​AGARTALA | AUGUST 25, 2026: In a major crackdown on illegal drug networks, the East Agartala Police Station conducted a targeted raid in the Collegetilla area, seizing 55 grams of high-grade heroin and arresting one individual involved in the trafficking operation. A mobile phone was also confiscated from the suspect. ​Police estimates place the black-market value of the seized contraband at approximately ₹3 crore. ​Operational Highlights & Seizure Details ​Statement by West Tripura SP ​Briefing news representatives on the anti-narcotics drive, West Tripura District Superintendent of Police (SP) Namit Pathak reiterated the department’s firm stance against drug networks: ​”The police…

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​AGARTALA | AUGUST 25, 2026: Continuing the widespread crackdown against vehicle theft networks in the capital, personnel from the NCC Police Station recovered a stolen scooty and a motorcycle during an operational raid in the Lichubagan area. ​Police detained one individual from the spot for interrogation in connection with the recovered vehicles. ​Key Operational Highlights ​Ongoing Investigation ​Police officials stated that preliminary questioning is underway to ascertain whether the seized two-wheelers are linked to recent vehicle theft complaints registered across Sadar sub-division. Further raids based on leads obtained from the detainee are expected.

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​TELIAMURA / AGARTALA: Serious allegations of harassment, administrative misconduct, and workplace mistreatment have surfaced against Senior Information and Cultural Affairs Officer Dulal Debbarma at the Teliamura Sub-Divisional Office of Information and Cultural Affairs (ICA), Khowai district. ​The allegations were brought forward by Bhojana Biswas, a Cultural Assistant posted at the Teliamura office, who accused the senior official of systematically subjecting her to mental harassment and stripping her of basic workplace infrastructure. ​Core Allegations Raised by Bhojana Biswas ​Demands for Neutral Investigation ​The incident has sparked widespread concern among local administrative circles regarding workplace safety, dignity, and employee rights for women…

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​AGARTALA | AUGUST 25, 2026: Addressing pressing structural and administrative issues within the state’s education sector, the Post Office Chowmuhani Unit of the All Tripura Teachers’ Association (ATTA) submitted a formal memorandum to the Director of Secondary Education in Agartala. ​The delegation urged the education department to initiate immediate interventions to address severe teacher shortages, safeguard teacher pay structures, and eliminate political interference in school administration. ​Core Demands Outlined in the Memorandum ​Association Statement ​Speaking following the submission at the Directorate of Secondary Education, representatives of the ATTA Post Office Chowmuhani Unit emphasized that safeguarding public education requires depoliticized and…

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​AGARTALA | AUGUST 25, 2026: Protesting against alleged political violence and vandalism by ruling party activists, members of the CPI(M) West Tripura District Committee organized a mass rally in Agartala, culminating in a demonstration outside the Tripura Police Headquarters. ​The party leadership submitted a formal deputation to the Superintendent of Police (SP), West Tripura, demanding the immediate arrest and exemplary punishment of miscreants involved in the recent attack on the Jogendranagar CPI(M) regional office. ​Core Grievance & Agitation Highlights ​Key Leadership Statement ​Addressing media personnel outside the Police Headquarters during the deputation, senior CPI(M) Central Committee member and former Power…

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​AGARTALA | AUGUST 25, 2026: In a significant move aimed at strengthening the state’s healthcare infrastructure, Tripura Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha presided over a formal offer distribution ceremony at Hall-1 of Pragna Bhavan, Agartala. ​The Chief Minister handed over appointment offer letters to newly recruited General Duty Medical Officers (GDMOs), marking a vital step forward in addressing manpower shortages across state-run healthcare facilities. ​Key Program Highlights & Directives ​Key Dignitaries Present

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​AGARTALA | AUGUST 25, 2026: In a significant breakthrough against local theft networks, the West Agartala Police Station successfully recovered a stolen scooty, multiple LPG gas cylinders, and several stolen household electronics. ​Addressing media representatives in a press briefing, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of West Agartala Police Station, Sanjit Sen, detailed the anti-crime operation and the arrest of individuals involved in the thefts. ​Operational Details & Asset Recovery ​Statement by OC Sanjit Sen ​Providing full operational details to reporters at the police station, West Agartala Police Station OC Sanjit Sen stated: ​”Our tracking teams were actively following leads regarding recent residential thefts…

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​AGARTALA | AUGUST 25, 2026: Midst escalating political tensions following reported clashes and allegations surrounding the Vidyasagar market incident near Agartala, the 13-Pratapgarh Mandal BJP organized a counter-protest street rally (Pratibadhi Pathasabha) on Tuesday. ​Addressing party workers and local residents, leadership from the BJP Sadar Urban District strongly refuted opposition allegations, presenting the party’s stance while demanding an impartial administrative probe into the occurrence. ​Key Deliberations & Counter-Allegations ​Key Leadership Present

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​AGARTALA | AUGUST 24, 2026: Elevating their long-standing agitation, the TET Teachers’ Welfare Association, Tripura submitted a formal memorandum addressed to Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha through the Director of School Education. ​The association is demanding the immediate implementation of regular pay scales for TET-qualified teachers from their initial date of joining, alongside the withdrawal of the Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by the state government in the Supreme Court of India. ​Core Demands Submitted in the Memorandum ​Association Statement ​Speaking to reporters after submitting the memorandum at the Directorate of School Education in Agartala, representatives of the TET Teachers’…

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​AGARTALA: Under the banner of the Tripura E-Rickshaw Workers’ Association (affiliated with the Mazdoor Monitoring Cell), battery-operated e-rickshaw drivers and operators organized a mass sit-in demonstration (Gan-Dharna) outside the City Centre in Agartala. ​The demonstration was staged to express deep concern regarding the current regulatory uncertainty and the future operational security of battery-operated e-rickshaws (TomToms) across the state. ​Key Demands & Operational Grievances ​Key Stakeholders Present

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​AGARTALA | AUGUST 24, 2026: In a major operational success, the East Agartala Police Station successfully traced and recovered 26 stolen and lost mobile phones. Following thorough administrative verification, the recovered handsets were handed back to their rightful owners at a special event organized within the police station premises on Monday. ​The initiative brought widespread relief to citizens, who expressed their gratitude to the police team for recovering their valuable belongings. ​Key Operational Highlights ​Key Dignitaries Present ​Official Statement ​Addressing reporters during the handover ceremony, Sadar SDPO Pannalal Sen emphasized the continuous efforts of the police force to safeguard public…

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​AGARTALA | AUGUST 24, 2026: In a massive show of unity and strength, three prominent indigenous organizations—the Ganamukti Parishad (GMP), Tribal Youth Federation (TYF), and Tribal Students’ Union (TSU)—staged a joint mass sit-in demonstration (Gan-Dharna) in front of the Swami Vivekananda Statue in Agartala. ​The demonstration focused on demanding the immediate cancellation of flawed recruitment processes within the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), calling for fresh, transparent recruitment to fill all vacant posts, and pressing the Central Government to pass the long-pending 125th Constitutional Amendment Bill. ​Core Demands Raised at the Demonstration ​Joint Leadership Commitment ​Addressing the large…

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