October 14, 2026 11:35 AM

Tripura government steps up efforts to resume flights at Kailashahar Airport after 35 years

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has said the state government is working with the Centre to resume flight operations at Kailashahar Airport in Unakoti district after a gap of 35 years, as part of efforts to strengthen regional air connectivity. According to a press release issued by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), Saha made the remarks while chairing a high-level review meeting on the redevelopment of Kailashahar Airport under the UDAN regional connectivity scheme at the Secretariat Confer...

August 19, 2026 11:16 AM

Tripura CM Manik Saha holds BJP organisational meeting ahead of local body polls

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha attended a high-level organisational meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Agartala on Monday to discuss preparations for the upcoming Village Committee, Agartala Municipal Corporation and Municipal Council elections in the state. The meeting, held at the Government Guest House, was attended by BJP Tripura Pradesh President Abhishek Debroy, state party in-charge Dr Rajdeep Roy, members of the state council of ministers, MLAs and senior office-bearers. ...

August 10, 2026 11:21 AM

Tripura CM Manik Saha inaugurates Supra Multispeciality Hospital in Agartala

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday inaugurated the new Supra Multispeciality Hospital at Motorstand in Agartala, marking an addition to the state's healthcare infrastructure. Speaking at the inauguration, Saha stressed the need to strengthen government healthcare facilities while acknowledging the role of private hospitals in expanding and improving healthcare services in the state. According to the Chief Minister's Office, Saha also attended a blood donation camp organised as part of...

August 1, 2026 11:26 AM

CWG 2026: ‘Asmita has brought glory to Tripura,’ says CM after judoka wins historic gold

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday congratulated judoka Asmita Dey after she became the first Indian to win a gold medal in judo at the Commonwealth Games, describing her achievement as a proud moment for both the state and the nation. "Asmita Dey, a daughter of Tripura, has once again brought glory to the state on the international stage. Her dedication, hard work, and self-confidence will continue to inspire the younger generation of the country," Saha said. The 23-year-old scripted...

July 24, 2026 11:19 AM

Building modern cities, villages will shape developed Tripura: CM Manik Saha

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday said the state's vision of becoming a developed Tripura would be driven by the creation of modern cities and villages, with greater emphasis on digital governance to ensure faster delivery of public services. Speaking after inaugurating several public welfare projects of the Agartala Municipal Corporation at Swami Vivekananda Maidan in Agartala, Saha said digital services would be expanded across all municipal areas of the state, with public welfare r...

July 22, 2026 3:42 PM

Tripura: CM Manik Saha inaugurates week-long traditional ‘Kharchi Puja’ in Agartala

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday inaugurated the week-long Kharchi Puja, one of the state's largest and most significant religious and cultural festivals, marking the beginning of the annual celebrations in Agartala. The inaugural ceremony was attended by Agartala Mayor Deepak Majumder, local MLA and Tripura BJP president, along with several public representatives and dignitaries. Extending greetings to devotees and visitors, Saha said the festival reflects Tripura's rich cultura...

July 9, 2026 1:58 PM

Tripura eyes Rs 1 lakh cr investment at Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2026

Ahead of the Destination Tripura: Business Conclave 2026, scheduled to be held on July 9 and 10 at the Hapania International Fair Ground, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha expressed confidence that the event would mark a new chapter in the state's economic growth by attracting significant domestic and international investments. The Chief Minister said the two-day conclave is expected to generate investment proposals worth nearly Rs 1 lakh crore, with participation from investors not only from a...

June 30, 2026 10:29 AM

Centre to provide AI-enabled X-ray machines, other advanced medical equipment to Tripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said the Centre would provide several modern medical machines and equipment, including 48 AI-enabled portable handheld X-ray devices, under the Prime Minister's Fund to strengthen healthcare infrastructure in the northeastern state. In a Facebook post, the Chief Minister said that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Tripura Health and Family Welfare Department in New Delhi on Monday for ...

June 10, 2026 6:08 PM

Tripura launches first-ever online school monitoring system to strengthen foundational education

In a significant step towards improving the quality of school education and ensuring real-time academic monitoring, the School Education Department of Tripura on Wednesday formally launched the state's first-ever Online School Monitoring System, aimed at strengthening Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) and enhancing accountability across schools. The initiative was rolled out within 24 hours of a high-level review meeting chaired by Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, where foundational ed...

May 26, 2026 9:47 PM

Tripura CM meets PM Modi, congratulates him on 12 years of service to nation; Bengal poll victory

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and congratulated him on completing 12 remarkable years of dedicated service to the nation. The Chief Minister also congratulated the Prime Minister for the "historic and resounding victory in the recent West Bengal Assembly elections as well". "Detailed discussions took place with him (PM Modi) on various important matters regarding Tripura's overall development and organisational aspects," CM Saha said...