News Report:Agartala, Tripura: The Tripura Indigenous Students Federation (TISF) organised a candlelight march in Agartala to protest the brutal killing of Tripura student Angel Chakma in Dehradun. The candlelight procession began from Astabal Maidan in Agartala, where students, youth members, and supporters gathered to express grief and anger over the incident. Holding candles and placards, participants demanded justice for the deceased and raised slogans calling for the safety and protection of students from Tripura and the Northeast studying outside the state. Addressing the gathering, TISF leaders condemned the killing and described it as a grave violation of human rights and…

News Report:Agartala, Tripura: As many as 72 families formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday after leaving the Tipra Motha Party and the Indigenous Peoples Front of Tripura (IPFT). The joining ceremony was held at the Tripura Pradesh BJP office, where the new members were welcomed by BJP State General Secretary Bipin Debbarma along with other party leaders. The families were ceremonially inducted into the party by handing over BJP flags, symbolising their formal entry. Addressing the gathering, BJP leaders said the decision of the families reflected growing public confidence in the party’s policies and leadership. They expressed…

News Report:Agartala, Tripura: To commemorate its 69th Foundation Day and the 163rd birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, Kaurabs Club of Subhashpally, Agartala, has announced a five-day programme featuring blood donation and various social initiatives. Addressing a press briefing at the club premises on Sunday, Club President Monilal Banik and Secretary Rajesh Dey detailed the event schedule and appealed for active public participation. As part of the celebrations, a six-a-side cricket tournament will be held from January 2 to January 4. The entry fee for participating teams has been fixed at Rs 1,000. The champion team will receive a cash prize…

News Report:Agartala, Tripura: The Tripura Referee Association held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday at the Sports Council Office to discuss the formation of a new committee and other organisational matters. The meeting was attended by Tripura Football Association Secretary Amit Choudhury, along with the current President of the Tripura Referee Association Manik Dey, General Secretary Narayan Dey, and referees from various districts of the state. During the meeting, district-level referees shared their views and suggestions aimed at strengthening refereeing standards and improving match management across Tripura. Discussions focused on training, discipline, coordination with the football association, and the…

News Report:Agartala, Tripura: The Tripura Chakma Students Association (TCSA) organised a press conference at the Agartala Press Club on December 28, 2025, announcing a series of protest programmes following a violent attack on Chakma students outside the state. Addressing the media, TCSA leaders narrated a disturbing incident that took place on December 9, 2025, at around 6:15 PM, when Chakma students were going to a local market to buy groceries. According to the association, a group of local miscreants verbally abused the students using racial slurs such as “Chink-Minki,” “Chinese,” and “Momos,” and used obscene language. When Michal Chakma appealed…

News Report:Agartala, Tripura: Marking 50 years of service, the Tripura Chemist and Druggist Association celebrated its Golden Jubilee with a grand programme organised by the Sadar Committee at Sukanta Academy Hall in Agartala. The jubilee event brought together members of the association to reflect on five decades of contribution to the pharmaceutical trade and public health services in the state. The programme highlighted the association’s role in ensuring ethical practices, medicine availability, and professional unity among chemists and druggists. Present at the occasion were Association President Sudip Kumar Roy, General Secretary Satyabrata Deb, along with senior members and representatives from…

News Report:Agartala, Tripura: A rally was organised in Agartala by the Tripura Manipuri Student–Youth Coordination Committee to strengthen the movement for establishing the constitutional rights of the Manipuri and other minority backward communities and to reinforce the demand for multi-tier governance. The rally began from the Radha Madhab Temple area of Agartala and was held in connection with the committee’s upcoming fourth conference. The organisers placed a four-point charter of demands at the forefront of the programme, calling for greater political representation, protection of constitutional rights, social justice, and inclusive governance for minority and backward communities. Addressing participants during the…

News Report:Agartala, Tripura: The Tripura Industrial Development Corporation Ltd (TIDC) will organise a press meet on December 28, 2025, at 12 noon at the TIDC Conference Hall, Gurkhabosti, Agartala, in connection with the stall allotment process for the upcoming Tripura Industries & Commerce Fair 2026. The press meet will focus on key details related to stall allocation, application procedures, eligibility criteria, and timelines for participants in the 36th Tripura Industries & Commerce Fair, which is one of the state’s flagship industrial and commercial events. Officials of TIDC are expected to brief the media on preparations for the fair, opportunities for…

News Report:Agartala, Tripura: On Sunday, December 28, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation in the 129th episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat. In this episode, the Prime Minister reflected on several moments of national pride witnessed in 2025 and specially praised Operation Sindoor, describing it as a symbol of India’s firm commitment to national security. As this was the final episode of the year, the Prime Minister also spoke about the achievements and challenges faced by the country over the past year. He highlighted collective efforts, resilience, and the spirit of unity that continue to…

News Report:Agartala, Tripura: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s radio programme Mann Ki Baat, first broadcast on Vijayadashami on October 3, 2014, has reached its 129th episode today. To mark the occasion, arrangements were made by the Ramnagar Mandal to collectively listen to the programme in the Krishnanagar area of Agartala. BJP City Sadar District President Asim Bhattacharjee, MLA and Mayor of Agartala Dipak Majumder, Ramnagar Mandal President Amitava Bhattacharjee, along with other BJP leaders and workers, were present at the listening programme. Participants attentively listened to the Prime Minister’s address, which regularly focuses on national issues, social initiatives, cultural values, and…

News Report:Agartala, Tripura: Founded on December 28, 1885, the Indian National Congress completed 141 years on Sunday. In line with celebrations across the country, the 141st Foundation Day of the party was observed with due dignity in Tripura under the initiative of the Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee. The programme was held at the Tripura Pradesh Congress Bhavan in Agartala and was attended by former Pradesh Congress President and sitting MLA Gopal Chandra Roy, along with senior Congress leaders and party workers. In view of the demise of the Hon’ble Speaker of the Tripura Legislative Assembly Biswabandhu Sen, the Congress party…

News Report:Agartala, Tripura: The first two-day workers’ conference of the Northeast Region of Bharat Vikas Parishad was held at Bhagat Singh Yuva Awas, Agartala. The conference brought together office-bearers and workers from across the region to discuss organisational activities and future plans. The programme was attended by Suresh Jain, Central Organisation Minister of Bharat Vikas Parishad, who addressed the gathering and shared insights on strengthening organisational structure and social service initiatives. His address (byte) focused on unity, discipline, and expanding community-oriented programmes across the Northeast. Also present at the conference were Regional President Dr M Premjit Singh, Tripura Bharat Vikas…