Agartala, Aug. 29 -- Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has proposed tapping water from Bangladesh's Titas river to address the clean drinking water issues in Agartala.

The proposal was formally placed before the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission during a recent meeting in the state capital.

Saha said the Titas river, which flows close to Narasingarh on the outskirts of Agartala, could provide a permanent solution to the city's water woes.

"If we are allowed to lift water from the Titas, the entire Agartala city can be supplied with clean drinking water. This will also reduce dependence on underground water sources, which are often heavy in iron content," he said.

The Chief Minister added that if Dhaka responds positively, he will t...