India, Jan. 9 -- Tripura chief minister Manik Saha on Wednesday said the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has given its approval for the state emblem.

The state's newly designed emblem comprises the national emblem in the centre of an outline of Tripura map that is within a circle of saffron colour with Tripura government written below.

Terming it as "significant milestone" for the state, CM Saha wrote on his X, "Tripura gets its official State Emblem.

A significant milestone for the state, symbolizing its unique identity. This emblem will be a proud representation of Tripura's history, culture and people".

MHA Under Secretary Debobroto Basu, in a letter written to secretary of Tripura Information and Cultural Affairs department PK Chak...