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Tripura CM discusses creation of job opportunities for state's youth with PM Modi
New Delhi/Agartala, Feb 15: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Saturday and discussed creating job opportunities for the youths of the state.
PM Modi meets Tripura CM Manik Saha, discusses state development and invites him for temple inauguration
New Delhi, February 15: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Saturday to discuss key developmental projects for the state and extend an invitation for the inauguration of the newly redeveloped Mata Tripureswari Temple at Matabari.
Tripura CM invites PM Modi to inaugurate redeveloped Tripura Sundari temple
New Delhi/Agartala, Feb 15: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate the newly-redeveloped Tripura Sundari temple, one of the 51 Shakti Peethas worshipped by Hindus in India.
Tripura's long awaited International Cricket stadium nears completion
Agartala, February 15: Tripura, a state with a rich cricketing history that dates back to the early 1970s, is now on the verge of completing its long-awaited international standard cricket stadium.
Tripura hosts 3rd annual fish festival to boost fisheries sector and meet growing demand
Agartala, February 15: Tripura's third annual State-level fish festival, aimed at boosting the state's fisheries sector and encouraging local fish farmers to increase production, was recently held in the state capital, Agartala.
Tripura CM Manik Saha and his wife takes holy dip at Triveni Sangam, prays for peace
Prayagraj, February 13: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha and his wife took a holy dip in Triveni Sangam- confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the Saraswati at ongoing Mahakumbh on Thursday.
Tripura CM warns of strict action against those aiding insurgency
Agartala, Feb 12: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday issued a stern warning, stating that no one would be spared if found spreading and abetting insurgency in the state once again.
Tripura to be linked through waterway with Kolkata via B'desh: Sarbananda Sonowal
Agartala, Feb 12: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday said that northeastern state of Tripura would be connected with Kolkata, Visakhapatnam, Paradeep via Bay of Bengal once inland waterways connectivity with Bangladesh commences.
Tripura CM attends flood relief & management programme for 700 victims
Agartala, February 11: A flood relief and management programme was organised at Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhawan here. The purpose of the event was to help victims of the flood which recently hit the state. Several organisations have taken a step forward to help the victims affected by the calamity. On Tuesday, a programme was organised by Abhay Mission and was attended by CM Manik Saha.
Centre to release funds to mitigate damages of last year's catastrophic flood in Tripura: CM Saha
Agartala, Feb 11: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday said that he is in touch with the Central government for post-flood relief and the Centre would release the funds after completion of official procedures.
Everyone must participate in war against drugs: Tripura CM
Agartala, Feb 10: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday appealed to everyone, including students and youths to participate wholeheartedly in the government's 'War Against Drugs' mission and make the state a drug-free society.
Tripura will be gateway of south-east Asian nations after 'Maitri Setu' opening: CM Saha
Agartala, Feb 8: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha asserted on Saturday that once the newly built 'Maitri Setu' across the Feni river connecting India and Bangladesh becomes operational, the state will be the gateway for the northeastern states as well as south-east Asian countries.
Business conclave: Tripura govt signs MoUs worth Rs 3700 crore with numerous firms
Agartala, Feb 8: The Tripura government, which organised a two-day 'Business Conclave-2025' has signed MoUs worth Rs 3700 crore with 87 private investors in education, healthcare, agriculture and IT sectors.
Drone technology to boost employment, development in Tripura: CM Saha
Agartala, Feb 8: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has said that drone technology can boost employment and productivity in multiple sectors, including agriculture, security, electric supply, wildlife conservation, disaster management, and healthcare in remote areas.
ONGC to augment gas production in Tripura: Official
Agartala, Feb 7: State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) is aiming to achieve a target of four Million Metric Standard Cubic Meters Per Day (MMSCMD) gas production in Tripura. Chief General Manager (CGM) of ONGC, Roopesh Kumar Sharan said, adding that presently, the oil and gas major currently produces 3.5 MMSCMD in Tripura, which has huge natural gas reserves in different parts of the state.
Drone technology to boost employment, development, says Tripura CM as launches SKILL-UDAY TONGNAI
Agartala, February 7: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday said that drone technology can boost employment and productivity in multiple sectors, including agriculture, security, power services, wildlife conservation, disaster management, and healthcare in remote areas.
Tripura CM Manik Saha launches 'Skill Uday Tongai' to empower over 80,000 students
Agartala, February 7: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha launched the 'Skill Uday Tongai' skill development training programme at the Tripura Institute of Technology in Narsingarh, Agartala.
Providing quality education is Tripura govt's main objective: CM Saha
Agartala, Feb 6: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday said that the main objective of the state government is to formulate various policies and programs to ensure quality education in the state.
Tripura likely to get Rs 600 cr investment proposals at business conclave: Minister
Agartala, Feb 6: Tripura Industries and Commerce Minister Santana Chakma on Thursday said that a two-day 'Business Conclave' would be held here on February 7-8 and the state is expected to receive investment proposals worth Rs 600 crore in the summit.
Ensuring quality education is State Government's main objective: Tripura CM Manik Saha
Agartala, February 7: Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday said that the state government's primary objective is to formulate various policies and programs to ensure quality education in educational institutions.
Robust legal system key to thriving democracy: Tripura CM Saha
Agartala, February 7: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday stressed the importance of a strong legal system for a thriving democracy while attending the ceremony of the National Law University (NLU) building in Agartala.
Tripura CM Saha inaugurates State Level Teaching Learning Material exhibition in Agartala
Agartala, February 6: The State Level Teaching Learning Material (TLM) exhibition and competition was inaugurated by Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha at the Rabindra Shatabarshi Bhawan, Agartala, on Thursday. The event, aimed at promoting innovative and low-cost TLMs in schools, saw the participation of over 160 hand-made teaching materials from teachers across all eight districts of Tripura.
Tripura transformed from land-locked to land-linked: Amit Shah
New Delhi, February 5: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday addressed a distribution program of over 2,800 appointment letters in the Tripura government, saying that joining the communist party cadre was no longer a requirement for jobs in Tripura. He said that Tripura has been transformed from a "land-locked" state to "land-linked" one.
Destination Tripura Business Conclave to boost Investment scheduled on February 7, 8
Agartala, February 5: Tripura is set to host the Destination Tripura Business Conclave on February 7th and 8th, aiming to attract entrepreneurs and business leaders from across the country. The event seeks to showcase the state's abundant natural resources--rubber, bamboo, natural gas, and tea--while highlighting lucrative investment opportunities backed by government incentives.
Tripura's unemployment ratio less than national average, says CM Saha
Agartala, Feb 5: Chief Minister Manik Saha said that Tripura's unemployment rate is now less than the national average proving that huge employment scopes were created in the state.
PM Modi presenting NE region as 'Astalakshmi': HM Amit Shah
Agartala, Feb 5: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, considering the huge development and enormous resources of the eight northeastern states, is presenting the region before the country as 'Astalakshmi'.
B'desh mission in Agartala resumes visa, consular services after 2 months
Agartala, Feb 5: The Bangladesh Assistant High Commission (AHC) office here on Wednesday resumed all visa and consular services for Indians after two months, officials said.
Tripura: Inspector General, BSF meets CM Manik Saha, briefs him on border security
Agartala, February 4: Inspector General of the Border Security Force (BSF) Ashwini Kumar Sharma, paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Minister of Tripura Manik Saha on Tuesday. During the meeting, which took place at the CM's office, the IG provided a detailed briefing on the operational situation along the state's border areas.
Amit Shah to virtually distribute job offer letters in Tripura tomorrow
Agartala, Feb 4: Union Home Minister Amit Shah would virtually distribute job offer letters to those selected for various posts in the Tripura government departments on Wednesday, officials said on Tuesday.
Unemployment, militancy can be resolve through cooperative societies: Tripura CM
Agartala, Feb 4: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday said that through the expansion of cooperative societies not only the unemployment problems would be resolved but militancy activities would be curbed as well.
Tripura CM Saha affirms govt's support for growth of cooperatives, improving livelihoods of people
Agartala, February 4: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha acknowledged the significant role of cooperatives in transforming the state's economy and improving the livelihoods of the people. He reaffirmed the government's support for the growth of cooperatives and assured continued efforts to expand their reach in Tripura.
Tripura CM Manik Saha unveils 40 ft Saraswati idol in Agartala on 'Basant Panchami'
Agartala, February 3: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha unveiled a grand 40-foot idol of Goddess Saraswati in the 40th ward of Agartala Municipal Corporation on the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja on Sunday.
Amit Shah to virtually distribute job offer letters in Tripura on Feb 5
Agartala, Feb 1: Union Home Minister Amit Shah would virtually distribute job offer letters for those selected for multi-tasking staff (Gr-D) posts in the Tripura government on February 5, officials said on Saturday.
West Tripura DM praises Union Budget for inclusive growth, calls it future-oriented
Agartala, February 1: West Tripura District Magistrate Vishal Kumar on Saturday lauded the Union Budget 2025, highlighting its balanced, development-oriented approach that addresses the needs of all sections of society.
80 patrols conducted along India-B'desh border, 40 village meetings held: BSF
Agartala, Feb 1: Maintaining full cooperation with the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), India's Border Security Force (BSF) has conducted nearly 80 simultaneous coordinated patrols along the India-Bangladesh frontiers in the recent past, officials said here on Saturday.
State's health infrastructure growing rapidly: Tripura CM Manik Saha
Agartala Tripura, January 31: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha Friday said that the reputation of any health institution depends on the nursing staff and, therefore, nurses should give special importance to establishing cordial relations with patients and their families.
Lucknow's King George's Medical University introduces gold medal in name of Tripura CM Manik Saha
Lucknow, January 31: The King George's Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow has announced a prestigious gold medal in the name of Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, to recognise outstanding students in the field of Dental Sciences.
Will make proposals based on NE's socio-economic & geographical situations: Arvind Panagariya
Agartala, Jan 30: The 16th Finance Commission while making its recommendations would keep in mind the socio-economic and geographical situations of the northeastern states, the panel chairman Arvind Panagariya said here on Thursday.
Lucknow's King George's Medical University introduces gold medal in name of Tripura CM for top students
Agartala, January 30: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has expressed gratitude to the King George's Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow after it introduced a gold medal in his name for meritorious students.
Tripura growing rapidly in terms of connectivity and infrastructure: Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu
Agartala, January 30: Tripura Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu said that Tripura is a remarkable tourist destination, and it is growing rapidly in terms of connectivity and infrastructure. It has been over a year since Indra Sena Reddy Nallu assumed office as the Governor of the state.