Agartala, Feb 12 (IANS) The nationwide shutdown called by several central trade unions on Thursday failed to evoke much response in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ruled Tripura, with normal life largely unaffected across the state. A police official said that daily activities remained normal in most parts of Tripura. Around 225 bandh supporters were detained from different districts for organising picketing and were later released. No untoward incident was reported from anywhere in the state, …
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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 said that the Union Home Minister Amit Shah, along with a host of dignitaries, will attend the conference, which will be held at the Intern…
Agartala, Feb 11 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday said that the VB-G RAM G Act was introduced with a clear focus on rural development and transparency, while also aiming to minimise corruption. The Chief Minister made the remarks while addressing the State-level programme to commemorate the launch of VB-G RAM G at Swami Vivekananda Stadium and inaugurating several projects of the Rural Development Department, in the presence of Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ W…
Agartala, Feb 9 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday said that teachers are the backbone of society and play a crucial role in shaping future leaders by imparting not only education but also values and ensuring the mental and emotional well-being of students. Inaugurating the three-day Regional School Leadership Workshop and Review Programme at Pragya Bhavan here, Saha said today’s students would lead the country in the future, making it imperative for teachers to take res…
Agartala, Feb 8 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday asserted that peace and inclusive development in the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) are possible only under the governance of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), as the state government continues to work for the socio-economic development of every citizen.Addressing a BJP organisational meeting at the TTAADC headquarters in Khumulwng, the Chief Minister said the state is witnessing growing competition amo…
Agartala, Feb 7 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday underscored the significance of training and public awareness in preventing accidents and diseases associated with stray animals, particularly rabies. During a meeting organised by the Animal Resources Development Department, Saha said that students, teachers, and the general public in both government and private institutions should be educated about rabies, animal behaviour, and relevant safety measures.He emphasised the impor…
Agartala, Feb 7 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday said that the Union Budget 2026–27, presented in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, lays strong emphasis on development across all sectors, including education, health, defence and infrastructure.Addressing the ‘Budget Yuva Conference’ organised by the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Pradesh Yuva Morcha here, the Chief Minister said the budget reflects the development-oriented vision of PM Modi and underlines t…
Agartala, Feb 6 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday said that non-governmental organisations (NGOs) play a crucial role in shaping the future generation into responsible and socially conscious citizens, and stressed that meaningful social work can be carried out without engaging in politics. The Chief Minister, while presiding over a meeting with representatives of Janajati (tribals) NGOs in Agartala, said that voluntary organisations working at the grassroots level are contributi…
Agartala, Feb 6 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Pariksha Pe Charcha programme was insightful and motivating, inspiring students to face examinations with confidence, clarity, and a stress-free mindset. The Chief Minister made the remarks after watching Pariksha Pe Charcha with students of Bardowali School. Saha, who also holds the Elementary and Secondary Education portfolios, said that Prime Minister Modi’s interaction with student…
Agartala, Feb 5 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday said that the state government is committed to providing the best possible assistance to people in need and ensuring access to quality healthcare within the state, with telemedicine playing a crucial role in delivering advanced medical services. Addressing needy people during the 62nd episode of Mukhya Mantri Samipeshu (CM’s Aam Darbar), Saha said that patients from economically weaker sections should avoid unnecessary expend…