Agartala, July 26 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Sunday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s monthly “Mann Ki Baat” programme has earned widespread acceptance among the people, who now eagerly await its broadcast every month, and described the Prime Minister’s mention of Tripura’s traditional musical instrument, the Chongpreng, as a moment of immense pride for the entire state. The Chief Minister made the remarks after participating in the 136th episode of Prime Minister Modi’s …
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Agartala, July 27 (IANS) Congress Working Committee (CWC) member and former Tripura Minister Sudip Roy Barman on Sunday reiterated the party’s demand for a judicial inquiry, monitored by a sitting judge of the Tripura High Court, to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the “mysterious” death of a serving Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag. The body of Anurag, a 1994-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Tripura cadre, was found under mysterious circumstances in the washroom at…
Agartala, July 22 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday said that the Chaturdash Devta Temple (Temple of the 14 Gods) has emerged as one of the state’s most important religious tourism destinations and asserted that the government is committed to preserving its rich heritage while accelerating development. He said the centuries‑old Kharchi Puja has evolved into a festival that brings together people from all sections of society, transcending caste, tribal and religious identi…
Agartala, July 22 (IANS) Maintaining centuries-old traditions, elaborate rituals and colourful ceremonies, the historic ‘Kharchi Puja’ commenced on Wednesday at ‘Puran Habeli’ — the former capital of the erstwhile princely state of Tripura, now known as Khayerpur, about 8 kms north of Agartala.Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, accompanied by other dignitaries, inaugurated the seven-day-long fair and ‘Kharchi Puja’, during which 14 deities are worshipped simultaneously in one of the sta…
Agartala, July 21 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday said that the state has lost an honest, efficient and dedicated police officer with the untimely demise of Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag, whose commitment to public safety and maintenance of law and order would always be remembered.The body of Anurag was found in hanging position under mysterious circumstances in the bathroom attached to his official chamber at the state Police Headquarters here on Monday.Expressing …
Agartala, July 20 (IANS) Tripura Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag was found dead under mysterious circumstances in the bathroom attached to his chamber at the state Police Headquarters here on Monday, officials said. The senior IPS officer was rushed to the Agartala Government Medical College and Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead. Head of the Department of Medicine at the Agartala Government Medical College and Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital, Dr Pradip Bh…
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 state witnessed an atmosphere of fear and political intimidation that adversely affected the education system and deprived students of a conducive learning …
Agartala, July 18 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday said that maintaining humanity, sensitivity, and professionalism is among the foremost responsibilities of police personnel, while reiterating the state government’s commitment to building a modern, technology‑driven and people‑oriented police force. Saha, who also holds the Home portfolio, was addressing the passing‑out parade of the 92nd batch of newly appointed Police Constables (Male) at the headquarters of the Tr…
Agartala, July 17 (IANS) Describing the Census as much more than a statistical exercise, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday said it forms one of the key foundations for planning and implementing various developmental programmes. The Chief Minister made the remarks after participating in the self‑enumeration process for the Census of India 2027 from his official residence in Agartala. He personally registered his details online, encouraging people to actively participate in the self‑…
Agartala, July 17 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday said that bringing positive changes in people’s lives is the true benchmark of development and stressed that sustained efforts must be made to improve the socio‑economic conditions of all sections of society. He also said nearly 80 per cent of the state’s Panchayats have emerged as national front‑runners in various performance parameters, reflecting Tripura’s growing prominence in grassroots governance.The Chief Minis…