In support of the nationwide general strike scheduled for February 12, four organisations affiliated with CITU took out an awareness campaign in Agartala to reach out to the public. The organisations are the Tripura Motor Workers’ Union, Tripura Auto Rickshaw Workers’ Union, Tripura E-Rickshaw Workers’ Union, and the TRTC Employees’ Union. On Wednesday, under the leadership of the All India Road Transport Workers’ Federation, these four CITU-affiliated organisations carried o

The Tripura Tea Workers’ Union, affiliated to CITU, staged a protest in front of the Labour Department office demanding immediate steps to withdraw the alleged illegal lockout at the Harish Nagar Tea Garden. On this occasion, the organisation also held a protest march in the state capital. The protest march passed through various city roads and culminated in a demonstration in front of Shram Bhavan. The programme was led by CITU State General Secretary Shankar Prasad Dutta. A

A meeting was held at the Pradesh Congress Bhavan on Saturday to discuss making the “Save MGNREGA Movement” successful. It was alleged that the Central Government has repealed the MGNREGA Act and is set to introduce a new law named VBG-RAM-G. The bill related to this has already been passed in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha and has received the President’s assent. Demanding the repeal of the new law and restoration of the MGNREGA Act, the All India National Congress h

The Central Government has enacted a new law named GI-RAM-G by changing the name of the MGNREGA scheme. Oppositional political parties have launched protests against this move, citing the removal of Mahatma Gandhi’s name from the RREGA scheme along with several other reasons. The BJP has alleged that opposition parties have also carried out misinformation campaigns in the state on this issue, which has led to confusion among the public. To clear this confusion, BJP press conf

On Thursday, elected representatives of the TIPRA Motha Party submitted a joint memorandum to Chief Minister Professor (Dr.) Manik Saha, demanding the adoption of the Roman script for the Kokborok/Kaubru language in Tripura. The representatives included members of the Tripura Legislative Assembly (TLA) and the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC). The memorandum, submitted under the leadership of Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, Chairman of the TTAADC Ad

On January 8, the Hon’ble Chief Justice of the High Court, M. S. Ramachandra Rao, along with Justice Biswajit Palit, delivered a historic verdict in favour of teachers and employees. As a result of this judgment, the system of recruitment on a fixed pay scale will no longer continue in Tripura. The High Court ruled that the five-year fixed pay system is unconstitutional. Various political parties have already reacted to this verdict. On Thursday, the Pradesh Congress also exp

The Pradesh Congress celebrated the 164th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. On this occasion, leaders present at the Congress Bhavan paid floral tributes to Swamiji’s portrait and offered their respects. Among those present were All India Mahila Congress General Secretary L. H. Shingnai Sui Kim, Pradesh Congress spokesperson Prabir Chakraborty, State Mahila Congress President Sarbani Ghosh Chakraborty, Pradesh Youth Congress President Neel Kamal Saha, along with other l

The All India National Congress has launched a 45-day nationwide agitation demanding the restoration of the MGNREGA Act. The movement began on January 8 and will continue till February 25. All wings and frontal organisations of the All India National Congress will participate in this agitation. In the state, the Pradesh Congress has already joined the movement from January 8. On January 10, District Congress Committees across all districts of the state held press conferences.

The Congress has strongly objected to the renaming of the MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee) scheme, which was launched during the tenure of the Congress-led government at the Centre to ensure employment and financial security for rural people. Congress leaders alleged that by changing the name of the scheme, its core philosophy and the rights associated with it are being undermined. In this context, a press conference was organised today at the Kail

The Tripura Pradesh Congress has strongly condemned the recent incidents of violence and arson in the Fatikroy Assembly constituency under Kumarghat subdivision. Party spokesperson Prabir Chakraborty alleged that members of a particular minority community were primarily targeted in the violence. According to Prabir Chakraborty, the incident originated over the collection of donations for a local religious programme. When a poor carpenter, Mosabbir Ali, was asked to pay a fixe

The general election of the TTAADC is approaching. With this election in mind, all political parties in the state have begun their preparations. However, the preparations of the ruling BJP and TIPRA Motha are particularly noticeable. Centered on capturing control of the ADC, these two allies within the government have virtually come face to face in open confrontation. While one side is organizing public joining programmes, TIPRA Motha is carrying out its induction process in

On Sunday, the 17th death anniversary of former Chief Minister Sudhir Ranjan Majumder was observed with due respect at the Pradesh Congress Bhavan. He passed away on January 4, 2009. Since then, the day has been commemorated every year with due honor by the Pradesh Congress, and this year too his death anniversary was observed. Floral tributes were paid to the portrait of Sudhir Ranjan Majumder. The President of the Pradesh Congress, Ashish Kumar, was present on the occasion.

The name of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, has been removed from the MGNREGA programme. The concerned bill has been amended and renamed as the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Employment Act – Livelihood Mission , abbreviated as the VBG Ramji Bill 2025 . This bill was recently passed during the Winter Session of Parliament. Following the removal of Mahatma Gandhi’s name from the new bill, opposition political parties across the country have strongly protested. On Friday

From late Wednesday night, the year 2025 became a part of history, and the new year 2026 began its journey. On the occasion of the New Year, the Pradesh BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP, Rajib Bhattacharjee, extended greetings and congratulations to the people of the state. Addressing a press conference convened at the BJP state office on Thursday, he wished the people of the state good health and long life in the New Year. During the press conference, the Pradesh BJP Preside

The murder of Angel Chakma, a student from Tripura studying in Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand, has created a nationwide uproar. Leaders from the Government of India, various ruling parties in different states, and multiple political parties have strongly condemned this brutal killing. All have expressed their solidarity with the bereaved family. Tipra Matha also conveyed the same message. On Wednesday, Tipra Matha organized a press conference at Chandra Mahal, where Raj

A rally and OBC Morcha conference organized by the Bharatiya Janata Party’s 60–Kanchanpur Mandal OBC Morcha was successfully held. A large number of people from the OBC community participated in the rally held in the morning. After the rally, the OBC Morcha conference took place at the Kanchanpur Town Hall. The conference was attended by BJP State General Secretary and MLA of the 50–Pabiachhara Assembly Constituency, Shri Bhagaban Chandra Das. Several other senior party leade

As the Shantirbazar Assembly constituency has several remote areas where television facilities are unavailable, it often becomes difficult to properly broadcast the Prime Minister’s “Mann Ki Baat” programme. Keeping this in mind, the 36 Shantirbazar Mandal President took a special initiative to ensure the programme reaches every booth under the Shantirbazar Assembly constituency. With the support of Shantirbazar MLA Pramod Reang, and through the dedicated efforts of Mandal Pr

On Sunday, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s last episode of Mann Ki Baat  for the current year was organized. This was the 129th episode of the Mann Ki Baat  programme. The listening programme for the Prime Minister’s 129th Mann Ki Baat  was held at Booth No. 40 under the 6 Agartala Assembly constituency. Those present at the programme included State BJP Vice-President Papia Dutta, BJP Vice-President Subal Bhowmik, 6 Agartala Mandal President Tapan Bhattacharjee, the booth

Eighty years ago, the Public Education Movement began from Durga Chowdhury Para through the initiative of a small group of tribal youths. The movement was led by Dasarath Deb, Sudhanwa Debbarma, Nilmani Debbarma, Hemanta Debbarma, among others. Launched during the period of royal rule, this movement paved the way for the tribal people of the state to come out of darkness into the light. Every year, this day is observed as Public Education Day. On the occasion of the 81st Publ

The 133rd birth anniversary of Mao Zedong, the architect of modern China and one of the foremost leaders of the global communist movement, was observed today with due respect by the CPI(M). Mao Zedong was born on this day in 1893. On the occasion, a brief programme was organized this morning at the state headquarters of the CPI(M). Leader of the Opposition Jitendra Chaudhury paid floral tributes to the portrait of Mao Zedong. He was accompanied by other senior leaders of the

On Thursday, the 100th birth anniversary of the late former Prime Minister Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee was observed. On this occasion, a programme was organized in the morning at the state BJP office. During the event, party leaders offered floral tributes to the portrait of Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Among those present were Minister Tinku Roy, Agartala Municipal Corporation Mayor and MLA Dipak Majumdar, State BJP General Secretary and MLA Bhagaban Chandra Das, State Presid

The Indian National Congress was founded on 28 December 1885 with the aim of overthrowing British imperialism and securing independence for the country. Mahatma Gandhi played a particularly significant role in the establishment of the Congress. This year, the 141st anniversary of the Indian National Congress will be observed on 28 December. The Congress party has decided to mark the day across the country through various programmes. In the state, the State Congress will speci

On Sunday, the birth anniversary of the great revolutionary leader Joseph Stalin was observed with due respect and solemnity at the CPI(M) state office. The programme was attended by the Leader of the Opposition in the state and CPI(M) Politburo member Jiten Chowdhury, along with several senior and local party leaders. At the outset of the programme, party leaders paid floral tributes to the portrait of Joseph Stalin. This was followed by a brief discussion meeting in which t

A press conference was held on Sunday in the presence of former Tipra Motha supremo Pradyot Kishore Debbarma. From the conference, he gave a clear message that Tipra Motha will contest the upcoming Autonomous District Council (ADC) elections independently, on its own strength. Referring to the Chief Minister’s claim of winning 28 seats in the ADC elections, Pradyot Kishore Debbarma made sharp remarks. He said, “If the BJP fields candidates in all 28 seats, then Tipra Motha wi

At the initiative of the BJP Yuva Morcha of North Tripura district, the ‘Yuba Shakti Shankhanad Rally’ was held with great enthusiasm and excitement. Starting from the BBI School Ground in Dharmanagar, the rally paraded through the main roads of the town and concluded back at the BBI Ground. Youth Morcha members from all six mandals of the district participated, along with district Yuva Morcha president Jayjit Sharma and workers-supporters from various mandals. In his speech,

The public meeting of the 12th State Conference of the Tripura Farmworkers’ Union was held at Rabindra Choumuhani in Sonamura. With this public gathering, the two-day state conference begins today. The main speaker at the public meeting was the former Chief Minister of the state, Manik Sarkar. In his address, the main speaker said that the BJP-led central government is indulging in politics based on caste across the country. “They are not thinking about workers, farmers, and

At the initiative of the Simna Mandal of the BJP under the Simna Assembly Constituency, a large joining ceremony was held at BaraKathal Market. Present on the stage that day was the Chief Minister of the state, Professor Dr. Manik Saha. Under his leadership, 312 voters from 107 families, who left various political parties, took up the BJP flag. On behalf of the party, the new members were welcomed by the Chief Minister Professor Dr. Manik Saha, the Minister of Tribal Welfare

The Indian National Congress launched a nationwide signature campaign titled “Vote Thief, Throne Thief.”Following the instructions of Rahul Gandhi, this mass signature collection drive began across India on 15 September. Along with the rest of the country, the Pradesh Congress in the state also organized this signature campaign. A total of 2,13,109 signatures were collected from the state. On Wednesday, copies of these collected signatures were sent by post from the Pradesh C

In Tripura, the Tripura Pradesh Unorganized Workers’ Congress has raised its voice for the rightful demands of farmers and laborers. On Tuesday, the organization organized a protest march in the state capital on various issues, ranging from the repeal of the Labour Code to the protection of farmers’ fundamental rights. Later, through the Labour Department, the leaders submitted a 9-point memorandum addressed to the Prime Minister. The protest march began at Congress Bhavan ar

On Tuesday, a press conference was organized at the IPFT party office in Krishnanagar, Agartala. Present at the conference were IPFT General Secretary Swapan Debbarma, President Pradeep Debbarma, and Office Secretary Buddha Debbarma. Speaking at the press conference, Secretary Swapan Debbarma said that on 15 December 2025, the National Federation of New States (NFNS) and the Indigenous Peoples Front of Tripura (IPFT) will jointly organize a one-day sit-in demonstration at Jan

On November 27, the BJP’s tribal leaders spoke out regarding the rally held at Swami Vivekananda Stadium in the capital. On Monday, at a press conference in the state BJP headquarters, leaders of the BJP’s Janajati Morcha sharply criticized TIPRA Motha supremo Pradyot Kishore Debbarma. At the press conference, former BJP MP Rebati Tripura said that ‘Greater Tipraland’  has disappeared from Motha’s dictionary. A clear indication of this was seen in the 2023 Assembly elections.

Recently, in a press conference held in Delhi, a message of unity was announced under the banner “One North East”  for the indigenous communities of the northeastern region. Within just a month of that announcement, its journey began on Thursday in Agartala through a massive public rally. A tribal-based political party filled the entire Swami Vivekananda Ground simply by spreading this message of unity. There is no doubt that this rally was the largest ever called by any trib

Tension spread in Dharmanagar from Wednesday morning over an attempted arson at the District Congress office late at night. Unknown miscreants allegedly tried to set fire to the century-old building between 10:30 and 11:00 PM on Tuesday night. However, quick action by the Dharmanagar Fire Service prevented a major disaster. On Wednesday morning, Congress workers visiting the office found burnt national flags, broken chairs and tables, and multiple signs of an attempted fire i

Thursday, 27 November. The TIPRA Motha party has called for a large public gathering at Swami Vivekananda Maidan in the capital. The title of this gathering has been set as ‘Thansa Rally’, meaning Unity Rally. According to the Motha leadership, this rally has no political connection. They claim that the rally will pave a new path for preserving the culture, unity, and dignity of the indigenous communities. Preparations have already begun at Swami Vivekananda Maidan for the ra

A new chapter of activity began the moment he landed at Agartala Airport. Officials from Tripura’s Tribal Welfare Department were present at the airport premises well before the scheduled time. Shortly afterward, Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Jual Oram emerged through the glass-enclosed VIP gate. He was welcomed with a Risa  by Tripura’s Tribal Welfare Minister Bikas Debbarma. It is learned that the key agenda of this visit includes—Tribal development in Tripura, the progr

At a press conference held at the BJP state headquarters on Saturday regarding the state's current political atmosphere, law and order situation, and recent government decisions, the party’s top leaders delivered a clear message. Present at the briefing were State Vice Presidents Tapas Bhattacharjee and Subal Bhowmik, General Secretary Bipin Debbarma, and State Media In-Charge Sunit Sarkar. Subal Bhowmik informed that State President and Rajya Sabha MP Rajib Bhattacharjee is

Celebration in Dhalai over Bihar Victory; Fisheries Minister Sudhanshu Das praises central leadership at victory rally Dhalai district in Tripura resonated with celebrations following the historic victory of the NDA in the Bihar Assembly elections. On Saturday, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Dhalai District Committee organized a ‘Bihar Victory Rally’  at the Halahali market, where Tripura’s Fisheries Minister Sudhanshu Das was present. Addressing the large gathering of workers

president Nitish Kumar has been elected today as the leader of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Legislature Party in Bihar. The decision was taken at a joint meeting of newly elected MLAs from the five alliance parties in Patna. In the recently concluded Bihar Assembly elections, the NDA secured a massive victory, winning 202 seats in the 243-member Assembly and returning to power. Earlier in the day, BJP leader Samrat Choudhary was elected as the leader of the party’s

All Tripura Unorganized Workers' Congress held a demonstration in front of the Pradesh Congress Building on three-point demands. Besides, on this day, a memorandum was given to the mission director of the National Health Mission on behalf of the organization. Tripura Unorganized Workers Congress Chairman Shantanu Pal, Sadar District Congress President Tanmoy Saha, Congress Spokesperson Praveer Chakraborty and others were present at the rally. They claim that the DDT workers w

Bihar has been won, and now all eyes are on Bengal. The BJP’s victory in the upcoming West Bengal elections is certain, said the Chief Minister while reacting after the declaration of the Bihar Assembly election results. Putting an end to all worries, the BJP-led NDA alliance has emerged victorious in the Bihar Assembly elections. This victory has sparked a wave of joy across the country, and Tripura is no exception. Tripura Chief Minister Professor Dr. Manik Saha had campaig

A press conference was held on Tuesday at the BJP State Headquarters in Agartala. Present at the conference were Minister for Tribal Welfare Bikas Debbarma, BJP State General Secretary Bipin Debbarma, and Media In-charge Sumit Sarkar. During the press meet, BJP State General Secretary Bipin Debbarma announced that, to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, special programmes will be held on November 13, 14, and 15 in different districts. As part of th

On behalf of the Amra Bangali  party, a seven-point public-interest demand memorandum was submitted to the Chief Minister of Tripura through the District Magistrate of Dhalai. The Amra Bangali Dhalai District Committee  urged the government to fulfill these public-interest demands at the earliest. Party representatives stated that following the 24-hour Tripura bandh called by the so-called civil society on October 23, there was a brutal attack on local traders and administrat

On the occasion of the 108th Great November Day, the SUCI State Committee has launched a 10-day special programme. As part of this initiative, a photo exhibition commemorating the Great November Revolution was organized on Tuesday in front of City Centre in the capital by SUCI. The exhibition featured various photographs related to the November Revolution, including portraits of V.I. Lenin and Joseph Stalin. Alongside the exhibition, a book stall was also set up. Providing de

Ahead of the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav delivered a strong message from a rally in Madhubani on Saturday. He said,“In Uttar Pradesh, we distributed laptops to the youth for education and employment. I will tell Tejashwi Yadav to do the same in Bihar — let girls ride bicycles, pursue their studies, and receive laptops for good results. That’s how we must empower the new generation.” Taking a jibe at the BJP, Akhilesh remarked,“These

On Thursday afternoon, a vibrant joining ceremony was organized by the Tribal Morcha of Krishnapur Mandal No. 29 at Devendra Hati (Devendra Bazar) in Tuikarma ADC Village. During the program, a total of 39 voters left the TIPRA Motha party and formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The new members were welcomed and handed party flags by Minister for Tribal Welfare, Bikas Debbarma. The event was also attended by MDC Bidyut Debbarma, Mandal General Secretary Watharai

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a scathing political attack while campaigning for the Bihar Assembly elections. Addressing a public meeting on Wednesday, he told reporters that “a wave like a tsunami is sweeping in favor of the BJP and JD(U) in Bihar. The BJP, JD(U), and all our allies will form the government together.” Targeting Rahul Gandhi directly, Himanta Biswa Sarma made a fiery remark, saying, “Rahul Gandhi is an enemy of the nation. He has been plan

Union Minister and senior BJP leader Kiren Rijiju has sharply reacted to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of vote rigging against the BJP. Speaking to the media in New Delhi today, Rijiju said, “It’s nothing new — whenever the Congress performs poorly, Rahul Gandhi blames the Election Commission and EVMs.” Rijiju added that if the Congress has any objections regarding the voters’ list, they should file a formal complaint with the Election Commission instead of makin

During an election campaign in Bihar, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking at a public rally in Champatiya on Wednesday, she said, “This is Modi ji’s empire — where ordinary people receive no help, and farmers’ loans are never waived. But loans worth crores of rupees belonging to big industrialists like Ambani and Adani are written off. This is Modi’s rule, where Bihar’s once-strong education system has completely

Historic Turn in Northeast Indian Politics: Formation of Unified Regional Party ‘One North East’ In a landmark development in the political landscape of Northeast India, several regional parties have come together to form a unified regional political platform named ‘One North East’. The official announcement was made on Tuesday at a press conference held at the Constitution Club in New Delhi. Present at the event were Meghalaya Chief Minister and National People’s Party (NPP)

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra launched a scathing attack on the BJP and the NDA government in the Begusarai constituency on Saturday. He alleged that the NDA governments at the Centre and Bihar are creating divisions among the people and are busy profiting from votes in the name of false nationalism. Priyanka said from a public meeting in Begusarai during her first election campaign in Bihar, "There is no two-wheeler government in Bihar, everything is being controlled fr