By Tripura24 News Desk | Agartala Tuesday, January 27, 2026
AGARTALA: The South Tripura Bus Owners’ Association (Battala-Nagerjala Branch) is set to mark its 35th Anniversary with a series of high-profile social and cultural events throughout the month of February. The announcement was made during a press conference held today at the association’s office, where the leadership outlined a roadmap for the celebrations.
A Month of Social Commitment
Addressing the media representatives, the Association’s President, Kamal Deb, stated that the organization intends to celebrate this milestone by giving back to society. The association has curated a calendar of events ranging from sports to humanitarian aid.
The Schedule of Events:
- February 1: A city-wide Sit-and-Draw Competition for children to kickstart the festivities.
- February 7 & 8: A State-Level Chess Tournament, expected to draw participants from across Tripura’s districts.
- February 14: A Mega Blood Donation Camp and Winter Garment Distribution drive. The association has officially invited State Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury to grace this session as the Chief Guest.
- February 22 (Grand Finale): The unveiling of a bust of Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee. The association has extended an invitation to the Hon’ble Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha to perform the unveiling ceremony.
Leadership Briefing
The press conference was attended by President Kamal Deb, General Secretary Uttam Saha, and other senior members of the executive committee.
“For 35 years, our association has been a lifeline for commuters between Agartala and South Tripura. This anniversary is not just about our journey as transporters, but our responsibility as citizens. By organizing blood donation camps and distributing winter clothes, we want to stand by the people who have supported us for decades,” General Secretary Uttam Saha remarked.
Focus on Infrastructure and Welfare
Beyond the celebrations, the association leaders hinted that they would use these platforms to discuss the modernization of the Nagerjala Bus Stand and the welfare of bus drivers and conductors with the visiting ministers. They expressed gratitude to the current state government for improving road connectivity, which has significantly eased transport operations in the South Tripura corridor.
The association has called upon all members, transport workers, and the general public to participate in the upcoming events to make the 35th-anniversary celebrations a grand success.
