​By Political Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 25, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Venturing onto the streets to channel the growing public anger over volatile fuel markets, the CPIM Ramnagar Regional Committee organized a high-voltage street corner meeting on Monday evening. The political rally was staged at the busy Lake Choumuhani Market hub in Agartala, drawing massive crowds of daily commuters, market traders, and local shoppers who paused to support the agitation. ​The left-front leaders targeted the ruling administration over the fact that fuel prices have broken records four times within a single week, shattering the backbone of lower and middle-income…

​By Education Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 25, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Techno College of Engineering, an AICTE-approved premier technical institution affiliated with Tripura University, has formally announced the opening of its admissions portal for the upcoming 2026–27 academic session. Catering to both Undergraduates (B.Tech Degree) and Technical Diploma aspirants, the institute has introduced major digital infrastructure upgrades to integrate modern automated industries directly into its core curriculum. ​In a bid to anchor future-proof learning, the college management revealed a major student-centric E-Learning Initiative. Moving forward, every student securing admission into the regular B.Tech degree programs will be furnished with…

​By Bureau Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 25, 2026 ​AGARTALA: In a landmark administrative overhaul aimed at restructuring work-life balance and optimizing operational productivity, the state government has officially declared all Saturdays of the month as public holidays for government employees. This comprehensive shift transitions the administrative machinery from the legacy system where holidays were restricted exclusively to the second and fourth Saturdays. ​To balance out the reduction in weekly operational days, the administration has simultaneously extended daily office hours. Moving forward, all government offices will strictly operate from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM on working days. ​The…

​By Business & Economy Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 25, 2026 ​AGARTALA: In what is turning out to be one of the most punishing inflationary spells for the common man this year, state-run oil marketing companies have announced yet another massive upward revision in retail fuel prices. Effective from Monday midnight, the price of petrol has surged by a steep ₹2.64 per litre, while diesel has become costlier by ₹2.63 per litre. ​With this latest back-to-back price revision, retail pump rates in the capital city have hit alarming new heights. Consumers in Agartala will now have to shell…

​By Bureau Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 25, 2026 ​AGARTALA: To guarantee saturation of citizen-centric welfare models and amplify civil engagement in the remotest corners of the district, a high-profile press briefing on the Jan Bhagidari Abhiyan — “Sabse Dur Sabse Pahle” (People’s Participation Campaign: Furthest First) was held today. The administrative briefing commenced at 4:00 PM in the Conference Hall of the office of the District Magistrate & Collector, West Tripura. ​Senior administrative officials outlined a targeted execution roadmap for the campaign, which focuses on bringing real-time governance, essential public services, and infrastructure access to border hamlets…

​By Business & Commerce Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 25, 2026 ​AGARTALA: In a major push to accelerate the growth of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector and foster a robust ecosystem for budding entrepreneurs, the National Mega Udyam Samagam 2026 was successfully organized today. Structured under the direct initiative of the Tripura Industrial Development Corporation Limited (TIDCL), the high-profile industrial convention was hosted at the Pragna Bhavan auditorium in Agartala. ​The convergence drew a massive assembly of budding entrepreneurs, Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), tech start-ups, traditional artisans, and aspirational youth from all…

​By Cultural & Heritage Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 24, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Merging ancient metaphysical traditions with modern alternative healing modalities, the 13th Annual Astrology Conference and Convocation Ceremony was successfully hosted at the Agartala Press Club. The high-profile Vedic convention was organized under the joint banner of the Kajal Astrology Research Society, the Sanatan Jyotish College, and the Nirvana Reiki Healing Centre. ​The grand assembly brought together a distinguished galaxy of institutional heads, veteran astrologers, spiritual researchers, academicians, and alternative medicine practitioners, alongside enthusiastic delegates arriving from various corners of the region. ​A Multi-Disciplinary Paradigm: Astrology, Spirituality,…

​By Community Health Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 24, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Responding to the state’s continuous call to stabilize emergency medical reserves, the Tripura Acharya Samaj Kalyan Parishad successfully organized a voluntary blood donation camp on Sunday. The humanitarian drive was hosted within the premises of the historic Netaji Subhash Vidyaniketan Higher Secondary School in Agartala, drawing dozens of local youths, community organizers, and social volunteers who queued up to donate blood. ​The noble public health initiative was officially inaugurated by Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and BJP State President Rajib Bhattacharjee, who attended as the Chief Guest…

​By Political Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 24, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Launching a sharp, multi-pronged counter-offensive ahead of the ruling establishment’s promotional milestones, the Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) has announced a massive, week-long statewide agitation starting today. Addressing the media during a crucial press conference hosted at the Congress Bhavan on Sunday, State Congress Spokesperson Prabir Chakraborty presented a scathing report card on the central administration as it approaches the completion of 12 years in office on May 26. ​Flanked by senior department heads, Chakraborty characterized the over-a-decade tenure of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led BJP government as…

​By Education & Youth Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 24, 2026 ​AGARTALA: In a vibrant display of community support and encouragement for the local student community, the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) Jogendranagar Regional Committee hosted a special felicitation drive on Sunday. The youth organization reached out to the meritorious students of the locality who successfully cleared the recently announced Class X (Madhyamik) and Class XII (Higher Secondary) board examinations with flying colors. ​The youth wing presented the high-achieving board scholars with fresh floral bouquets, writing pens, and customized commemorative mementos. The localized educational outreach initiative has…

​By Political Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 24, 2026 ​AGARTALA: In accordance with the structured organizational blueprint of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), a high-level organizational meeting of the BJP Mahila Morcha (Women’s Wing) was held at the state party headquarters on Sunday. The session focused on reviewing internal organizational strength, scaling up grassroots mobilization, and establishing concrete operational windows to smoothly implement welfare policies driven by both the central and state governments. ​The organizational convention was led by BJP State President Rajib Bhattacharjee, alongside Mahila Morcha State President Mimi Majumder, and BJP State Vice-President Tapas Bhattacharjee, along…

​By Business Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 24, 2026 ​AGARTALA: In a major blow to the household budgets of the common man, retail prices of petrol and diesel were hiked yet again across the country and the state on Saturday. This marks the third consecutive upward revision in less than 10 days, pushing cumulative fuel prices up by nearly ₹5 per litre within a week and triggering severe anxieties across domestic retail markets. ​In the latest pricing tranche released by state-run oil marketing companies, the price of petrol has been increased by 87 paise per litre, while diesel…