By Tripura24 News Desk | Agartala Wednesday, February 11, 2026 AGARTALA: The democratic process for the legal fraternity in the state has officially shifted into high gear as the Bar Council of Tripura prepares for its upcoming elections. Addressing a press conference at the Tripura High Court premises today, the designated Returning Officer, Shri S.C. Das, announced the final schedule and guidelines for the 2026 Bar Council Elections. The Election Schedule Returning Officer S.C. Das informed the media that all necessary logistical and security arrangements have been finalized to ensure a free and fair polling process. Crucial Election for the…

By Tripura24 News Desk | Agartala Wednesday, February 11, 2026 AGARTALA: On the eve of the historic Nationwide General Strike, the Tripura state units of the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) and the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) held a joint press conference today. The leadership issued a clarion call to the workers, farmers, and common citizens of the state to make the February 12 Strike a total success to protest against the “anti-people and pro-corporate” policies of the Central Government. Resisting the Attack on Labor and Agriculture Addressing the media, senior leaders from both organizations emphasized that the…

By Tripura24 News Desk | Agartala Wednesday, February 11, 2026 AGARTALA: In a vibrant celebration of academic beginnings and professional commitment, the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tripura, Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha, graced the Fresher’s Welcome ceremony for the new batches of Agartala Government Dental College (AGDC) and IGM Hospital. The event was held today at the Muktadhara Auditorium, Agartala, commencing at 10:00 AM. A Warm Welcome to the Healthcare Vanguard The auditorium was packed with enthusiastic students, faculty members, and healthcare professionals as the Chief Minister was received with traditional honors. The program, organized to integrate the new medical and…

By Tripura24 News Desk | Agartala Wednesday, February 11, 2026 AGARTALA: In a major success against the illegal drug trade, the Government Railway Police (GRP) and Railway Protection Force (RPF) seized a massive consignment of contraband cough syrup at Agartala Railway Station today. Acting on a tip-off, security forces recovered nearly 3,000 bottles of Escuf syrup from the Garib Rath Express shortly after it arrived at the platform. The Arrest: From Classroom to Crime The most shocking aspect of the seizure was the detention of the primary suspect, identified as Rakesh Hossain (45). Hossain, a resident of the state, is…

By Tripura24 News Desk | Agartala Tuesday, February 10, 2026 AGARTALA: In a landmark move toward transforming the rural landscape of the state, Union Minister for Rural Development, Agriculture, and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, is arriving in Agartala tomorrow. The Union Minister will lead a grand Public Representatives’ Conference at the Swami Vivekananda Maidan (Astabal) on February 11, 2026, to officially inaugurate the implementation of the Viksit Bharat–G RAM G Act 2025 in Tripura. Inauguration of Projects Worth ₹546 Crore Announcing the details in a press conference held at the Secretariat today, Tripura’s Panchayat Minister Shri Kishor Barman…

By Tripura24 News Desk | Agartala Tuesday, February 10, 2026 AGARTALA: In a major push to reclaim public spaces and decongest the city’s busiest commercial hub, the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) carried out a massive eviction drive at Maharajganj Bazar (MG Bazar) today. The operation, which began in the early hours, targeted illegal extensions, permanent structures on footpaths, and unauthorized stalls that have long hindered traffic and pedestrian movement. The Operation: Bulldozers at Maharajganj Equipped with JCB excavators and a large task force, the AMC team moved through the narrow lanes of Maharajganj Bazar, the largest wholesale and retail market…

By Tripura24 News Desk | Agartala Tuesday, February 10, 2026 AGARTALA: Tense moments were witnessed in the heart of the capital city today as a large group of job aspirants for the post of Special Executive (Tripura Police) staged a sudden protest demonstration near the official residence of Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha. The protesters, frustrated by a nearly three-year delay in the recruitment process, demanded the immediate publication of the merit list and the issuance of appointment letters. The Protest: Aspirants Demand Justice The demonstration began on Tuesday morning when hundreds of candidates, who had cleared their interviews…

By Tripura24 News Desk | Agartala Tuesday, February 10, 2026 AGARTALA: In a spirited show of strength, the Tripura Karmachari Samanway Committee (H.B. Road) organized a massive protest rally today in the capital city. The demonstration was held to mobilize state government employees and teachers for the upcoming Nationwide General Strike scheduled for February 12, 2026, called by various central trade unions and national federations. March for Employees’ Rights The rally, which saw participation from hundreds of employees across various government departments, wound through the major thoroughfares of Agartala. Carrying banners and shouting slogans against “anti-worker policies,” the protestors emphasized…

By Tripura24 News Desk | Agartala Tuesday, February 10, 2026 AGARTALA (Krishnagar): Shri Tokhan Sahu, the Hon’ble Minister of State (MoS) for Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, addressed a pivotal press conference today at the Pradesh BJP Karjalaya in Krishnagar. The Minister, currently on a two-day official tour of Tripura, shared a detailed roadmap for the state’s urban development, emphasizing the “Housing for All” mission and the progress of the Smart City projects. Focus on PMAY-U 2.0 and Light House Project Addressing the media at 01:00 PM, Shri Sahu highlighted that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra…

By Tripura24 News Desk | Agartala Tuesday, February 10, 2026 AGARTALA: On the occasion of the 4th anniversary of the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC), Mayor Shri Dipak Majumder raised a critical concern regarding the city’s water management. Speaking at a social welfare event organized in Ward No. 4, the Mayor attributed the difficulty in providing purified drinking water to every household to the “unnecessary and excessive wastage of water” by a section of city residents. Call for Responsible Water Usage The Mayor noted that while the state government and the AMC are working tirelessly to upgrade the urban water infrastructure,…

By Tripura24 News Desk | Agartala Tuesday, February 10, 2026 AGARTALA (Civil Secretariat): In a major step toward ensuring public safety and humane animal welfare, the Government of Tripura held a high-level press conference today at the Civil Secretariat to outline a comprehensive action plan for managing stray dogs, cattle, and other animals on the state’s roads. The press meet, held at 12:00 Noon, was addressed by Secretary of the Animal Resources Development (ARD) Department, Deepa D. Nair, who emphasized that these measures are being strictly implemented in compliance with the Supreme Court’s directives (dated November 7, 2025). Compliance with…

By Tripura24 News Desk | Agartala Monday, February 9, 2026 AGARTALA: In a major political move aimed at countering the current administration’s rural policies, the Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) held a high-profile press conference today at the Pradesh Congress Bhavan. Led by TPCC President Shri Ashish Kumar Saha and joined by senior spokesperson Shri Prabir Chakraborty, the leadership outlined a series of protest programs and shared the party’s stance on upcoming state events. Restoring Rural Rights: The ‘Raj Bhavan Abhiyan’ President Ashish Kumar Saha announced that the Congress party will launch a massive ‘Raj Bhavan Abhiyan’ (March to Governor’s…