SALARY CRISIS: Samagra Shiksha Teachers Launch Statewide Protests; Deputation Submitted to District Education Officers Across 8 Districts Agartala | February 6, 2026 Reported by: Tripura 24 News Desk Frustrated by chronic delays in salary disbursements, teachers working under the Samagra Shiksha (SS) scheme took to the streets across Tripura today. In a synchronized statewide movement, teacher unions submitted formal deputations to the District Education Officers (DEOs) in all eight districts of the state, demanding an immediate end to the “salary harassment” they face every month. The Hub of the Protest: West Tripura District As a key part of the statewide…

CRACKDOWN ON CONGESTION: AMC Launches Intensive Eviction Drive from Post Office Chowmuhani to Shakuntala Road Agartala | February 6, 2026 Reported by: Tripura 24 News Desk The Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) intensified its mission to declutter the state capital today with a massive anti-encroachment drive. The operation targeted the city’s primary commercial artery, stretching from Post Office Chowmuhani through Hariganga Basak Road and into the heavily congested Shakuntala Road. Reclaiming Footpaths for Pedestrians The drive, conducted by the AMC Task Force in coordination with the Traffic Police, aimed to address long-standing complaints regarding the shrinking space for pedestrians and the…

REVIVING TRADITION, EMPOWERING WOMEN: Tribal Welfare Minister Bikash Debbarma Chairs Strategic Review on Handloom & Sericulture Agartala | February 6, 2026 Reported by: Tripura 24 News Desk In a major push towards making rural women self-reliant and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities, the Department of Tribal Welfare organized a high-level review meeting on Friday. The session, held at the Secretary’s Office premises in Gorkhabasti, Agartala, focused on leveraging Tripura’s traditional Handloom and Sericulture sectors as primary engines for women’s economic empowerment. Focus on Economic Independence The meeting was presided over by the Hon’ble Minister for Tribal Welfare, Bikash Debbarma, and attended…

CELEBRATING KNOWLEDGE: CM Dr. Manik Saha Joins Students at Bardowali School for ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026’; Inspires Stress-Free Learning Agartala | February 6, 2026 Reported by: Tripura 24 Desk In an atmosphere filled with enthusiasm and youthful energy, the 9th edition of ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ (PPC) was held today across the nation. In Tripura, the state-level highlights centered on Agartala’s Bardowali Higher Secondary School, where Hon’ble Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha joined hundreds of students, teachers, and parents to witness the live interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Building Confidence for ‘Viksit Bharat’ Addressing the media after the session, Chief…

CRACKDOWN IN WEST CHAMPAMURA: East Agartala Police Seize 500 Bottles of Banned Cough Syrup; Two Peddlers Nabbed Agartala | February 6, 2026 Reported by: Tripura 24 News Desk In a significant move toward a “Nasha Mukt” (Drug-Free) Tripura, the East Agartala Police achieved major success on Friday morning by busting a narcotics storage facility in the West Champamura area. Acting on precise intelligence, the police team conducted a surprise raid on a residential property, leading to the recovery of a substantial cache of contraband. The Operation: 500 Bottles of ‘S-Cof’ Recovered The operation, carried out under the leadership of East…

MAYOR ON THE GROUND: Dipak Majumder Inspects Lake Chowmuhani Bazar; Warns Against Illegal Encroachment and Outlines Modernization Plan Agartala | February 6, 2026 Reported by: Tripura 24 News Desk In a major push toward urban discipline and market modernization, Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) Mayor Dipak Majumder conducted an extensive inspection of the Lake Chowmuhani Bazar today. Accompanied by Municipal Commissioner Dr. Shailesh Kumar Yadav and local corporators, the Mayor took stock of the current infrastructure and the rising challenges posed by illegal commercial activities in one of the city’s busiest trading hubs. Cracking Down on “Market Anarchy” During the inspection,…

RESISTANCE ON THE STREETS: CPI(ML) Hits Agartala Roads to Mobilize Support for Feb 12 Nationwide Strike Agartala | February 6, 2026 Reported by: Tripura 24 News Desk In a powerful display of political activism, the Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) organized a spirited protest rally in the heart of Agartala today. The demonstration was held to drum up support for the upcoming Nationwide General Strike on February 12, called by central trade unions and sectoral federations to protest the central government’s economic and labor policies. The Rally: From Paradise Chowmuhani to the City Heart The protest march commenced from the…

Agartala | February 5, 2026 Reported by: Tripura 24 News Desk In a swift and coordinated operation today, the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) task force, backed by local police, launched a massive eviction drive across the city’s primary commercial hubs. The crackdown targeted unauthorized roadside shops and footpath encroachments stretching from the Post Office area to Kaman Chowmuhani and the heavily congested Shakuntala Road. The Crackdown on Congestion The operation began early this afternoon as municipal workers and heavy machinery moved into the RMS-Kaman Chowmuhani stretch. For years, this vital corridor has been plagued by narrow passages due to illegal…

Agartala | February 5, 2026 Reported by: Tripura 24 News Desk In a significant move toward decentralized planning and rural empowerment, the West Tripura Zilla Parishad convened a crucial meeting today at its conference hall. The session, presided over by Acting Chairperson (In-charge) Biswajit Shil, focused exclusively on the systematic evaluation and formulation of budgets for the Gram Panchayat areas under the district’s jurisdiction. Focus on Development and Self-Reliance The meeting was attended by Panchayat Samiti chairpersons, Block Development Officers (BDOs), and senior district officials. The primary objective was to ensure that the budgetary allocations for the upcoming fiscal year…

Agartala | February 5, 2026 Reported by: Tripura 24 News Desk In a high-decibel press interaction today, Tipra Motha Supremo Pradyot Kishore Debbarma broke his silence on several burning issues currently shaping the political landscape of Tripura. Addressing the media, the royal scion-turned-politician delivered a direct message to both the State and Central governments regarding the TTAADC Elections, the Kokborok Roman Script controversy, and the status of the Delhi Tripartite Agreement. “No Compromise on Roman Script” Reiterating his “non-negotiable” stance, Pradyot Kishore slammed those attempting to polarize the linguistic debate. He asserted that the choice of script is a fundamental…

Agartala | February 5, 2026 Reported by: Tripura 24 News Desk While Agartala strives to drape itself in the “Smart City” tag, the ground reality for its citizens is becoming a saga of “Smart Harassment.” In a shocking display of administrative apathy, a massive crater has been left open for nearly four months at the busy RMS Chowmuhani, directly opposite the News Vanguard office. A “Mystery Hole” Paralyzing Local Business The excavation, which appeared nearly 120 days ago, has become a permanent fixture of the landscape. Despite the central location, neither the Agartala Smart City Limited (ASCL) nor the contracted…

Amarpur | February 5, 2026 Reported by: Tripura 24 News Desk The daily lives of commuters came to a grinding halt on Thursday as frustrated residents of the Paschim Sambhajay Para area, under the Amarpur RD Block, launched a massive road blockade on the vital Amarpur–Gandacherra thoroughfare. The protest, fueled by years of administrative neglect, highlights the crumbling infrastructure and the parched reality of rural Tripura. Protest Born from Desperation Beginning early in the morning, hundreds of villagers, including women and the elderly, sat across the highway, effectively cutting off communication between Amarpur and Gandacherra. The protesters alleged that despite…