By Bureau Correspondent | Tripura24.in | Agartala: In a historic development for the legal fraternity of the state, the “Samvidhan Bachao Manch” (Save the Constitution Forum) has nominated a woman candidate for the post of President in the upcoming Tripura Bar Association elections. This marks the first time in the prestigious association’s 125-year history that a woman is contesting for the top executive post. Addressing a crucial press conference ahead of the polls, the senior leadership of the forum claimed that their panel’s victory is fully secured. The press meet was attended by veteran advocates Haribal Debnath and Prashanta Sen…

​By Bureau Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | June 3, 2026 ​AGARTALA: In anticipation of the high-profile visit of Union Home Minister Amit Shah to the state capital, the Tripura Police administration alongside central security agencies conducted a full-scale convoy security trial run today. ​The security drill was executed along the designated VVIP route stretching from the Circuit House complex to the Lichubagan area, a critical traffic corridor in the city. ​To ensure an absolutely glitch-free movement for the Union Minister’s upcoming itinerary, the traffic directorate completely suspended all public and commercial vehicle movements along this specific stretch while the…

​By Bureau Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | June 3, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Reinforcing the state’s ongoing health security and voluntary humanitarian drives, Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha formally attended and inaugurated a mega blood donation camp today morning in the capital city. The camp was organized under the banner of the prominent local socio-cultural organization, the Ramkrishna Club, located at Ramnagar Road No. 3. ​The event, which commenced scheduled at 10:30 AM, drew a heavy gathering of local youth, club members, sports enthusiasts, and medical officers from the state health directorate. ​A Proactive Push to Strengthen State Blood Banks…

​By Cultural & Bureau Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | June 3, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Resonating with the sound of sacred conch shells, Vedic chants, and deep spiritual fervor, the Tirodhan Dibas (Disappearance Day) of revered 18th-century saint Sri Sri Baba Lokenath Brahmachari was observed across Tripura today. ​To mark the auspicious occasion of Wednesday, 19th Jaistha, thousands of fast-keeping devotees lined up outside major shrines, with the capital’s flagship Lokenath Ashram and Temple complex witnessing an overwhelming sea of people since the early hours of the morning. ​The sacred day was observed globally across all major Lokenath missions, with Tripura…

​By Bureau Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | June 3, 2026 ​AGARTALA: In a major institutional effort to modernize agroforestry practices and maximize the commercial value of timber assets in the state, the ICFRE-Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding (IFGTB), Coimbatore, in active collaboration with the Tripura Forest Department, inaugurated a state-level training workshop today. ​The specialized seminar, focusing entirely on advanced Teak Plantation Management, was hosted at the Pragya Bhavan complex in Agartala. ​The inaugural session of the workshop was graced by Tripura Forest Minister Animesh Debbarma as the Chief Guest. The event also witnessed the active participation…

​By Bureau Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | June 3, 2026 ​AGARTALA: High tension prevailed at Agartala’s busiest transit hub today as transport workers completely suspended all passenger services at the Nagerjala Bus and Motor Stand. ​The flash strike was launched by angry drivers and helpers to protest against the alleged continuous exploitation, illegal extortion, and physical assaults orchestrated under the leadership of Ward No. 33 Municipal Councilor Abhijit Mallik. ​The sudden suspension of vehicle movements has left thousands of inter-state and intra-state passengers stranded, creating absolute chaos across the capital city’s primary transport terminal. Heavy police deployment has been…

​By Bureau Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | June 2, 2026 ​AGARTALA: In a major revelation concerning the state’s Public Distribution System (PDS), the Tripura Fair Price Shop Dealers’ Association (Sadar AMC Committee) has alleged that a regular delay in financial clearings by certain ration dealers is causing artificial local stock shortages. ​Addressing a formal press conference on Tuesday, the association’s executive panel strongly countered public complaints of commodity shortfalls, labeling the issue an operational bottleneck created by a few delinquent individuals rather than a systemic failure. ​Furthermore, the committee stated that a vested interest group is deliberately exploiting these…

​By Sports Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | June 2, 2026 ​AGARTALA: In a major institutional push to strengthen cricket training networks and modernize sports infrastructure across the state, the Tripura Cricket Association (TCA) rolled out a massive equipment distribution drive. ​The developmental initiative was formalized during a grand ceremony hosted in the capital city, where 108 high-grade cricket kit bags alongside miscellaneous athletic training gear were officially handed over to budding players, sub-divisional clubs, and regional sports bodies. ​The high-profile distribution assembly was graced by Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha as the Chief Guest. The executive panel on…

​By Bureau Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | June 1, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Raising critical structural demands concerning the socio-economic welfare of the state’s indigenous population, the Tripura Ganamukti Parishad (GMP) organized a formal press conference on Monday. The media interaction was hosted at a designated venue in the busy Melarmath area of the capital city. ​The briefing was spearheaded by the veteran tribal leadership of the organization, drawing a dense gathering of regional print, television, and digital journalists. The primary objective of the press meet was to voice deep concerns over the alleged slowdown of development projects in rural automated…

​By Political Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | June 1, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Launching a fierce offensive against the ruling administration’s health infrastructure claims, the Tripura Pradesh Congress has expressed deep concern over what it terms a severe violation of human rights within premier government medical institutions. ​In a strongly worded joint statement, senior Congress leaders highlighted two separate fatalities within a four-day span at the capital’s top medical centers—IGM Hospital and the Govind Ballabh Pant (GBP) Hospital—challenging the state’s official narrative of a “world-class healthcare system.” ​The opposition leadership has rejected the government’s characterization of these deaths as ordinary occurrences,…

​By Bureau Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | June 1, 2026 ​AGARTALA: In a major push to eliminate infectious livestock plagues and safeguard the state’s dairy infrastructure, Tripura Animal Resources Development (ARD) Minister Sudhangshu Das formally inaugurated the state-wide fifth phase of the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) Vaccination Programme today. ​The high-priority health campaign was launched during a community rural assembly organized in the Binpara area under the local Gram Panchayat. ​The inaugural field event was attended by Panchayat Samiti Vice Chairman Jhuton Das, alongside senior veterinary doctors, block development officials, and dozens of local dairy farmers who brought…

​By Bureau Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | June 1, 2026 ​AGARTALA: In an innovative step toward tracking grassroots economic development and ensuring the effective deployment of state subsidies, the Tripura Minorities Cooperative Development Corporation Limited (TMCDCL) officially launched its unique interactive campaign, “Chai Pe Charcha” (Discussions Over Tea), today. ​The monthly community outreach initiative has been designed to review the real-world progress of minority beneficiaries who have established micro-enterprises using institutional loans provided by the corporation. ​Spearheaded by TMCDCL Chairman Jasim Uddin, the inaugural session was hosted in Agartala on Monday, bringing together several first-generation entrepreneurs, minority self-help group…