​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | April 4, 2026 ​AGARTALA: In a decisive move to secure their legal and financial rights, hundreds of workers under the banner of the Tripura Jute Mill Joint Movement Committee organized a massive “Gan-Deputation” (mass deputation) today. The workers marched to the office of the Managing Director (MD) of the Tripura Jute Mill, submitting a collective “re-attraction” letter (memorandum) demanding the immediate disbursement of arrears and benefits that have been pending for decades. ​The protest began with a colorful and spirited procession that wound through the streets of Agartala before converging at the…

​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | April 4, 2026 ​BARKATHAL: With the TTAADC (Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council) elections just over a week away, the political heat in the 14–Bodhjungnagar–Wakkinnagar constituency reached a boiling point today. A massive, colorful rally was organized in the Barkathal Market area in support of Tipra Motha Party (TMP) candidate Runil Debbarma, showcasing the party’s significant grassroots mobilization in the tribal heartland. ​The rally, dominated by the party’s signature flags and slogans, saw thousands of “Tiprasa” warriors and local supporters marching through the main thoroughfares of Barkathal, calling for a decisive mandate…

​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | April 3, 2026 ​AGARTALA: In a move to strengthen the collective bargaining power of workers in the energy sector, the Tripura Prakritik Gas Mazdoor Sangha (Natural Gas Workers’ Union), in collaboration with the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS), Tripura Pradesh, organized a crucial organizational meeting today. The session focused specifically on the grievances and operational challenges faced by LCB (Light Commercial Vehicle) drivers involved in the distribution of natural gas across the state. ​The branch committee meeting served as a platform for drivers to voice long-standing issues regarding their working conditions, safety protocols,…

​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | April 3, 2026 ​AGARTALA: In a series of successful anti-narcotics operations over the last 48 hours, the Government Railway Police (GRP) and Railway Protection Force (RPF) have intensified their vigil at the Agartala Railway Station. Following yesterday’s arrest of a Bihar native with contraband syrup, security forces apprehended three more individuals last night in possession of a significant haul of dry cannabis (Ganja) and intoxicating cough syrups. ​The crackdown is part of a special drive to disrupt the “Bihar-Tripura” narcotics corridor that often uses express trains for the transit of illegal substances.…

​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | April 3, 2026 ​AGARTALA: In a profound display of faith and devotion, the Christian community in Agartala observed Good Friday today with solemnity and prayer. A major commemorative service was held at the City Baptist Church located in the Supari Bagan area, where hundreds of believers gathered to reflect on the crucifixion and sacrifice of Jesus Christ. ​The atmosphere at the church remained quiet and meditative, as Good Friday marks one of the most significant days in the Christian liturgical calendar, preceding the celebration of Easter Sunday. ​A Day of Deep Reflection…

​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | April 3, 2026 ​AGARTALA: In a powerful display of social responsibility, the Tripura Rajya Karmachari Sangha (TRKS) celebrated its 11th Foundation Day today with a mega voluntary blood donation camp. The event was held at the Dental Nursing College within the IGM Hospital premises, drawing a large number of government employees and health workers who stepped forward to contribute to the state’s blood reserves. ​The camp was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Mayor and MLA Dipak Majumder, who lauded the employees’ union for choosing a life-saving cause to mark their organizational milestone.…

​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | April 2, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Reacting sharply to the reports of political violence emerging from Kamalpur yesterday, Tripura Pradesh Congress President Ashish Kumar Saha addressed the media today to express his “deep concern and condemnation.” Speaking at the Congress Bhavan, Saha alleged that the state is witnessing a “planned breakdown of law and order” ahead of the crucial TTAADC polls and the Dharmanagar bye-election. ​The Congress President’s reaction follows an incident in Kamalpur where opposition workers and local residents were reportedly targeted in a series of late-night confrontations. ​Allegations of Political Patronage ​During…

​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | April 2, 2026 ​AGARTALA: In a significant breakthrough against the inter-state narcotics trade, the Government Railway Police (GRP) and security forces at Agartala Railway Station successfully apprehended a drug trafficker this evening. The operation led to the seizure of a large consignment of contraband cough syrup destined for the black market. ​The incident occurred around 07:00 PM in the parking area located between the RPF Post and the Pay & Use toilet at Agartala Railway Station. ​The Apprehension and Seizure ​Acting on specific intelligence and heightened vigil during the holiday period, security…

​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | April 2, 2026 ​AGARTALA: A festive day turned into a nightmare for a family from Barkathal after a high-speed collision occurred today in front of the Shalbagan Oxygen Park, under the jurisdiction of the NCC Police Station. The accident involved a passenger auto-rickshaw and a speeding motorcycle, leaving a female passenger critically injured. ​The injured has been identified as Liza Debbarma, a resident of the Barkathal area. ​The Incident: Hit and Run ​According to eyewitnesses and local police, the auto-rickshaw (bearing registration number TR01J3858) was traveling past the Oxygen Park when it…

​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | April 2, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Preparations for the high-stakes Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) elections reached a critical logistical milestone today. Under heavy security cover, a fresh consignment of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), sourced from Madhya Pradesh, arrived at the Umakanta Academy grounds in Agartala. ​The arrival of these machines follows recent concerns raised by opposition parties regarding the availability and version of voting technology to be used in the upcoming council polls. ​Swift Distribution to Districts ​The Umakanta Academy grounds have been turned into a high-security transit hub. Speaking to…

​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | April 2, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Raising serious concerns over the sanctity of the electoral process, the Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) has demanded that the upcoming TTAADC (Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council) elections and the Dharmanagar assembly bye-election be conducted via paper ballots. In a press conference held at the Congress Bhavan today, party spokespersons alleged that the current EVM-based system lacks transparency and that the State Election Commission is acting under government pressure. ​The briefing was addressed by TPCC Spokesperson Prabir Chakraborty and General Secretary Prasanta Sen Choudhury, following a contentious…

​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | April 2, 2026 ​AGARTALA: In a major political development ahead of the upcoming TTAADC (Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council) elections, the Tipra Motha Party faced a significant setback in the Natunbazar-Malbasa constituency. During a high-octane joining ceremony today, approximately 700 voters from diverse backgrounds officially severed ties with Tipra Motha to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). ​The new members were formally welcomed into the party fold by Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha, who personally handed over the saffron flag to the defecting leaders. ​Shift in the Tribal Heartland ​The…