Chief Minister Manik Saha

July 8, 2026 12:17 PM

Tripura makes full rendition of ‘Vande Mataram’ and ‘Jana Gana Mana’ mandatory in school assemblies

In a move aimed at strengthening patriotism, discipline and national consciousness among students, the Tripura Government has made it mandatory for all schools in the state to begin their daily morning assemblies with the full rendition of the National Song, 'Vande Mataram,' followed by the National Anthem, 'Jana Gana Mana.' The decision was issued through a government order on Tuesday and has drawn widespread public attention across the state. The initiative has been welcomed by many citizens ...

June 19, 2026 9:01 PM

Centre approves 60-seat Tripura Government Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital

Responding to the request from the Tripura government, the Union Ministry of AYUSH has granted approval for the establishment of the 60-seat Tripura Government Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital at Udaipur in southern Tripura’s Gomati district, Chief Minister Manik Saha announced on Friday. Expressing his happiness over the development, the Chief Minister took to social media platform X and said: “The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM), under the Union Ministry of...

April 1, 2026 11:04 AM

Tripura achieves milestone with two kidney transplants in Agartala

In a significant achievement for Tripura’s healthcare sector, government-run Govind Ballabh Pant Medical College and Hospital in Agartala has successfully conducted two consecutive kidney transplants for the first time in the state’s history, officials said on Tuesday. Hospital Superintendent Dr Bidhan Goswami said this milestone was made possible through the dedicated efforts of Chief Minister Manik Saha, a dental surgeon who holds the health portfolio. With the completion of the si...

January 22, 2026 10:18 AM

Unity, peace key to building ‘Ek Tripura, Srestha Tripura’: CM Saha

Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday said that Tripura’s development can be accelerated by strengthening unity among its people, which would help build an “Ek Tripura, Srestha Tripura”, reiterating that socio-economic development and lasting peace remain the state government’s top priorities. Addressing the Tripura Statehood Day celebration after inaugurating the programme at Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhavan here, the Chief Minister said the primary objective of observing Statehood Day i...

September 16, 2024 4:00 PM

Tripura floods: “Top priority rescue, relief operations,” says CM Manik Saha

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Thursday that rescue and relief operations are the top priority as the state grapples with severe flooding caused by unprecedented rainfall over the past three days. "I have never seen this kind of rain in Tripura before," CM Saha said at a press conference. He attributed the extreme weather to a depression in the Bay of Bengal, which has affected nearly every district in the state. Saha said that 321 relief camps are currently operational, housing app...

September 16, 2024 4:24 PM

Tripura CM Manik Saha organise Tiranga rally ahead of Independence Day

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha led a vibrant Tiranga rally on Tuesday, kicking off celebrations for India's 78th Independence Day. The event, held in Agartala, saw widespread participation from students, BJP party members, and local officials. In his address, CM Saha highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Har Ghar Tiranga' (Tricolor in Every Home) initiative, emphasizing its importance in honoring those who sacrificed for India's independence. "We should celebrate the 'Har Ghar Tiranga'...