​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 7, 2026 ​AGARTALA: In a major breakthrough against street crime in the capital, the New Capital Complex (NCC) Police Station has successfully apprehended three individuals involved in a brazen daylight robbery. The arrests follow an intensive investigation into a snatching incident that occurred in the Indranagar area late last month. ​The operation was spearheaded by SDPO Subrata Barman, whose team tracked the suspects through a combination of local intelligence and CCTV surveillance. ​The Incident: April 29 ​The robbery took place on April 29, when a woman walking through the Indranagar locality…

​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 5, 2026 ​AGARTALA: In a final step toward establishing the new administrative council, a high-level delegation of 24 Members of the District Council (MDCs) called on Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu at the Raj Bhavan today. The delegation, which included two prominent MDCs from the Tipra Motha Party, formally invited the Governor to grace the upcoming oath-taking ceremony of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC). ​The ceremony, scheduled for tomorrow, marks the beginning of a new term for the council following the decisive mandate in the recent district council elections.…

​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 5, 2026 ​AGARTALA: The Communist Party of India (Marxist) today observed the 208th birth anniversary of the world-renowned philosopher, economist, and revolutionary, Karl Marx, with due solemnity and respect. The state-level commemoration was held at the CPIM State Headquarters (Melarmath) in Agartala, where party leaders and workers gathered to pay tribute to the father of modern scientific socialism. ​The event took place amidst a significant political climate in the region, with leaders emphasizing the continued relevance of Marxian ideology in addressing contemporary economic challenges and labor rights. ​Floral Tributes and Solemn…

​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 5, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Following the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) landslide victory in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly Elections, Member of Parliament and former Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb returned to the state today to a celebratory welcome. Having served as a key strategist and co-in-charge for the party’s campaign in West Bengal, Deb was greeted by hundreds of exuberant party workers and supporters at the Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport. ​The airport premises echoed with slogans of “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” and “Biplab Deb Zindabad” as the MP stepped out…

​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 4, 2026 ​AGARTALA: As the historic trends for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly Elections solidified, the atmosphere outside the Tripura Pradesh BJP Headquarters in Krishnanagar turned into a scene of grand jubilation. With the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) crossing the majority mark of 148 in West Bengal, thousands of party workers and supporters gathered to celebrate what they called a “landmark victory for the people of Bengal.” ​The street in front of the party office was transformed into a corridor of light and sound as workers burst high-decibel firecrackers and lit…

​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 4, 2026 ​AGARTALA: In a political earthquake that has sent shockwaves across the nation, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to script history by forming its first-ever government in West Bengal. As the trends from the 2026 Assembly Elections show the “Lotus” comfortably crossing the majority mark of 148, victory celebrations have erupted across Tripura. From the state capital to rural hamlets, BJP workers have taken to the streets to celebrate what they term the “liberation of Bengal from 15 years of misrule.” ​In Agartala, senior state leaders gathered to…

​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 3, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Thousands of ICDS workers and helpers took to the streets of Agartala today, staging a massive ‘Gana Abhashthan’ (Mass Sit-In) at the Paradise Chowmuhani to press for an urgent 8-point charter of demands. Organized by the Tripura Anganwadi Workers and Helpers Union, the demonstration paralyzed the heart of the capital for several hours as protesters raised slogans against the long-standing neglect of frontline childcare workers. ​The central focus of the protest was the immediate implementation of Gratuity benefits, following a landmark High Court ruling that favored the workers’…

​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 3, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Following the recent heated debate in the State Assembly, Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) President Ashish Kumar Saha held a press conference at the Congress Bhavan today to clarify the party’s stance on the Women’s Reservation Bill. Accompanied by senior leaders, Saha accused the ruling government of using the bill as a political tool while intentionally creating “technical hurdles” that delay its actual implementation. ​The press conference comes a day after the Tripura Legislative Assembly passed a motion in support of the 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill, a move…

​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 3, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Emphasizing the role of women in nation-building and cultural preservation, the Bharat Vikas Parishad (BVP), Tripura Pranta, successfully organized its 24th Annual Session at the Agartala Press Club today. The session, held under the banner of ‘Mahila Sahabhagita’ (Women’s Participation), focused on the organization’s core pillars of Sanskar (Values), Sewa (Service), and Sampark (Contact). ​The event saw a large gathering of women members from across the state, highlighting the growing influence of the Parishad in Tripura’s socio-cultural landscape. ​Dignitaries Grace the Occasion ​The inaugural ceremony was attended by…

​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 3, 2026 ​AGARTALA: In a successful late-night crackdown on petty crime, a joint team from the Ramnagar Outpost and West Agartala Police Station apprehended two suspected thieves from the Bhitarban area last night. The operation resulted in the recovery of stolen jewelry, marking another win for the capital city’s intensified night patrolling initiative. ​The arrested individuals have been identified as Zakir Hossain and Sagar Das. ​The Operation and Recovery ​Acting on specific intelligence regarding the movement of suspicious individuals in the Bhitarban locality, the police team intercepted the duo during the…

​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 3, 2026 ​AGARTALA: To commemorate the upcoming death anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, the All Tripura Unorganized Workers’ Congress has announced a significant two-day state-level workshop and convention. Addressing a press conference today, Chairman Shantanu Pal detailed the organization’s plans to gather workers from across the state on May 21 and 22 to discuss labor rights, social security, and the enduring vision of the late leader. ​The event is expected to serve as both a memorial and a strategic platform to address the growing grievances of the state’s unorganized…

​By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 3, 2026 ​AGARTALA: A chilling incident of employer negligence and cruelty has come to light at the G.B. Pant Hospital in Agartala, where a migrant worker is currently battling for his life. The worker, whose body was severely scalded by boiling oil during a workplace accident, has alleged that his employer abandoned him at a railway station instead of providing medical aid. ​The victim’s ordeal has sparked outrage among local residents, highlighting the precarious and often unprotected conditions of migrant laborers in the state’s informal sector. ​A Workplace Accident Turns into…