​By Sonamura Correspondent | Tripura 24.in SONAMURA | May 18, 2026 ​SONAMURA: In a major success under the ongoing anti-narcotics drive, the personnel of the Sonamura Police Station intercepted and seized a massive consignment of contraband items from the Indo-Bangla international border area today. Acting on specific patrolling inputs, the police recovered approximately 30 kilograms of premium-grade dry marijuana (Ganja) left abandoned in the Matinagar border region. ​According to sub-divisional police authorities, the estimated market value of the confiscated contraband is pegged at around ₹6 lakh in the illegal cross-border smuggling network. ​The Border Interception ​Police sources stated that a…

​By Literary Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 17, 2026 ​AGARTALA: The Agartala Press Club witnessed a solemn and intellectually stimulating evening today as five highly significant books authored by eminent writer and researcher Dr. Pranab Sengupta were officially unveiled. Traversing the crucial domains of history, jurisprudence, criminal investigation, and journalism, the multi-volume book launch drew an illustrious gathering of legal luminaries, academics, and cultural icons from across the state. ​The ceremony highlighted Dr. Sengupta’s extensive academic depth and his relentless dedication to documenting socio-political evolutions. ​Dignitaries Grace the Milestone Event ​The unveiling ceremony was graced by prominent figures…

​By Sports Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 17, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Putting Tripura firmly on the international junior sports map, the prestigious TTA-Asian 16 & Under Ranking Junior Tennis Tournament officially kicked off its qualifying legs this weekend. Jointly organized by the All India Tennis Association (AITA), the Asian Tennis Federation (ATF), and the Tripura Tennis Association (TTA), the high-profile tournament is being hosted across two premier venues in the capital: the State Tennis Complex at Malancha Niwas and the Dasarath Deb State Sports Complex (DDSSC) from May 16 to May 23, 2026. ​The official grand Inauguration Ceremony is…

​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 17, 2026 ​AGARTALA: In a major organizational move aimed at countering the ruling BJP narrative and mobilizing the state’s youth, the Tripura Pradesh Youth Congress hosted its first high-profile State Executive Meeting today. The strategic meeting was held at the Agartala Students’ Health Home on Sunday, drawing an impressive crowd of newly elected representatives, field workers, and national political heavyweights. ​The executive assembly served as a platform for top leaders to launch a blistering attack against the Central and State governments over rising unemployment, economic distress, and recent nationwide exam irregularities.…

​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 17, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Emphasizing that blood transcends all social barriers of caste and religion, Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha inaugurated a voluntary blood donation camp organized on the occasion of International Nurses Day 2026. The event, held at the Agartala Government Dental College Auditorium within the IGM Hospital complex, was dedicated to honoring the legacy of Florence Nightingale and the vital contributions of the nursing fraternity. ​The Chief Minister lauded the initiative, noting that aligning a life-saving blood donation drive with a day celebrating health caregivers sends a powerful message…

​By Udaipur Correspondent | Tripura 24.in UDAIPUR | May 16, 2026 ​UDAIPUR: Imbued with deep spiritual fervor, the auspicious occasion of Phalaharini Kali Puja is being celebrated across Tripura today. A magnificent rush of devotees has been witnessed since early morning at the historic Tripura Sundari Temple in Matabari, Udaipur, one of the 51 sacred Shakti Peethas, where special elaborate rituals and prayers are being performed to mark this highly significant day. ​Coinciding with the Jyeshtha Amavasya, this year’s Phalaharini Puja holds immense spiritual weight as it falls on a Saturday, creating the highly auspicious Shonichari Amavasya alignment. ​The Essence…

​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 16, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Facing sudden unemployment, hundreds of rubber plantation and factory workers organized a massive demonstration outside Aranya Bhavan—the state forest department headquarters—in Agartala today. Organized under the banner of the Tripura Government Rubber Plantation Mazdoor Sangh (affiliated with the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh – BMS), the rally was held to protest the abrupt retrenchment of 200 casual and contractual rubber workers. ​The protestors gathered in large numbers outside the high-security administrative complex, blocking the entrance gates and raising slogans against the management of the Tripura Rehabilitation Plantation Corporation (TRPC) and…

​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 16, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Marking a milestone in the integration of advanced technology with public infrastructure, Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha inaugurated the state-of-the-art State Data Centre of the Public Works Department (Water Resources) today. The inaugural ceremony took place at the Visvesvaraya Complex in Kunjaban, Agartala, at 11:00 AM, ushering in a new era of data-driven planning and disaster management for the state. ​The high-tech facility, established under the central National Hydrology Project (NHP), aims to modernize groundwater monitoring, river flow assessment, and real-time flood control mechanisms across Tripura. ​A…

​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 16, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Escallating their political offensive against the current economic situation, the CPI(M) Sadar Sub-Divisional Committee organized a massive protest rally in the capital city today. The demonstration was triggered by yesterday’s sudden overnight surge in fuel rates—which pushed petrol prices past ₹100 per litre in Tripura—and the resulting cascading effect on the prices of vegetables and essential commodities. ​Hundreds of party workers, youth activists, and common citizens marched through the major thoroughfares of Agartala, carrying red flags, placards, and raising slogans against both the Central and State governments. ​A…

​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 16, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Highlighting its ongoing academic achievements and outlining its future expansion plans, the management of Swami Dhananjoy Das Kathiababa Mission College organized a formal press conference at the Agartala Press Club today. The institutional briefing was held to share key updates regarding the upcoming academic session, infrastructure developments, and new student welfare initiatives. ​The press conference was addressed by the senior administrative authority of the college, alongside monastic members of the Kathiababa Mission, Tripura. ​Promoting Holistic Education ​During the briefing, the college authorities emphasized their commitment to providing high-quality,…

​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 15, 2026 ​AGARTALA: In a major push toward “Paperless Governance” and administrative transparency, Minister Sudhangshu Das officially launched the ‘My Sarathi’ application today. The ceremony took place at the Minister’s office in the Civil Secretariat, attended by senior officials from the three departments under his portfolio: Scheduled Caste (SC) Welfare, Fisheries, and Animal Resources Development (ARD). ​The ‘My Sarathi’ app is designed as a centralized Digital Data Monitoring Platform to track the implementation of government schemes and the daily progress of departmental activities. ​Key Features of ‘My Sarathi’ App ​The application…

​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 15, 2026 ​AGARTALA: In a major step toward making Tripura a leader in renewable energy, the Tripura Renewable Energy Development Agency (TREDA) held its 29th Governing Body Meeting today at the Geetanjali Guest House. The high-level meeting was chaired by the Hon’ble Power Minister Shri Ratan Lal Nath, focusing on the state’s progress under national solar missions and outlining the roadmap for future green infrastructure. ​The meeting saw the participation of all eight Zilla Sabhadhipatis, the Secretary of Power, and the Director of TREDA to review the implementation of ongoing clean…