Tripura News

Agartala: Former militants have issued a warning of a 72-hour statewide “chakka bandh” (vehicle shutdown) across Tripura starting September 4, demanding fulfilment of their long-pending demands and promises. The announcement has already triggered discussion in political and administrative circles. State government minister Bikash Debbarma held important talks on the demands raised by the former militants […]

Agartala: Leader of the Opposition Jitendra Chaudhury on Monday launched a sharp attack on the state government over its handling of the investigation into the unnatural death of former DGP Anurag Dhankar, hours after Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman was expelled from the Assembly for raising the same issue. Speaking in the House, Chaudhury said

Agartala: Several people were injured, including an e-rickshaw driver, after a car being driven by the daughter of a senior state police officer met with an accident on Akhaura Road on Monday. The young woman was reportedly learning to drive at the time of the incident. The accident triggered tension among locals in the area,

Agartala: Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman was expelled from the Tripura Legislative Assembly for the day on Monday after a heated exchange with Speaker Rampada Jamatia over the alleged suicide note linked to the death of former DGP Anurag Dhankar. The confrontation erupted during Zero Hour when Roy Barman insisted on raising the issue after

Agartala: The DYFI Dukli Divisional Committee observed the 27th martyrdom day of martyr Tapan Chakraborty at Dropgate on 31.08.2026, drawing senior party leaders and cadres to pay tribute to the slain youth leader. DYFI state secretary Nabarun Dev led the observance, joined by state secretariat members Goutam Ghosh and Shantanu Dev. The organisation’s former state

Agartala: Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Sunday listened to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s radio programme “Mann Ki Baat” at Muktadhara Hall in Agartala, along with minister Santana Chakma, Health Secretary Kiran Gitte, and several mandal-level office-bearers and party workers. Special arrangements were made at the venue for the broadcast, which covered various national issues,

Agartala: The traditional Khunti Puja was held on Sunday morning at Ramnagar Sanhati Club in Agartala, formally launching this year’s Durga Puja preparations amid festive enthusiasm. Agartala Municipal Corporation Mayor Deepak Majumder attended the ceremony along with club officials and members, as the puja was completed through religious rituals. The club also outlined its plans

Agartala: Sports Correspondent, Agartala, August 30: The Tripura Para Olympic Association on Saturday organised a special felicitation ceremony in Agartala, honouring several distinguished personalities from the world of sports. Arjuna Award-winning Olympian Ashok Kumar Singh, son of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, attended as the special guest, lending the event a memorable touch. Two celebrated

Agartala : A press meet-cum-workshop on the upcoming Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls was organised in West Tripura district, on the initiative of District Election Officer and District Magistrate Dr Vishal Kumar. The programme was held on Friday, August 28, 2026, at 6 pm at Sonar Tori State Guest House in Agartala. The

Kailashahar : Kailashahar witnessed fresh tension on Friday as the Unakoti District Congress organised a protest march and road blockade against private power service provider Sai Computers Limited, alleging prolonged load-shedding and excessive electricity bills. The march, which began from the District Congress office around 3 pm, proceeded through the town before reaching the company’s