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  Agartala, May 1, 2025 : On the occasion of International Workers’ Day , the All India Central Council of Trade Unions (AICCTU) , Tripura State Council, organised a State Workers' Convention at the Agartala Press Club, focusing on resisting fascist and imperialist aggression and defending the Constitution and democracy. The convention began by paying homage to the martyrs of the historic May Day of 1886 , who laid down their lives demanding 8 hours of work, 8 hours of rest, and 8 hours of recreation. Speakers stressed that in the present era of labour exploitation, low wages, unemployment, and inequality under the guise of new Labour Codes and long working hours, the relevance of May Day has grown stronger. State Secretary of AICCTU, Comrade Swapan Banik , and CPI(ML) State Secretary Partha Karmakar , among others, addressed the gathering. They criticised the Modi government's policies, including the new National Agricultural Marketing Policy seen as an attempt to revive th...

  Agartala, May 2: In response to the recent terror attack in the Pehelgaun area of Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 28 people and injured several others, the Bordowli Mandal, along with its dedicated party workers, took part in a peaceful rally today. The rally was led by Mandal President Shyamal Deb, Leader Kamal Deb, Mayor and MLA Dipak Majumder. The procession started in the town with participants holding up flex banners to raise awareness about the grave situation in Kashmir, which has once again raised concerns about India’s internal security. The incident, which mirrors the 2019 Pulwama attack that resulted in the death of 40 CRPF personnel, has drawn widespread international attention and condemnation. The rally ended with a candlelight vigil, symbolising solidarity with the victims and a peaceful call for justice. Speaking to reporters, MLA Dipak Majumder stressed the importance of ensuring security for all citizens, asserting that such attacks challenge India’s sove...

  ​ Agartala, April 30: Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha addressed the issue of unemployment and recent protests by Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) aspirants during an event at Nazrul Kalakshetra, where appointment letters were distributed to 228 individuals under the Education Department. He emphasized that demonstrations do not guarantee job creation and highlighted the government's commitment to transparent recruitment processes. ​ During the ceremony, 66 undergraduate teachers and 162 graduate teachers received appointment letters. Dr. Saha noted that the current administration has provided government jobs to 17,554 individuals through direct recruitment, contributing to a significant decline in the state's unemployment rate. He stated that employment opportunities have increased rapidly under the government's transparent recruitment policy. ​ Citing data, the Chief Minister pointed out that in the 2018-19 fiscal year, Tripura's unemployment rate was 10%, compared...