​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 8, 2026 ​AGARTALA: On the occasion of its 77th Foundation Day, the Tripura Law Clerks’ Association organized a formal press conference at the Agartala Press Club yesterday. Senior officials of the association gathered to reflect on the organization’s long-standing history and to highlight the vital role law clerks play as the “backbone” of the state’s judicial administrative system. ​The event served as both a celebration of nearly eight decades of service and a platform to address the current professional challenges faced by law clerks across the state’s various courts. ​A Legacy…

​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 7, 2026 ​AGARTALA: In a move to safeguard scientific education in the state, the Tripura Yuktibad Bikash Mancha (Tripura Forum for the Development of Rationalism) submitted a formal deputation to the Director of the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) today. The delegation raised serious objections to the inclusion of “unscientific” content in school textbooks and called for a curriculum based strictly on modern scientific logic. ​The focal point of the protest was the recently published Class 7 Mathematics textbook, Ganita Prakash, which the organization claims promotes superstition. ​Key…

​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 7, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Following a series of intense electoral battles, the Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) held a crucial review meeting at the Congress Bhavan today. Chaired by State President Ashish Kumar Saha, the meeting focused on analyzing the party’s performance in the recently concluded TTAADC (District Council) elections and the Dharmanagar Assembly by-election, while drafting a strategy for the impending Village Council polls. ​The session saw the participation of senior leaders, including heavyweight MLA Sudip Roy Barman, district presidents, and front-ranking members of the Youth and Mahila Congress. ​Analyzing the…

​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 7, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Frustration among the state’s unemployed youth boiled over today as hundreds of candidates who successfully cleared the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET-1 and TET-2) gathered once again at Shiksha Bhavan. The demonstrators, representing a large pool of qualified aspirants, demanded that the state government initiate a “simultaneous and mass recruitment” drive to fill thousands of vacant teaching positions across Tripura. ​The protest comes amidst reports of an acute shortage of teachers in government-run schools, particularly in rural and TTAADC areas, where many institutions are reportedly functioning with just a…

​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 6, 2026 ​AGARTALA: In a continuous effort to upgrade urban civic amenities, Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) Mayor Dipak Majumder conducted a field inspection of the Battala Mahashmashan (crematorium) and the adjoining market stalls near the Battala Shiva Temple yesterday. The visit was aimed at reviewing the progress of a major ₹85 lakh modernization project designed to ease the hardships faced by citizens during the performing of last rites. ​Accompanied by local corporators and AMC engineers, the Mayor scrutinized the drainage systems and stall placements near the temple to ensure a cleaner…

​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 6 2026 ​AGARTALA: In light of the rapidly shifting political landscape in the state, the CPIM Tripura State Committee held a high-level meeting yesterday at the party’s state headquarters in Melarmath. Led by Leader of the Opposition and State Secretary Jitendra Chaudhury, the meeting focused on a critical assessment of the party’s performance in the recently concluded TTAADC (District Council) elections and the Dharmanagar Assembly by-poll. ​With the ruling BJP-Tipra Motha alliance consolidating its hold, the Left Front leadership met to draft a roadmap for the upcoming Village Council elections and…

​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 6, 2026 ​AGARTALA: To celebrate the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) sweeping success in the recent Assembly elections in West Bengal and other states, the Banamalipur Mandal organized a massive Bijay Michil (Victory Rally) in the heart of the capital today. The rally, which commenced from the front of the Banamalipur Mandal office, saw an outpouring of thousands of party supporters, turning the streets into a sea of saffron. ​The event was led by BJP State President and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Shri Rajib Bhattacharjee, alongside local leadership and hundreds of…

​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 6, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Aiming to bolster its organizational structure and sharpen the ideological focus of its cadre, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Tripura Pradesh, launched a comprehensive training program for Mandal Trainers at the state party headquarters today. The session marks the beginning of a statewide initiative to empower local leaders ahead of the upcoming administrative challenges and the 2028 roadmap. ​The inaugural session was attended by a galaxy of top leaders, reflecting the high priority the party is placing on grassroots discipline and political education. ​A High-Profile Inauguration ​The training…

​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 6, 2026 ​AGARTALA: In a major boost to the city’s healthcare infrastructure, the much-anticipated Agartala Civil Hospital is set to be inaugurated soon. Mayor of Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC), Dipak Majumder, conducted a comprehensive inspection of the facility yesterday at Jackson Gate, confirming that the project is in its final stages and likely to open its doors to the public by the first week of June. ​The Mayor, accompanied by senior AMC officials and local corporators, reviewed the pending technical works to ensure the hospital is ready for a grand inauguration…

​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 7, 2026 ​AGARTALA: In a major breakthrough against street crime in the capital, the New Capital Complex (NCC) Police Station has successfully apprehended three individuals involved in a brazen daylight robbery. The arrests follow an intensive investigation into a snatching incident that occurred in the Indranagar area late last month. ​The operation was spearheaded by SDPO Subrata Barman, whose team tracked the suspects through a combination of local intelligence and CCTV surveillance. ​The Incident: April 29 ​The robbery took place on April 29, when a woman walking through the Indranagar locality…

​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 5, 2026 ​AGARTALA: In a final step toward establishing the new administrative council, a high-level delegation of 24 Members of the District Council (MDCs) called on Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu at the Raj Bhavan today. The delegation, which included two prominent MDCs from the Tipra Motha Party, formally invited the Governor to grace the upcoming oath-taking ceremony of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC). ​The ceremony, scheduled for tomorrow, marks the beginning of a new term for the council following the decisive mandate in the recent district council elections.…

​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 5, 2026 ​AGARTALA: The Communist Party of India (Marxist) today observed the 208th birth anniversary of the world-renowned philosopher, economist, and revolutionary, Karl Marx, with due solemnity and respect. The state-level commemoration was held at the CPIM State Headquarters (Melarmath) in Agartala, where party leaders and workers gathered to pay tribute to the father of modern scientific socialism. ​The event took place amidst a significant political climate in the region, with leaders emphasizing the continued relevance of Marxian ideology in addressing contemporary economic challenges and labor rights. ​Floral Tributes and Solemn…