​By Political Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 21, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Demanding the immediate scrapping of the controversial central labor codes and seeking robust social security frameworks, the All Tripura Unorganized Workers Congress (TPUWC) held its state convention today. The high-profile workers’ assembly was organized at the auditorium of the historic Sakhicharan Vidyaniketan Higher Secondary School in Agartala. ​The convention focused on the ongoing economic distress, wage stagnation, and a perceived reduction in legal protections for casual, agricultural, and unorganized sector laborers across the state. ​Key Grievances Highlighted at the Assembly ​The trade union leaders and delegates highlighted a…

​By Agriculture & Dairy Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 21, 2026 ​AGARTALA: In a structured bid to fortify veterinary outreach and boost the rural dairy economy, the Animal Resources Development Department (ARDD) organized a high-profile state-level workshop on Thursday. The event, hosted at the auditorium of Pragna Bhavan in Agartala, marked a major milestone for the department with the formal launch of an official ARDD corporate identity logo and a mass distribution drive of medical kits to Pashu Sakhis (community livestock caregivers). ​The state-level mobilization program was inaugurated by Animal Resources Development Minister Sudhangshu Das, who attended as…

​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 21, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Marking a milestone in the history of the state’s traditional agro-industry, International Tea Day was celebrated officially for the first time in Tripura. The landmark initiative, organized by the Tripura Tea Development Corporation (TTDC), aimed to spotlight the heritage of local tea estates and accelerate modern packaging, marketing, and cross-border trade networks. ​The central commemorative event was held in the capital city, headed by TTDC Chairman Samir Ghosh. Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) Deputy Mayor Manika Das Datta attended as the Guest of Honor, alongside senior tea estate managers,…

​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 21, 2026 ​AGARTALA: In a major reinforcement to the state’s internal security matrix, a grand ceremonial Passing Out Parade was held on Thursday at the Kumar Trishul Dhari (KTD) Singh Police Training Academy in Narsingarh, located on the outskirts of Agartala. The high-profile event marked the formal induction of the 91st and 92nd batches of recruit constables into the mainstream ranks of the Tripura Police following months of intensive training. ​The ceremony was graced by Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha, who attended as the Chief Guest, reviewed the parade, and…

​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 21, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Following the grand ceremonial Passing Out Parade of the newly trained police constables, Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha hosted a comprehensive press conference today. The media interaction took place right after the high-profile ceremony at the Kumar Trishul Dhari (KTD) Singh Police Training Academy in Narsingarh, on the outskirts of the capital. ​Addressing journalists, the Chief Minister—who also holds the state’s Home portfolio—outlined the government’s visionary roadmap for sweeping police reforms, infrastructure modernization, and an aggressive upcoming recruitment drive to fortify Tripura’s internal security matrix. ​A Historic…

​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 21, 2026 ​AGARTALA: The Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) observed the 35th death anniversary of former Prime Minister Bharat Ratna Rajiv Gandhi with due solemnity and deep respect today. To mark the day, which is nationwide observed as National Anti-Terrorism Day, a solemn memorial service was organized at the state party headquarters at Congress Bhavan in Agartala. ​The commemoration was attended by veteran Congress leader and MLA Gopal Chandra Roy, alongside a host of senior organizational heads, frontal wing leaders, and party loyalists. ​Paying Floral Tributes to a Visionary Leader ​The…

​By Political Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 21, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Launching a direct offensive against the central government over inflation and economic distress, the Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) organized a high-profile press conference at Congress Bhavan today. Senior party leaders launched a scathing critique against the Prime Minister’s recent public addresses, accusing the top leadership of using divisive political rhetoric to divert public attention away from burning economic realities like crushing inflation and unemployment. ​To convert this discontent into a mass public movement, the state Congress unit announced a major week-long agitation that will sweep across various…

​By Political Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 20, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Denouncing the alarming rise in crimes against women and rampant systemic inaction, the Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist) organized a high-intensity demonstration in front of the Agartala City Centre today. The protest was triggered by a recent heartbreaking incident in Rajasthan where two sisters were driven to suicide following continuous harassment and institutional apathy, as well as recent cases of sexual assault reported within Tripura. ​Responding to a nationwide call for resistance by the SUCI(C) General Secretary, hundreds of party activists and civil society members gathered to…

​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 20, 2026 ​AGARTALA: In a major push to strengthen the waste management infrastructure under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin), the West Tripura District Administration has introduced a new fleet of sanitation vehicles. A colorful flagging-off ceremony was organized today in the courtyard of the West Tripura District Magistrate and Collector’s office, where six state-of-the-art garbage collection vehicles were officially commissioned into service. ​The formal flag-off was jointly performed by West Tripura District Magistrate Dr. Vishal Kumar and West Tripura Zilla Parishad Sabhadhipati (Chairperson) Biswajit Shil. ​A New Chapter in Cleanliness ​This…

​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 20, 2026 ​AGARTALA: In a major leap toward digital public outreach and administrative accessibility, Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha chaired the newly introduced virtual version of his signature public grievance redressal initiative, “Mukhyamantri Samipeshu” (In the Presence of the Chief Minister). The high-tech interactive session was hosted from the state-of-the-art conference hall of the Tripura Institution for Transformation (TIFT), located at S.P. Mukherjee Lane in Agartala. ​The expansion of the grievance platform into the digital realm allows citizens living in remote and far-flung subdivisions to directly communicate their hardships to…

​By Health Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 20, 2026 ​AGARTALA: In solidarity with a nationwide call for resistance against corporate pharmaceutical monopolies, retail pharmacies across Tripura completely downed their shutters today. Marking a highly successful 12-hour general strike, members of the All Tripura Chemists and Druggists Association (ATCDA) staged a massive demonstration in the capital city, culminating in a formal deputation and memorandum submission to the West Tripura District Magistrate (DM) addressed directly to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ​The near-total response to the shutdown left pharmaceutical retail counters deserted across major commercial points, though essential emergency counters inside…

​By Energy Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 21, 2026 ​AGARTALA: In a historic move aimed at achieving green energy self-reliance and slashing domestic electricity bills, Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath announced a groundbreaking rooftop solar scheme today. Under this ambitious clean energy initiative, the state government will facilitate the installation of 1-kilowatt (kW) capacity household solar panel systems for 1,500,000 (1.5 lakh) families at a token beneficiary cost of just ₹1,000. ​The massive grid-connected solar rollout is being hailed as one of the largest decentralized renewable energy drives in the region, designed to fundamentally alter Tripura’s power consumption…