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…
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Baghpat (UP), July 22 (IANS) Director General of Tripura Police (DGP) Anurag was cremated with full state honours at his ancestral town of Baraut in Uttar Pradesh’s Baghpat district on Wednesday, officials said. Anurag’s son, Abhishek, lit the funeral pyre at the cremation ground near Bawli Chungi on the Delhi‑Saharanpur highway in the presence of family members, senior police officers and hundreds of mourners.Before the cremation, the Uttar Pradesh Police accorded a ceremonial guard of ho…
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) The last rites of Tripura Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag, whose body was found under mysterious circumstances in the bathroom attached to his official chamber at the state Police Headquarters here, will be performed on Wednesday at Baraut in Uttar Pradesh’s Baghpat district, officials said.A senior police official said that Tripura Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu, Chief Minister Manik Saha, several state ministers, Chief Secretary Jitendra Kumar Sinha, Home Se…
Agartala, July 20 (IANS) The Tripura government on Monday declared a one-day state mourning on Tuesday as a mark of respect for Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag, whose body was found under mysterious circumstances in the bathroom attached to his official chamber at the state Police Headquarters earlier in the day, 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 th…
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 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 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 Bhowmik,…
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 …
Shillong, July 18 (IANS) Meghalaya has secured the top position among the Northeastern and hilly states in the regulatory ease category of NITI Aayog’s inaugural Investment Friendliness Index (IFI), reflecting the state’s progress in simplifying regulations and improving the business environment for investors, officials said on Saturday. The official stated that according to the report released by NITI Aayog, Meghalaya scored 8.5 under the regulatory ease pillar, the highest among the region’s s…
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…