Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Friday that the BJP government is working to enrich and promote the culture, tradition, and literature and for this, the state administration has undertaken a series of programmes.
After inaugurating the three-day Tripura Literature Festival at Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhavan, the state government has sincerely taken many steps, including providing many awards to promote art, culture, and literacy of both tribals and non-tribals.
"This literature festival is going to be held for three days. Earlier, literature festivals have been organised many times by the state government and other organisations, in which I have also participated. However, this time, I am very happy to see renowned poets, playwrights, and novelists from all over the country take part in the significant extravaganza," the Chief Minister said.
CM Saha mentioned that the popular singer and lyricist Kumar Sachin Dev Burman had donated his land and building to the government where Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhavan was established.
"Kabiguru Rabindranath Tagore visited Tripura seven times. The royal family of Tripura and Rabindranath Tagore's family shared a close bond. Kabiguru even composed songs based on Tripura. Several erstwhile Maharajas of the Manikya dynasty were known for their paintings, writings, and other contributions to art and culture," the Chief Minister said.
CM Saha, who also holds the Information and Cultural Affairs Department, this programme is being held alongside the observance of the historic 'Matribhasha Diwas'.
This day is also significant for remembering those who sacrificed their lives for the language movement in the then East Pakistan, now Bangladesh, the Chief Minister said.
He added that those who have participated in the three-day festival have set an example in their respective fields.
"Our state government is dedicated to enriching and promoting the culture and tradition of the state, and numerous programmes have been organised throughout the year towards this effort," CM Saha said.
During the event Wing Commander, Ashok Chakra recipient Rakesh Sharma, Padma Shri awardee Arunodoy Saha, Padma Shri Ravi Kanan, Padma Shri Gokul Chandra Das, Rabindra Awardee Bikach Chowdhury, among others, were present.
Reliance Consumer Products partners with Assam’s established business house, Jericho, to set up a cutting-edge bottling facility
Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (RCPL), a leading FMCG and beverage company, has strengthened the presence of Campa’s portfolio in Northeast India with the inauguration of a new bottling plant in Guwahati, Assam. Developed in collaboration with local partner Jericho,
Using modern tools to increase revenue & improve tax collections: Tripura CM
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday said that to increase revenue from various sectors and improve tax collection, modern technologies are being utilised and digital awareness among the taxpayers would be further expanded.
BJP ministers conduct inspections across Delhi; promise swift completion of projects
Wasting no time after securing a historic victory in the national Capital, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a series of inspections to address civic and infrastructural issues across Delhi.
Under-construction tunnel collapses in Telangana, seven workers feared trapped
Seven workers are feared trapped after a portion of an under-construction tunnel as part of Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) collapsed in Telangana's Nagarkurnool district on Saturday.
Bid to rig polls: ED lens over USAID’s partners in crime in India
The Directorate of Enforcement, along with other security and financial agencies, has initiated preliminary steps to identify Indian entities and individuals who served as conduits for receiving the now-scrapped USAID’s $21 million to influence voter turnout in the country, official sources said on Saturday.
Delhi CM Gupta meets PM Modi; city ministers oversee road repairs, projects
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence on Saturday even as her Cabinet ministers hit the road and started reviewing repairs of potholed roads and reviewed pending projects across the city.
Atishi seeks meeting with Delhi CM on Rs 2,500 monthly payment to women
Delhi’s new Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was on Saturday approached by her predecessor and AAP leader Atishi for a meeting to discuss the early launch of a scheme of Rs 2,500 monthly financial assistance to women - a promise made by the BJP during the Assembly election campaign.
Israel confirms death of Shiri Bibas in Hamas captivity after 16 months of uncertainty
The announcement follows a failed attempt by Hamas to return Bibas' remains a day earlier when the body delivered was found to belong to a Palestinian woman instead, reports Times of Israel.