587 Village Committees (VCs) under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC). Addressing media persons, State Election Commissioner Pradip Kumar Chakraborty announced that voting will take place on September 28, 2026, with the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) coming into immediate effect across all VC areas under TTAADC. Key Election Schedule & Timeline Electoral Statistics & Administrative Arrangements Security & Compliance Measures The…
AGARTALA | AUGUST 31, 2026: Cracking down on street crime in the capital city ahead of the festive season, personnel from the NCC Police Station and Abhaynagar Police Outpost arrested a youth in connection with a daylight gold chain snatching targeting a female student in Abhaynagar. Police have also impounded the electric auto-rickshaw (registration number TR 01 L 4366) utilized during the crime. However, the stolen gold chain is yet to be recovered. Incident & Investigation Details Police Action & Preventive Drives Investigators have launched targeted raids across suspected hideouts to arrest the two missing accomplices and retrieve the stolen…
AGARTALA | AUGUST 31, 2026: Highlighting severe administrative challenges, rising operational expenses, and continuous traffic penalties faced by transport workers, the Tripura Electronic Rickshaw Workers’ Union—affiliated with the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) Tripura Pradesh—submitted a deputation featuring a 7-point charter of demands to Government Railway Police (GRP) Superintendent of Police (SP) Kishor Debbarma in Agartala. The union expressed grave concern over the economic distress experienced by thousands of e-auto and auto-rickshaw drivers across West Tripura district due to complex permit rules, frequent fines, and deteriorating traffic infrastructure. Key Demands Outlined in the Charter Union’s Warning & Leadership Statement Presenting the…
Sudip Roy Barman Launches Scathing Attack on CM Manik Saha Following Expulsion from Tripura Assembly
AGARTALA | AUGUST 31, 2026: Minutes after being expelled from the House under Rule 330 by Speaker Rampada Jamatia, senior Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha and the ruling BJP administration during an emergency press interaction outside the Tripura Legislative Assembly complex. The veteran lawmaker accused the government of deliberately suppressing the truth regarding the unnatural death of late Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Dhankar inside police headquarters. Core Allegations & Statements by Sudip Roy Barman Addressing journalists outside the Assembly gates alongside Opposition members, Sudip Roy Barman raised…
AGARTALA | AUGUST 31, 2026: The annual cultural function and prize distribution ceremony of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Higher Secondary (+2) School was celebrated with great fervor and enthusiasm at hall number one of the Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhawan in Agartala on Monday. The event brought together students, teachers, alumni, and distinguished political leaders to celebrate the academic, co-curricular, and cultural achievements of the institution over the past academic year. Key Highlights & Dignitaries Present Key Statements by Guests Addressing the gathering at Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhawan, Rajya Sabha MP Rajib Bhattacharjee stated: ”Returning to my alma mater’s annual event brings back cherished…
AGARTALA | AUGUST 31, 2026: Protesting against the rejection of Opposition proposals regarding youth employment and alleging disrespect toward national symbols inside the Tripura Legislative Assembly, youth organizations Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) and Tripura Youth Federation (TYF) held a joint demonstration near Agartala City Centre on Monday. Youth activists gathered opposite the City Centre, raising slogans against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) administration and demanding immediate filling of all vacant government posts across state departments. Key Grievances & Allegations Raised Call for Public Mobilization Addressing the gathering, leaders from DYFI and TYF called upon students, unemployed youth,…
