​By Bureau Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 30, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Raising the stakes in their long-standing battle for rehabilitation, the Tripura Guerrilla Returned Demand Committee has officially announced an indefinite blockade of the vital Assam-Tripura National Highway (NH-8) and railway tracks starting June 5, 2026. ​The group’s leadership announced the decisive step during a formal press conference hosted on Sunday at the Kumari Madhuti Rupasree Abasan complex in Agartala. ​The committee revealed that they had previously planned to launch a similar mass agitation on February 20, 2026. However, they temporarily suspended the movement after receiving explicit personal assurances…

​By Political Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 29, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Mobilizing its ground forces against the economic policies of the center and the law-and-order framework of the state, the CPI(M) Dukli Sub-Divisional Committee organized two massive, back-to-back street rallies in the Jogendranagar area on Friday. The twin protest rallies drew hundreds of Left Front activists, youth workers, and local residents chanting aggressive slogans against fuel pricing and recent educational anomalies. ​The dual political assemblies were anchored by a galaxy of top-tier Left ideologues, including Samar Chakraborty, Secretary of the CPI(M) Dukli Sub-Divisional Committee, and Jharna Das Baidya, former…

​By Civic & Public Safety Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 30, 2026 ​AGARTALA: In a chilling reminder of the growing public hazards posed by unscientific civic construction under the Smart City project, a highly respected former school teacher, Manoj Roy, narrowly escaped death today. The senior citizen suffered serious injuries after falling directly into an open drain structural grid in the capital city. ​The shocking accident occurred early Saturday morning on Ramnagar Road No. 2, right next to the Banividyapeeth School—an institution founded by Mr. Roy himself. The veteran educator was on his way to tend to the…

​By Education Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 29, 2026 ​AGARTALA: In an administrative move aimed at clearing prevailing ambiguities and establishing a seamless transition mechanism for aspiring students, the Department of Higher Education, Government of Tripura, organized a comprehensive press conference on Friday. ​The high-level briefing focused entirely on the execution parameters of NEET (UG) 2026 counseling protocols and the upcoming centralized admission roadmap for Government General Degree Colleges across the state. ​The press conference was spearheaded by Shri Raval Hamendra Kumar, IAS, Special Secretary of the Higher Education Department. It was hosted at 4:00 PM in the…

​By Political Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 29, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Following the official transition of organizational leadership at the state party headquarters, Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha addressed media personnel to share his official reactions regarding the appointment of the new BJP State Pradesh President, Abhishek Debroy. ​The Chief Minister expressed absolute confidence in the national command’s decision, emphasizing that the induction of a young, grassroots-aligned legislator will immensely strengthen the synergy between the state administration and the party’s field cadres. ​The high-profile charge-taking ceremony was held earlier at the state BJP headquarters in the Krishnanagar area…

​By Political Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 28, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Following his high-profile appointment by the central party command in New Delhi, the newly designated President of the BJP Tripura Pradesh unit, Abhishek Debroy, arrived in the capital city today. The sitting legislator from the Matarbari constituency was accorded a massive, high-decibel reception by thousands of jubilant party workers, youth activists, and senior leaders who jammed the Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport terminal. ​As soon as the new state chief stepped out of the arrival gates, he was engulfed by an enthusiastic sea of party supporters who showered…

​By Political Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 28, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Igniting a fresh wave of political confrontation in the state capital, the CPI(M) West Tripura District Committee organized a massive street-side demonstration in Agartala today. The standard agitation was launched to strongly condemn the recent raids conducted by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) at the residential premises of CPI(M) Politburo Member and former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. ​The street rally was led by former Tripura Chief Minister and veteran Left leader Manik Sarkar, alongside several central committee members, front organization secretaries, and hundreds of red-flag-wielding party activists who…

​By Crime Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 28, 2026 ​AGARTALA: In connection with the ongoing criminal investigation, the prime accused, identified as Shubham Biswas, was produced before the West Tripura District and Sessions Court on Thursday under heavy police escort. ​During the courtroom proceedings, the investigating officer (IO) submitted a formal prayer before the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM), seeking a 3-day police remand for the accused to facilitate an uninterrupted custodial interrogation. ​Seeking Custodial Remand for Cross-Examination ​According to legal sources, the prosecution argued that custodial custody is absolutely vital at this stage to piece together the entire…

​By Bureau Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 28, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Severely irked by the prolonged stagnation of their welfare demands, the Tripura Anganwadi Workers and Helpers Association (Tripura Anganwadi Karmi-O-Sahayika Samiti) has openly declared a full-scale state-wide agitation against the state government. The decisive call for a mass protest movement was made following a crucial organizational convention held at the Student Health Home in Agartala on Thursday. ​Addressing a packed media brief immediately after the conclusion of the convention, the senior leadership of the association expressed deep resentment over the administrative indifference toward their baseline livelihood security, warning…

​By Bureau Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 28, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Marking the sacred festival of sacrifice and absolute devotion, Eid-ul-Adha (Bakrid) was celebrated with profound religious solemnity, peace, and traditional grandeur across Tripura today, aligning with nationwide celebrations. Thousands of devout Muslims filled elegantly decorated mosques, open-air Idgahs, and community prayer grounds across all eight districts to perform their special morning festive prayers (Namaz). ​In the capital city of Agartala, the focal point of the spiritual gathering was the historic Gedu Mia Mosque in Shibnagar. Devotees of all ages, dressed in traditional attire, began streaming into the mosque…

​By Sports Desk | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 28, 2026 ​AGARTALA: The cricket fever gripping the nation is all set to explode right here in the capital city! In what promises to be an absolute treat for local cricket enthusiasts, Agartala has been selected as one of the elite destinations for the official TATA IPL Fan Park 2026. The mega-screening event will bring the electric, high-octane atmosphere of a live stadium straight to the cricket lovers of Tripura. ​The official TATA IPL Fan Park will be hosted at the iconic Swami Vivekananda Stadium (North Gate) in Agartala, West Tripura.…

​By Political Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 28, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Strengthening its grassroots organizational grid ahead of upcoming structural and legislative transitions, the 6-Agartala Mandal unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) successfully rolled out the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Prashikshan Maha Abhiyan today. The intensive cadre training workshop was hosted at the Radhanagar Hindi School campus in Agartala. ​The party convention was inaugurated by Kalyani Roy, Chief Whip of the Tripura Legislative Assembly, who attended as the Chief Guest. She was joined on the dais by senior block office-bearers, district committee members, and key ideological trainers of the…