Bhagwant Mann Archives - National Times

17 Jun

Punjab’s War on Drugs Crosses 108 Days: Nearly 18,000 Smugglers Held, Massive Hauls Continue

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Chandigarh, June 17, 2025 — In a sweeping and relentless crackdown on narcotics, the Punjab Police has marked 108 days of its statewide anti-drug campaign “Yudh Nashian Virudh,” launched under the direction of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. The campaign continues to intensify, with 128 more drug smugglers arrested in the past 24 hours, pushing the total number of arrests to a staggering 17,897 since the drive began. The latest statewide operation, carried out on the instructions of Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav, saw synchronized raids across all 28 police districts. Special DGP Law and Order Arpit Shukla…

11 Jun

Punjab to Tackle Drug Menace Through Sports Revival: ₹78 Crore Burlton Park Hub Announced

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Jalandhar, June 11, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday unveiled a major initiative aimed at curbing drug abuse through sports promotion, laying the foundation stone for the Burlton Park Sports Hub in Jalandhar under the “Yudh Nasheyan De Virudh” campaign.The sports complex, set to be developed at a cost of ₹78 crore, will be a first-of-its-kind facility in India and is expected to be completed within a year. Arvind Kejriwal, speaking as the chief guest, hailed the project as a landmark step in revitalizing Punjab’s youth and restoring the state’s…

09 Jun

CM Bhagwant Mann Inaugurates ₹10.80 Cr Ultra-Modern Tehsil Complex in Patiala, Vows to Strengthen Rural Governance

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Dudan Sadhan (Patiala), June 9, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday inaugurated a state-of-the-art Tehsil complex in Dudan Sadhan, built at a cost of ₹10.80 crore, asserting his government’s commitment to bringing governance closer to rural residents.The new facility will house the offices of the SDM, Tehsildar, Naib Tehsildar, and other administrative departments, significantly easing access to essential services for locals. Mann emphasized that this development would save people time, money, and energy by eliminating the need to travel to Patiala’s Mini Secretariat for routine administrative tasks.“This is not just a building; it’s a symbol of our…

08 Jun

Day 99 of ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’: 144 Drug Smugglers Arrested, 6.7 kg Heroin and 440 kg Poppy Husk Seized Across Punjab

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Chandigarh, June 8, 2025: On the 99th day of its aggressive anti-drug campaign Yudh Nashian Virudh, Punjab Police arrested 144 drug smugglers and seized 6.7 kilograms of heroin and 440 kilograms of poppy husk in a massive statewide crackdown. This takes the total number of drug-related arrests to 16,492 since the campaign was launched under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.The intensive operation was carried out across all 28 police districts on the directions of Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav. Over 200 police teams comprising 1,400 personnel conducted raids at 479 locations, registering 107 FIRs…

08 Jun

Bhagwant Mann Slams Akalis for Politicizing SGPC, Misusing Religious Platforms

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Amritsar, Punjab | June 8, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann launched a scathing attack on the Shiromani Akali Dal leadership on Sunday, accusing them of turning the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) into a money-centered institution. Referring to it sarcastically as the “Shiromani Golak Prabandhak Committee,” Mann alleged that greed and political manipulation under the Akalis have eroded the sanctity of the premier Sikh religious body.Addressing a public gathering in Amritsar, CM Mann accused the Badal family and Akali leaders of exploiting their political dominance to interfere in the internal religious affairs of Sikhs. He alleged that appointments…

08 Jun

Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab Government Waives off Rs 68 Cr Loan of 4,727 Dalit Families in Major Relief Move

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Amritsar (National Times): In a significant step towards social justice and economic relief, the Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab has waived off loans worth ₹68 crore belonging to 4,727 Dalit families. This major announcement marks a milestone in the state government’s commitment to uplift marginalized communities. A formal function to commemorate this initiative is being held today at Guru Nanak Dev University in Amritsar, where Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will personally meet and interact with the beneficiaries. The event is expected to draw a large number of attendees, including government officials, community leaders, and members of…

07 Jun

CM Mann Assures Justice in Samana Tragedy, Announces Memorial and Safety Reforms

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Samana (Punjab), June 7, 2025 – Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday visited Samana to meet the grieving families of seven schoolchildren who lost their lives in a devastating road accident earlier this week. Describing the incident as “deeply heartbreaking,” Mann pledged justice, accountability, and long-term systemic reforms to prevent such tragedies.During his visit, CM Mann offered condolences and addressed the core demands of the victims' families, many of whom had been protesting for action and answers in the aftermath of the incident.Key Announcements by CM Mann:Strict Action Against Police Lapses: Mann ordered disciplinary measures against police officials who…

04 Jun

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Questions Operation Sindoor’s Success, BJP Accuses Him of ‘Standing with Pakistan’

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Chandigarh (National Times): A fresh political row has erupted in Punjab after Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann questioned the success of Operation Sindoor, prompting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to accuse him of siding with Pakistan and undermining India’s armed forces. The controversy deepened a day after Mann made a jibe at the BJP with his “One Nation, One Husband” remark over the reported plan to distribute sindoor (vermilion) as part of the post-Operation Sindoor outreach. Mann Takes Aim at Centre’s Claims Speaking to the media, Mann said, “It’s obvious why the BJP government withdrew the plan to send ‘sindoor’ to…

03 Jun

“Bhagwant Mann Must Resign and Apologise”: BJP Slams Punjab CM Over Remarks on Operation Sindoor

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Chandigarh (National Times): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has come down heavily on Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for his controversial remarks mocking Operation Sindoor, a recent military response by India to terrorist activity. During a press conference, CM Mann made a jibe at reports suggesting that the BJP would distribute sindoor (vermilion) to households, saying, “Will you wear sindoor in Modi’s name? Is this a ‘One Nation, One Husband’ scheme?” The remark has triggered outrage from BJP leaders, who termed it “disrespectful” and “insensitive.” BJP Punjab spokesperson Pritpal Singh Baliawal took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), sharing…

30 May

Day 90 of Punjab’s Anti-Drug Campaign: 103 Drug Smugglers Nabbed, 3.8 Kg Heroin Seized

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Chandigarh, May 30, 2025: As Punjab's massive crackdown on narcotics under the campaign “Yudh Nashian Virudh” completed its 90th day, the state police arrested 103 drug smugglers and seized 3.8 kilograms of heroin along with ₹2.04 lakh in drug money. The total number of arrests under the drive has now touched 14,504.The statewide operation was carried out on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav across all 28 police districts.Acting on the orders of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to make Punjab a drug-free state, the Punjab Police conducted coordinated raids under a special day-long operation. Over…