Arunoday Saha
Arunoday Saha | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Citizenship | India |
| Education | M.A. and Ph.D. in Economics |
| Alma mater | Presidency College, (B.A.)
Calcutta University, (M.A.) Utah State University (Ph.D.) |
| Occupation(s) | Academic, Professor, Politician, Writer |
| Known for | First vice-chancellor of Tripura Central University (appointed in 2007) |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Prof. Manjari Choudhury (marriage date unknown – 2010; her death) |
| Father | Abani Mohan Saha |
Arunoday Saha[1] is an Indian Bengali academic, former professor, politician and writer from Agartala, Tripura. He was appointed first vice-chancellor of Tripura University when it became a central university in 2007.[2][3]
Arunoday Saha received Tripura Vibhushan award for his outstanding contribution to the field of education in 2023.[4]
Arunoday Saha was awarded Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award, in 2025.[5][6]
Life
[edit]Saha was born into an Indian Bengali family in Bishalgarh, Tripura. His father, Abani Mohan Saha, was a businessman.[2]
He was a brilliant student. He got B.A. (from Presidency College, Kolkata), M.A. (from Calcutta University) and Ph.D. (from Utah State University) in Economics. He was appointed the first vice-chancellor of Tripura Central University on 3 July 2007 and retired on 18 February 2013.[2]
He is a member of Indian political party, Indian National Congress.[7] He said, "My family has traditionally been with the Congress but this nomination as a Congress candidate for Lok Sabha is slightly unexpected. But as the party has honored me, I will also do my best in the election."[2]
He is a recognized writer. His writings are published in journals and newspapers. He has published some books.[citation needed]
His wife, Prof. Manjari Choudhury, died in 2010.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Tripura University VC's wife commits suicide". news.webindia123.com. 1 April 2010. Archived from the original on 4 January 2022. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
- ^ a b c d "From education to election, Saha has come a long way". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
- ^ Staff (4 July 2007). "Tripura University elevated to a Central University". oneindia.com. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
- ^ "Tripura Govt confers state's civilian award to Prof Arunoday Saha, Kokborok literary N C Debbarma". 21 January 2024. Archived from the original on 26 January 2025. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
- ^ "'Literature remains in my blood', former VC of Tripura University Arunoday Saha on being honoured with Padma Shri". Hindustan Times. 26 January 2025. Archived from the original on 26 January 2025. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
- ^ "Tripura University's ex-VC Arunoday Saha gets Padma Shri for literature, education". ThePrint. 25 January 2025. Archived from the original on 26 January 2025. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
- ^ "Arunoday Saha(Indian National Congress(INC)):Constituency- TRIPURA WEST(TRIPURA) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
External links
[edit]- https://myneta.info/ls2014/candidate.php?candidate_id=244
- https://www.cfo-india.in/cmsarticle/anjan-kumar-ghosh-appointed-as-the-new-vc-of-tripura-university/
- https://adrindia.org/content/tripura-poll-6-crorepatis-3-have-criminal-cases
- https://planner.inflibnet.ac.in/planner2012/Committee.html
- https://cii.in/PhotoGalleryDetail.
- https://www.aarshikatha.co.in/2019/12/folk-fest-high-cmsn-agartala-aarshikatha.html?m=1
- https://www.banglanews24.com/public/tripura/news/bd/648135.details
- https://tripurainfo.com/BanglaArticle.aspx?intBAID=242