Agartala, February 14, 2026: The two-day biennial state conference of the Tripura Working Journalists Association (TWJA) began on Friday at the government-run Shaheed Bhagat Singh Youth Hostel.
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| Chief Minister Manik Saha inaugurates the TWJA Bi-Annual State Conference and Media Workshop in Agartala, felicitating participants during the event. (Image: x.com/DrManikSaha2) |
The conference was formally inaugurated by Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha in the presence of Social Welfare and Sports Minister Tinku Roy. National Secretary of the Indian Federation of Working Journalists (IFWJ), Ananda Pulipalupula, attended the inaugural programme as a special guest.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister expressed gratitude to journalists for their dedication to keeping the public informed, stating that their role is vital for ensuring transparency and strengthening democracy.
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The opening programme was followed by a media workshop featuring experienced journalist Madhumita Datta, founder of the Indian chapter of South Asian Women in Media, and senior journalist Tridib Bhattacharjee of Madhyam.com.
On February 15, Deputy Speaker Ram Prasad Paul will inaugurate the delegates’ session. The conference will conclude with the constitution of a new state committee of TWJA.
