By Tripura24 News Desk | Agartala Tuesday, February 3, 2026 AGARTALA: Raising a battle cry against the central government’s recent legislative changes to rural employment, the Tripura Pradesh Mahila Congress organized a high-voltage press conference today at the Pradesh Congress Bhavan. The leadership officially launched the state-level chapter of the “MNREGA Bachao Sangram” (Save MNREGA Struggle), aimed at resisting the replacement of the historic employment guarantee scheme with the new VB-G RAM G Act. A “Deadly Blow” to Women’s Economic Dignity Addressing the media, Tripura Pradesh Mahila Congress leaders expressed grave concern over the Union Budget 2026-27. They alleged that…

By Tripura24 News Desk | Agartala Tuesday, February 3, 2026 AGARTALA: To commemorate the fourth anniversary of the current board of the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC), a special humanitarian program was organized today at the Ward No. 49 Office. The event, spearheaded by the local Corporator Shri Harisadhan Debnath, saw the distribution of warm blankets to hundreds of underprivileged residents to help them brave the winter chill. A Milestone of Development and Service The program was graced by the Hon’ble Mayor of Agartala, Shri Dipak Majumder, who formally handed over the blankets to the beneficiaries. Speaking on the occasion, the…

By Tripura24 News Desk | Agartala Tuesday, February 3, 2026 AGARTALA: The playground of Ramnagar High School buzzed with energy and athletic fervor today as the school organized its Annual Sports Competition. The event, which saw enthusiastic participation from students across all grades, was formally inaugurated by the Hon’ble Mayor of Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) and local MLA, Shri Dipak Majumder. Encouraging Holistic Development The ceremony began with a colourful march-past by the school’s four houses, followed by the lighting of the ceremonial torch. Addressing the students and teachers, Mayor Dipak Majumder emphasized the importance of physical education in the…

By Tripura24 News Desk | Agartala Tuesday, February 3, 2026 AGARTALA: Strengthening the spirit of cooperative federalism, the capital of Tripura today hosted the 3rd Regional Workshop under the State Support Mission (SSM) of NITI Aayog. The high-level event, held at Hotel Polo Towers, was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tripura, Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha. The workshop brought together senior policymakers, experts, and representatives from 14 Eastern and North-Eastern States and Union Territories to discuss the roadmap for structural transformation and decentralized governance. Governance Beyond Institutions: CM’s Vision In his keynote address, Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha emphasized…

By Tripura24 News Desk | Anandanagar Tuesday, February 3, 2026 AGARTALA: Fulfilling a long-standing demand of the local community and the student fraternity, the Anandanagar Class 12 School is set to receive a massive infrastructural facelift. On Tuesday, the Hon’ble Deputy Speaker of the Tripura Legislative Assembly and local MLA, Shri Ramprasad Paul, formally laid the foundation stone for a state-of-the-art school building. A ₹8.5 Crore Investment in Future Generations The new multi-storeyed concrete building is being constructed at an estimated cost of ₹8.5 crore. To accommodate the growing number of students and modern educational needs, the building will feature…

By Tripura24 News Desk | Agartala Tuesday, February 3, 2026 AGARTALA: Marking five decades of social service and community bonding, the Shanti Sangha of Charipara commenced its Golden Jubilee (Subarna Jayanti) celebrations with a series of philanthropic initiatives today. The highlight of the day was a mega blood donation camp organized at the club premises, which was formally inaugurated by the Hon’ble Governor of Tripura, Indra Sena Reddy Nallu. A Noble Start to the Jubilee Year The club, which has been a cornerstone of social activities in the Charipara area for 50 years, turned into a hub of humanitarian spirit…

By Tripura24 News Desk | Agartala Tuesday, February 3, 2026 AGARTALA: In a grand ceremony dedicated to academic excellence and social equality, the Department of Welfare of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Other Backward Classes (OBC), Government of Tripura, organized the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Smarak Medha Puraskar (Memorial Merit Award) distribution ceremony today at Pragna Bhavan, Agartala. The event was graced by the Hon’ble Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha, who presented awards to students from the SC and OBC communities who excelled in their Madhyamik and Higher Secondary examinations. Fulfilling Ambedkar’s Dream of Social Equality Addressing a hall packed with…

By: News Reporter, Tripura24.in Agartala, Tripura Monday, February 2, 2026 Agartala: In a landmark move toward digital financial inclusion, the Tripura Gramin Bank (TGB) officially launched its first-ever Co-Branded RuPay Credit Card today at a prestigious ceremony held at Pragya Bhavan, Agartala. This initiative, executed in collaboration with its sponsor bank, Punjab National Bank (PNB), marks TGB as the first Regional Rural Bank (RRB) among all PNB-sponsored RRBs in India to introduce such a digital credit facility. The launch coincides with the Golden Jubilee Year of Tripura Gramin Bank, signaling a major leap from traditional rural banking to modern, techno-savvy…

By: News Reporter, Tripura24.in Agartala, Tripura Monday, February 2, 2026 Agartala: In a major push towards strengthening the rural and semi-urban financial ecosystem of the state, a day-long awareness program on Financial Inclusion, PM’s Flagship Schemes, and Cyber Crime Prevention was organized today at the Muktdhara Auditorium. The initiative was jointly spearheaded by the West Tripura District Administration and the Directorate of Institutional Finance, Government of Tripura. The event served a dual purpose: educating the public on safeguarding their digital wealth and recognizing the frontline workers who drive the state’s small savings mission. Focus on PM’s Flagship Schemes & Cyber…

By: News Reporter, Tripura24.in Agartala, Tripura Monday, February 2, 2026 Agartala: Riding high on the momentum of the Union Budget 2026-27, the Tripura Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) convened a high-level organizational meeting at the State BJP Headquarters (Pradesh Karyalaya) today. The meeting, presided over by State BJYM President and MLA Sushanta Deb, focused on disseminating the “youth-centric” benefits of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget to every household in the state. The core agenda of today’s gathering was to finalize the roadmap for a grand State-Level Youth Convention scheduled to take place at the Agartala Town Hall on February…

By: News Reporter, Tripura24.in Agartala, Tripura Monday, February 2, 2026 Agartala: A day after the presentation of the Union Budget 2026-27, Tripura Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha addressed a high-profile press conference at the BJP State Headquarters (Pradesh Karyalaya) in Agartala today. The Chief Minister provided a comprehensive breakdown of how the national budget will act as a catalyst for Tripura’s rapid socio-economic transformation, describing it as a “historic and human-centric” document. Flanked by senior party leaders, Dr. Saha expressed his immense gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. He emphasized that the budget is…

By: News Reporter, Tripura24.in Agartala, Tripura Monday, February 2, 2026 Agartala: Responding to the nationwide call given by the All India Agricultural Workers Union (AIAWU), the Tripura Khet Majur Union (West District Committee) organized a massive protest rally in the capital city today. The demonstration was part of a coordinated national agitation demanding the immediate reinstatement of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), which was recently replaced by the central government’s new Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) [VB-G RAM G] Act. The protest march commenced from the Chatra Yuva Bhavan near Melarmath, where hundreds…