Guwahati, July 7 -- Reported by Mrinal Kanti Banik

Agartala: The Tripura government has made it mandatory for all schools in the state to begin the academic day with the full version of the National Song Vande Mataram, followed by the National Anthem, Jana Gana Mana, in line with directives issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

The directive, issued by the School Education Department through a notification dated July 3, will apply to all government, government-aided, private, and recognised madrasa schools across the state.

Announcing the decision, Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha, who also holds the School Education portfolio, said the move was aimed at ensuring that both the National Song and the National Anthem are accorded due respe...