Agartala, July 10 (IANS) Bangladesh High Commissioner to India, Md. Riaz Hamidullah, on Friday described India-Bangladesh ties as “organic” and “absolutely natural”, saying the relationship between the two neighbours is deeply rooted in history and people-to-people connections that go far beyond trade and economic engagement. The Bangladesh High Commissioner to India and senior diplomats from around nine countries participated in the two-day ‘Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2026’ in Ag…
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Agartala, July 8 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday reiterated that the state government’s primary objective is to strengthen healthcare services within Tripura so that people can access quality and affordable treatment without having to travel outside the state and incur heavy medical expenses.Addressing the 69th edition of the “Mukhyamantri Samipesu” public outreach programme at his official residence, the Chief Minister said the government has been continuously upgrading th…
Agartala, July 7 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday said ensuring the delivery of all basic civic amenities and essential services to the people remains one of the state government’s foremost priorities, while asserting that there would be no compromise on infrastructure development, transparency, and the expansion of citizen-centric services. The chief minister said the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) has been undertaking a series of initiatives to improve civic amenities …
Agartala, July 6 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday said that practising the life philosophy of Shyama Prasad Mukherjee would inspire future generations with the values of honesty, duty, self-sacrifice and patriotism, ultimately contributing to the building of a strong, united and progressive nation. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the 125th birth anniversary celebrations of Shyama Prasad Mukherjee at the Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Town Hall in Agartala, the Chief Minister desc…
Agartala/Guwahati, July 6 (IANS) The commercial operation of the Northeast’s first-ever Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) train service, connecting Tripura with southern Assam, will commence on Monday, marking a major milestone in railway modernisation and sustainable transportation in the region, officials said on Sunday.A senior Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) official said on Sunday night that the Agartala-Karimganj MEMU train would operate six days a week, except Sundays, providing fas…
Agartala, July 4 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday urged people, especially the youth, to follow the ideals and principles of Bharat Kesari Shyama Prasad Mukherjee and dedicate themselves to nation-building and public service. Describing Mukherjee as a great patriot, eminent educationist, distinguished parliamentarian and visionary statesman, the Chief Minister said his life and thoughts continue to inspire generations to work selflessly for the country.Saha was addressing a p…
New Delhi/Agartala, July 1 (IANS) Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday held a detailed review meeting with Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha in New Delhi to assess the progress of National Highway projects and discuss future road infrastructure development in the state. A senior official of the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said the meeting focused on expediting ongoing National Highway projects, strengthening the maintenance of existing road infrastructure, …
New Delhi/Agartala, June 25 (IANS) Tripura Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Thursday announced that the state government has decided to expand the area under Queen variety pineapple cultivation from the existing 12,000 hectares to 15,000 hectares over the next three years. The Minister also said that two bromelain extraction centres would be established in Agartala and the Gomati district to enhance value addition and boost farmers’ income.The Minister made the announc…
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. Earlier, during a review of the proposed Tripura Water Grid project, the Chief Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring safe, clea…
Agartala, June 23 (IANS) Tripura’s first public electric vehicle (EV) charging station was inaugurated in Agartala on Tuesday, marking a significant step towards promoting clean and sustainable transportation in the state while facilitating convenient charging facilities for EV users, officials said. A senior official of the Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) said that as the nodal agency for the Central government’s PM E-Drive Scheme, the corporation has already submitted a p…