Manik thanks Centre for approving 98cr for 51 Shakti Peethas in Gomati

Agartala: Tripura CM Manik Saha Wednesday thanked the Centre for approving Rs 97.7 crore for the development of 51 Shakti Peetha parks at Banduar in Gomati district near Tripura Sundari temple, which is one of them, along with 39 other projects, reports Biswendu Bhattacharjee. Saha said this is part of the Rs 3,295 crore that the Centre has granted for a project to develop places of tourist attraction in 23 states.

Manik Saha thanks Centre for approving Rs 98cr for 51 Shakti Peethas in Tripuras Gomati dist

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha expressed gratitude for the central government's 97.7 crore grant to develop 51 Shakti Peetha parks near the Tripura Sundari temple in Gomati district. This initiative, part of a larger 3,295 crore national project, aims to create replicas of the 51 Shakti Peethas, showcasing India's rich spiritual heritage.

'Terrorists out of jail concerning as Tripura shares borders with Bangladesh': CM Manik Saha

Tripura CM Manik Saha voiced concern over released terrorists from Bangladesh and the escalating violence against minorities there. Attacks on Hindu temples in Chattogram followed sedition charges against an ISKCON member, with several ISKCON priests subsequently arrested and bank accounts frozen. India's MEA expressed apprehension about the safety of minorities in Bangladesh, urging the interim government to protect them.

Manipur-based hospital interested to set up facility in Tripura: Chief minister Manik Saha

Manipur's SHIJA Hospital plans a 700 crore super-specialty hospital in Tripura, boosting the state's healthcare infrastructure. In collaboration with SHIJA, Agartala Govt Medical College has successfully performed two kidney transplants, with more planned. The state aims to introduce bone marrow and liver transplants, attracting specialists and outside investment. Tripura's improved healthcare is drawing back doctors currently practicing elsewhere.

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