​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…

​By Political Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | June 1, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Launching a sharp ideological offensive against the ruling administration’s developmental claims, the Tripura Pradesh Youth Congress has fiercely challenged the government’s official metrics on job creation and law enforcement. ​Addressing a high-profile political briefing, Pradesh Youth Congress State President Neelkamal Saha stated that while the Chief Minister and top cabinet executives consistently boast about “good governance” (Sushasan) and expanding employment avenues, the actual ground reality painted a completely contrasting picture of economic distress. ​In response to the growing crisis, Neelkamal Saha announced a major state-wide protest movement under…

​By Finance & Civic Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | June 1, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Following the formal tabling of the annual financial statement, Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) Mayor Dipak Majumder convened a comprehensive press conference at the AMC Headquarters today. Addressing reporters in the corporation’s main briefing hall, the Mayor detailed the fiscal strategies, resource-mobilization models, and infrastructure priorities driving the newly unveiled ₹975.91 crore budget for the financial year 2026–27. ​Flanked by senior municipal commissioners and financial advisors, Mayor Dipak Majumder explained how the civic body plans to execute a massive urban overhaul while managing an overall deficit of…

​By Sports Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | June 1, 2026 ​AGARTALA: In a historic moment that has sent waves of immense pride across the state’s sporting community, a young powerlifter from a humble background, Abhijit Dey, has brought absolute glory to Tripura. Competing on the national stage, Abhijit did not just secure a top podium finish; he shattered a nearly four-decade-old regional jinx by smashing an all-India national record. ​The historic feat was achieved at the highly competitive National Sub-Junior and Junior Powerlifting Championship, which concluded recently in Amalapuram, Andhra Pradesh. ​Abhijit, a first-year undergraduate student at Agartala’s prestigious…