By Tripura24 News Desk | Agartala Tuesday, February 10, 2026 AGARTALA: In a major push to reclaim public spaces and decongest the city’s busiest commercial hub, the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) carried out a massive eviction drive at Maharajganj Bazar (MG Bazar) today. The operation, which began in the early hours, targeted illegal extensions, permanent structures on footpaths, and unauthorized stalls that have long hindered traffic and pedestrian movement. The Operation: Bulldozers at Maharajganj Equipped with JCB excavators and a large task force, the AMC team moved through the narrow lanes of Maharajganj Bazar, the largest wholesale and retail market…

By Tripura24 News Desk | Agartala Tuesday, February 10, 2026 AGARTALA: Tense moments were witnessed in the heart of the capital city today as a large group of job aspirants for the post of Special Executive (Tripura Police) staged a sudden protest demonstration near the official residence of Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha. The protesters, frustrated by a nearly three-year delay in the recruitment process, demanded the immediate publication of the merit list and the issuance of appointment letters. The Protest: Aspirants Demand Justice The demonstration began on Tuesday morning when hundreds of candidates, who had cleared their interviews…

By Tripura24 News Desk | Agartala Tuesday, February 10, 2026 AGARTALA: In a spirited show of strength, the Tripura Karmachari Samanway Committee (H.B. Road) organized a massive protest rally today in the capital city. The demonstration was held to mobilize state government employees and teachers for the upcoming Nationwide General Strike scheduled for February 12, 2026, called by various central trade unions and national federations. March for Employees’ Rights The rally, which saw participation from hundreds of employees across various government departments, wound through the major thoroughfares of Agartala. Carrying banners and shouting slogans against “anti-worker policies,” the protestors emphasized…

By Tripura24 News Desk | Agartala Tuesday, February 10, 2026 AGARTALA (Krishnagar): Shri Tokhan Sahu, the Hon’ble Minister of State (MoS) for Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, addressed a pivotal press conference today at the Pradesh BJP Karjalaya in Krishnagar. The Minister, currently on a two-day official tour of Tripura, shared a detailed roadmap for the state’s urban development, emphasizing the “Housing for All” mission and the progress of the Smart City projects. Focus on PMAY-U 2.0 and Light House Project Addressing the media at 01:00 PM, Shri Sahu highlighted that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra…

By Tripura24 News Desk | Agartala Tuesday, February 10, 2026 AGARTALA: On the occasion of the 4th anniversary of the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC), Mayor Shri Dipak Majumder raised a critical concern regarding the city’s water management. Speaking at a social welfare event organized in Ward No. 4, the Mayor attributed the difficulty in providing purified drinking water to every household to the “unnecessary and excessive wastage of water” by a section of city residents. Call for Responsible Water Usage The Mayor noted that while the state government and the AMC are working tirelessly to upgrade the urban water infrastructure,…

By Tripura24 News Desk | Agartala Tuesday, February 10, 2026 AGARTALA (Civil Secretariat): In a major step toward ensuring public safety and humane animal welfare, the Government of Tripura held a high-level press conference today at the Civil Secretariat to outline a comprehensive action plan for managing stray dogs, cattle, and other animals on the state’s roads. The press meet, held at 12:00 Noon, was addressed by Secretary of the Animal Resources Development (ARD) Department, Deepa D. Nair, who emphasized that these measures are being strictly implemented in compliance with the Supreme Court’s directives (dated November 7, 2025). Compliance with…

By Tripura24 News Desk | Agartala Monday, February 9, 2026 AGARTALA: In a major political move aimed at countering the current administration’s rural policies, the Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) held a high-profile press conference today at the Pradesh Congress Bhavan. Led by TPCC President Shri Ashish Kumar Saha and joined by senior spokesperson Shri Prabir Chakraborty, the leadership outlined a series of protest programs and shared the party’s stance on upcoming state events. Restoring Rural Rights: The ‘Raj Bhavan Abhiyan’ President Ashish Kumar Saha announced that the Congress party will launch a massive ‘Raj Bhavan Abhiyan’ (March to Governor’s…

By Tripura24 News Desk | Agartala Monday, February 9, 2026 In a historic show of strength and professional solidarity, over 800 journalists and media workers from across Tripura converged in front of the Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhavan today for a massive ‘Demonstration’ (Mass Sit-in). The three-hour-long demonstration was organized to protest against the rising intimidation of the press and to demand immediate welfare measures for the media fraternity. Veterans Lead the Charge The demonstration was led by the veterans of the state’s media fraternity. Senior Editor Shri Subal Kumar Dey, along with senior journalists Shri Shanit Debroy and Shri Pranab Sarkar,…

By Tripura24 News Desk | Agartala Sunday, February 8, 2026 AGARTALA: In a significant move toward enhancing the quality of school education and leadership across the Northeast, the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tripura, Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha, grace the Regional Review and Planning Workshop of the School Leadership Academy (SLA) tomorrow. The high-level event, focusing on the North Eastern states, took place on February 9, 2026, at Pragna Bhavan, Hall-1, Agartala, starting at 11:00 AM. A Vision for Educational Excellence The workshop aims to bring together educational administrators, school heads, and policy experts from across the eight North Eastern states…

By Tripura24 News Desk | Agartala Monday, February 9, 2026 AGARTALA: In a grand announcement that has set the tone for the upcoming festive season, the iconic Shibnagar Modern Club & Amra Tarun Dal held a press conference today to reveal their theme for Saradotsav 2026. This year, the club is set to transform its premises into a cultural tapestry titled “Ek Najore Tripura” (Tripura at a Glance), aiming to showcase the state’s hidden tourism gems to the world. Bridging Heritage and Devotion Addressing the media at the club premises, the executive committee members explained that the 2026 theme is…

By Tripura24 News Desk | Agartala Monday, February 9, 2026 AGARTALA: A catastrophic accident was narrowly avoided on Monday morning at Ramnagar Road No. 1, when a large tree collapsed onto live high-tension electrical wires during ongoing drainage construction. The incident has once again highlighted the severe lack of inter-departmental coordination that has plagued the city’s infrastructure projects, leaving residents in a state of constant fear. The Incident: A Close Call for Residents The drama unfolded early Monday morning as laborers were excavating the roadside for the Agartala Municipal Corporation’s (AMC) drain-covering project. Due to the deep digging near the…

By Tripura24 News Desk | Agartala Monday, February 9, 2026 AGARTALA: In a heart-wrenching yet controversial turn of events, Nivedita Sengupta, a dedicated school teacher and animal lover from the Badharghat area, has alleged that she is being targeted by a “conspiracy” after she reached out to the state government for help with her animal shelter. Ms. Sengupta, who claims to have sold her personal gold ornaments to provide food and medical care for over 150 stray dogs and cats, says she is now facing intimidation and threats from rival groups. Sold Gold for the Voiceless For years, Nivedita Sengupta…