​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…

​AGARTALA: In a major push toward fostering rural self-reliance and reviewing the distribution channels of key welfare initiatives, a high-profile state-level review meeting was convened today. The joint administrative session was held in the presence of Tripura’s Scheduled Castes Welfare, Animal Resources Development, and Fisheries Minister Sudhangshu Das at the central conference hall of the Sonar Tori State Guest House in Agartala. ​The comprehensive evaluation meet brought together senior directors, sub-divisional administrative heads, and district-level project coordinators to evaluate ongoing progress under central and state-sponsored welfare projects. ​The primarily focus of the meeting was to measure budget utilization, target milestones,…

​AGARTALA: In a major environmental and urban development initiative, the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) has launched a mega project to revive and clean up historical and abandoned water bodies across the capital city. Aimed at restoring ecological balance and providing usable water sources for local communities, the civic body has already successfully renovated and handed over 23 water bodies to the public. ​To inspect the ongoing progress of this comprehensive restoration drive, AMC Mayor Dipak Majumder conducted a thorough ground inspection at the central Prabhu Bari and Madhyapara pond sites on Tuesday. ​Accompanied by Ward Corporator Ratna Dutta and senior…

​AGARTALA: Aimed at strengthening the socio-legal safety net for vulnerable children and raising comprehensive awareness about institutional support systems, a critical district-level interactive and sensitization workshop on “Sponsorship and Foster Care” was successfully organized today. The institutional program was convened at the Muktadhara Auditorium in Agartala. ​The event targeted beneficiaries, social workers, child protection officers, and multi-sectoral stakeholders from across the West Tripura district to review structural challenges and ensure smooth distribution channels for child care benefits. ​The high-profile workshop was formally inaugurated by the Chief Guest, West Tripura Zilla Parishad Sabhadhipati Biswajit Shil. ​Addressing the gathering at Muktadhara, Sabhadhipati…

​AGARTALA: To formally announce the details and spiritual significance of the upcoming annual Rath Yatra festival, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) organized a high-profile press conference at the Purbasha Ground in Agartala on Tuesday. ​The media briefing was addressed by ISKCON Agartala Vice-President Sridham Govinda Das alongside other senior management members of the committee. ​Addressing the journalists, Sridham Govinda Das highlighted that Rath Yatra is one of the most sacred festivals of the Vaishnava tradition, carrying Lord Jagannath’s divine message of universal love, compassion, and communal harmony. The main attraction of this year’s festival will be the magnificent…

​AGARTALA: Final touches and high-pitched festive preparations are underway at the historic Jagannath Jiu Temple in Agartala as the state gears up to celebrate the auspicious annual Rath Yatra festival this Thursday (July 16). With just 48 hours left for the grand chariot procession, the entire temple complex has been gripped by deep spiritual fervor. ​The historical temple, which has historically shared a deep structural and spiritual connection with Tripura’s erstwhile royal family, is being beautifully illuminated with decorative lights and colourful pandals to welcome thousands of visiting pilgrims. ​Traditional artisans and structural carpenters are working round-the-clock on the temple…

​AGARTALA: In a major initiative aimed at modernizing traffic law enforcement, ensuring public safety, and streamlining road regulation management across the state, a comprehensive two-day workshop on the “Motor Vehicles Act and Associated Rules” commenced today. The state-level sensitization program, designed exclusively for Tripura Police officers and enforcement personnel, was inaugurated at the Pragna Bhavan auditorium in Agartala. ​The crucial training workshop was formally launched by the Chief Guest, Tripura’s Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury. ​The main objective of this multi-session seminar is to equip state police officers, traffic inspectors, and department officials with the latest structural updates, legal amendments, and…

​MANDAI / JIRANIA: Deep public resentment has erupted among the residents under the 11-Mandai Bazar Assembly constituency over the pathetic and dangerous condition of the vital road connecting Mandai to Baldum. Local villagers have strongly hit out against their elected representatives, accusing them of taking votes through false promises while leaving the rural infrastructure to completely crumble. ​According to ground reports, the crucial road stretch was originally constructed during the previous Left Front regime. However, due to a total lack of maintenance over the last several years, the entire road has turned into a nightmare for commuters. Large crater-like potholes…

​KALACHHARA / DHARMANAGAR: A volatile situation emerged in the Kalachhara Block area of North Tripura today after police forces intercepted a massive, pre-scheduled rally organized by the CPI(M). The peaceful procession, organized to submit a 10-point charter of demands to the Block Development Officer (BDO), was heavily barricaded, turning the commercial hub into a political hotspot. ​The opposition CPI(M) leadership strongly condemned the police intervention, labeling it a “completely undemocratic assault on the right to protest.” According to party officials, all legal parameters were strictly followed, and formal administrative permission for the mass deputation had been secured 72 hours prior…

​AGARTALA: In a heartening gesture of leadership and social responsibility, former Union Minister and Member of Parliament Pratima Bhoumik stepped forward to share a comprehensive update regarding the medical status of two young patients from Tripura, Ipsita and little Manushree, who are currently undergoing critical medical treatments. ​Taking to her official social media platforms, the senior leader released a detailed briefing after directly consulting with the specialized medical boards and senior doctors supervising their treatment plans. ​The announcement comes at a time when the citizens of Tripura have been deeply concerned about the health of both individuals. Little Manushree, a…