​By Finance & Civic Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | June 1, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Charting out an ambitious roadmap for modernization, sustainable development, and large-scale infrastructure upgrades, Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) Mayor Dipak Majumder presented a ₹975.91 crore deficit budget for the upcoming financial year 2026–27 on Monday. ​The comprehensive financial blueprint was tabled during an executive session convened in the main Conference Hall of the AMC Headquarters. ​The newly rolled-out fiscal strategy charts a projected overall deficit of ₹97.67 lakh. However, in a major relief to city dwellers, Mayor Dipak Majumder explicitly confirmed that no new municipal taxes have…

​By Bureau Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | June 1, 2026 ​AGARTALA: To evaluate institutional alertness and reinforce inter-agency coordination ahead of the peak monsoon season, the Sadar Sub-Divisional Administration organized a comprehensive, large-scale Mock Drill on Disaster Management today. ​The simulated tactical exercise commenced at 3:30 PM inside the historical Umakanta Academy Premises in the heart of Agartala city. ​The high-stakes drill was orchestrated under the direct supervision of senior administrative officials from the West Tripura District. It witnessed the active mobilization of multiple emergency response wings, including the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF),…

​By Bureau Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 31, 2026 ​AGARTALA: In a strategic move to boost localized economic production and accelerate small-scale self-employment initiatives, the Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM), Tripura Mahanagar Unit, organized a formal press conference on Sunday. The media interaction was hosted at a designated venue in the Ramnagar area of the capital city. ​The briefing was spearheaded by the core organizational executives of the Manch’s Tripura Prant (State Wing), drawing a dense gathering of print, electronic, and digital journalists. The central objective of the press meet was to outline the organization’s upcoming state-wide campaign focusing…

​By Bureau Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 31, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Highlighting the critical role of veterinary sciences in transforming the rural economy and expanding dairy production, the Tripura Veterinary Doctors’ Association (TVDA) hosted its high-profile 56th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday. The grand institutional assembly was organized at a prominent private hotel in the heart of Agartala city. ​The annual convention was inaugurated by Animal Resources Development (ARD) Minister Sudhangshu Das, who attended the technical session as the Chief Guest. The executive panel on the dais included Deepa D. Nair, IAS, Secretary of the ARD Department, and…

​By Bureau Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 31, 2026 ​AGARTALA: In a major push to accelerate urban development and upgrade the state’s energy infrastructure, Tripura Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha chaired two back-to-back, high-level administrative review meetings on Sunday. The core discussions focused on the implementation milestones of Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) 2.0 and a comprehensive modernization blueprint for the state’s power sector. ​The high-profile strategy sessions were hosted in the main Conference Hall of the State Guest House in Agartala, drawing top-tier national administrators and state cabinet executives to finalize immediate infrastructure investments. ​The critical power…

​By Political Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 31, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Emphasizing grassroots connection and organizational solidarity, senior BJP leader and Tripura Cabinet Minister Ratan Lal Nath joined local party workers today to listen to the 134th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s monthly radio address, ‘Mann Ki Baat’. ​The community listening session was organized at the Madhya Bhubanban area, falling under Booth No. 28 of the Barjala (Borjala) Mandal periphery. ​Minister Ratan Lal Nath sat alongside booth-level presidents, page chiefs (Pristha Pramukhs), and local residents to tune into the national broadcast, which was relayed via community audio setups…

​By Bureau Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 31, 2026 ​AGARTALA: In a significant event blending national civic outreach with localized economic empowerment, Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha attended a special screening of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 134th ‘Mann Ki Baat’ monthly radio broadcast today. The state-level program was hosted at the Muktadhara Auditorium in Agartala on Sunday morning. ​Marking the occasion, the Chief Minister spearheaded a ceremonial distribution camp directly inside the auditorium complex, handing over financial credit packages and micro-loans to dozens of urban street vendors under the flagship PM SVANidhi (Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar…

​By Political Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 31, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Emphasizing grassroots connection and organizational solidarity, senior BJP leader and Tripura Cabinet Minister Ratan Lal Nath joined local party workers today to listen to the 134th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s monthly radio address, ‘Mann Ki Baat’. ​The community listening session was organized at the Madhya Bhubanban area, falling under Booth No. 28 of the Barjala (Borjala) Mandal periphery. ​Minister Ratan Lal Nath sat alongside booth-level presidents, page chiefs (Pristha Pramukhs), and local residents to tune into the national broadcast, which was relayed via community audio setups…

​By Legal & Bureau Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 30, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Setting the stage for a high-profile democratic transition within the state’s legal fraternity, the highly anticipated Tripura Bar Association (TBA) Election is officially scheduled to take place on June 13, 2026. Ahead of the polling day, a crucial administrative milestone was achieved on Saturday as the formal scrutiny of nomination papers was successfully completed under the direct supervision of the designated election commission. ​Briefing media personnel on the progress of the electoral timeline, Returning Officer Pulak Kumar Debnath confirmed that all submitted nomination profiles underwent a…

​By Bureau Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 30, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Taking a tough stance against the worsening civic congestion paralyzing the capital city’s emergency corridors, the Tripura Traffic Police launched a massive, sudden enforcement crackdown today. The special operations were rolled out across multiple commercial pockets in Agartala, with a specialized focus on the choked peripheral roads surrounding the Indira Gandhi Memorial (IGM) Hospital. ​For weeks, the critical healthcare artery has been severely compromised due to rampant, unauthorized parking by private vehicle owners, commercial auto-rickshaws, and roadside delivery vans. The intensive drive was organized following numerous distress complaints…

​By Bureau Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 30, 2026 ​AGARTALA: In a major technological leap toward modernized environmental governance, the Sustainable Catchment Forest Management (SCATFORM) project in Tripura, in collaboration with the State Forest Department, officially launched the state-of-the-art “Forest Integrated Geospatial Solution” application on Saturday. ​The advanced digital platform was inaugurated by Tripura Forest Minister Animesh Debbarma during a high-profile state convention hosted at the Pragna Bhavan auditorium in Agartala. ​The launching ceremony was graced by Ravindra Kumar Samal, Principal Secretary of the Forest Department, along with a distinguished gathering of senior forest conservators, GIS (Geographic Information…

​By Bureau Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 30, 2026 ​AGARTALA: Marking over five decades of relentless historic struggles and frontline trade union mobilization, the 56th Foundation Day of the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) was celebrated with deep ideological respect, organizational solemnity, and renewed commitments across the state capital on Saturday. ​The primary state-level commemorative event was hosted at the central CITU State Headquarters in Agartala. In tandem with the traditional morning flag-hoisting rituals, a highly significant hall convention was organized to analyze contemporary threats facing the labor and industrial sectors. ​The event was anchored by a…