Mrinal Kanti Banik

Journalist based in Tripura with over seven years of experience in the field

Mrinal Kanti Banik is a journalist based in Tripura with over seven years of experience in the field, having reported on a wide spectrum of issues shaping the region

He began his career as a trainee reporter with Tripura Observer, the state’s first English daily, and later worked with Tripura Times, the largest circulated English daily in Tripura. Over the years, he has gained extensive newsroom and field reporting experience across local, regional, and national media outlets.

His work has appeared in respected platforms such as North East Now, EastMojo, News Laundry, and ANI, where he has consistently highlighted stories of social, political, and cultural significance from Tripura and the Northeast. With a deep commitment to credible and impactful journalism, Mrinal continues to amplify underreported narratives and ensure the region’s voices are represented in broader media discourses.