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…

Agartala | February 5, 2026 Reported by: Tripura 24 News Desk In a major success for the ongoing “Nisha Mukt Tripura” (Drug-Free Tripura) campaign, the West Agartala and Ramnagar police units conducted a joint late-night operation on Wednesday, leading to the arrest of two notorious heroin peddlers. The duo was intercepted in the dark alleys behind the Pragati School area, a location that has reportedly been under police surveillance for suspected illegal activities. The Midnight Raid Acting on precise intelligence regarding a drug transaction, a special police team led by West Agartala Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Rana Chatterjee and personnel…

Agartala | February 5, 2026 Reported by: Tripura 24 News Desk As the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) enters its fourth year of governance, the city is witnessing a massive outreach initiative aimed at bringing administrative services directly to the doorsteps of the citizens. Moving away from traditional bureaucratic hurdles, the corporation has launched a series of social and civic programs across all wards to mark this significant milestone. Ward 46 Leads with Integrated Service Camp In a standout initiative today, Corporator Prosenjit Lode of Ward No. 46 organized a comprehensive “Civic Service at Your Doorstep” camp. The event, held on…

Agartala | February 5, 2026 Reported by: Tripura 24 News Desk In a significant stride toward strengthening the nation’s statistical framework, Shri Bikash Debbarma, Hon’ble Minister for Planning (Statistics), Government of Tripura, formally inaugurated a National Level Workshop on the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) today. The high-profile event commenced at 10:00 AM at the Pragna Bhawan, Agartala, bringing together top statisticians and policy experts from across the country. Strengthening Data for a ‘Viksit Bharat’ The workshop is a collaborative effort between the Directorate of Economics and Statistics (DES), Tripura, and the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), Government…

Agartala | February 5, 2026 Reported by: Tripura 24 Desk In a powerful display of dissent, the All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA) took to the streets of Agartala today to voice their vehement opposition to the Union Budget 2026-27. The iconic Paradise Chowmuhani area became a sea of red as members of the organization gathered to condemn what they termed a “visionless and anti-women” fiscal plan. Jharna Das Baidya Slams Center and State Leading the charge was veteran leader and AIDWA Central Committee member Jharna Das Baidya. Addressing the gathering amidst spirited slogans, the former parliamentarian spared no words…

Advocate Debdas Bokshi on Wednesday strongly asserted the supremacy of law after the Dharamnagar CJM Court rejected the bail pleas of the accused for the ninth consecutive time in the sensational Dharamnagar delivery boy death case.During the hearing, five prime accused, who were directly arrested in connection with the incident, once again moved the court seeking bail. However, considering the seriousness and sensitive nature of the case, the court dismissed the applications, maintaining its firm stand.Speaking to the media after the hearing, senior advocate Debdas Boxi stated that the defence had adopted several legal strategies in an attempt to weaken…

By Tripura24 News Desk | Agartala Wednesday, February 4, 2026 AGARTALA: Intensifying their opposition against the central government’s economic and labor policies, the Left trade unions of Tripura have officially extended their support to the Nationwide General Strike scheduled for February 12, 2026. At a press conference held at the CITU State Headquarters in Agartala today, senior Left leaders issued a clarion call to the working class to paralyze the state in protest of the “draconian” Labour Codes and the recently announced Union Budget. Protest Against the “Slavery” Labour Codes The primary focus of the press meet was the impending…