Students must become good human beings: Tripura CM
Agartala, July 19 (IANS)Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday said that academic excellence alone is not enough, asserting that students must first become good human beings and dedicate themselves to the welfare of society and the nation. The Chief Minister also launched a sharp attack on the CPI (M), alleging that during its rule the […]
Tripura water grid project gains momentum, state to reduce groundwater dependence
Agartala, June 24 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday chaired a high-level review meeting on the proposed drinking water supply system for Agartala using water from the Gomati and other rivers, stressing the need to work in mission mode to formulate a long-term and sustainable water resource management plan for the entire state. […]
Tripura govt signs MoU with NDDB to boost milk production, drive ‘White Revolution 2.0’
Agartala, June 23 (IANS) In a major step towards achieving self-sufficiency in milk production and strengthening the dairy sector, Tripura’s Animal Resources Development Department (ARDD) and the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) on Tuesday signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement was signed in the presence of Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, who […]
Union Minister reviews power sector, urban growth schemes in Tripura
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Union Minister for Power & Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar held a meeting with Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha in Agartala on Sunday to review matters relating to the state’s power sector and urban development schemes, according to an official statement. The Union Minister highlighted the key areas where the […]
Tripura adds ‘Track Me’ feature to 112 India App: CM Saha
Agartala, May 21 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday said that Tripura has become the first state in the country to introduce the ‘Track Me’ feature in the 112 India mobile application, aimed at enhancing the safety and security of women and elderly citizens. Addressing the passing-out parade of the newly recruited 91st […]
HM Amit Shah to attend Akhil Bharatiya Rajbhasha Sammelan in Tripura on Feb 20
Agartala, Feb 12 (IANS) The Department of Official Language under the Ministry of Home Affairs will organise a Joint Regional Official Language Conference — the Akhil Bharatiya Rajbhasha Sammelan — for the eastern, northeastern and northern regions in a grand manner in Tripura’s capital Agartala on February 20, officials said on Thursday. A senior official […]
Investors propose Rs 15,000 crore investment in Tripura; state tops single-window reforms: Officials
Agartala, Jan 7 (IANS) Investors from across the country have expressed their willingness to invest around Rs 15,000 crore in Tripura, with projects worth Rs 4,000 crore already implemented across 68 ventures, officials said here on Wednesday. A senior official of the state’s Industries and Commerce Department said that Tripura has secured the top position […]
Foreign tourist footfall rises as Tripura accelerates tourism infra development: CM Saha
Agartala, Jan 5 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, on Monday, criticised the previous CPI (M)-led Left Front government for “neglecting and destroying” the tourism sector and said that a series of policy decisions and infrastructure initiatives taken by the present BJP government have resulted in a rise in foreign tourist footfall in the state. […]
Tripura schools to remain closed till Jan 10 amid severe cold wave
Agartala, Jan 5 (IANS) All schools in Tripura will remain closed till January 10 in view of the prevailing cold wave conditions, officials said on Monday. Chief Minister Manik Saha, who holds the Elementary and Secondary Education portfolios, said in a Facebook post: “It has been decided to close all schools (government, government-aided and privately […]
Tripura CM pays tribute to late Assembly Speaker Biswa Bandhu Sen, recalls his neutral role and public service
Agartala, Jan 4 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Sunday that with the death of Tripura Assembly Speaker and veteran legislator Biswa Bandhu Sen, the state has lost a true public leader and a respected cultural figure. He noted that Sen was known for his neutrality and dignified conduct in the State Assembly. […]
