Bhagwant Mann Archives - National Times

09 Dec

AAP MLA Conducts Surprise Inspection of Health Centres in Fatehgarh Sahib

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Mann Government’s Public Welfare Initiative: Dr. Balbir Singh Conducts Surprise Inspection of Health Centers in Fatehgarh SahibChandigarh, December 9, 2025: Taking another significant step towards ensuring better healthcare services for the public, Aam Aadmi Party MLA Dr. Balbir Singh conducted a surprise inspection of various health centers in Fatehgarh Sahib district under Punjab’s Bhagwant Mann government. This inspection is part of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s vision which emphasizes providing quality medical facilities to patients in government hospitals and health centers. During this visit, Dr. Singh assessed the medical staff, availability of medicines, and facilities being provided to patients.During the surprise…

04 Dec

Teacher’s Suicide Over 36 Months of Unpaid Salary by Previous Government; While CM Mann Assures Justice to 93 Teachers

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Chandigarh, December 4, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has taken a historical step to end years of neglect towards the state's teachers. He announced the payment of 36 months of salary arrears—withheld during the previous government's tenure—to 93 teachers working in various government colleges, including the Baba Hira Singh Bhattal Institute of Engineering and Technology. This decision is crucial as it follows the tragic suicide of a teacher due to this same salary crisis. The Chief Minister held a special meeting to meet with the affected teachers and the family of the teacher who committed suicide, assuring them of…

02 Dec

Punjab Launches First-of-Its-Kind Fellowship, Deploys 35 Trained Youth to Lead Grassroots Fight Against Drugs

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Chandigarh, December 2, 2025: To tackle Punjab’s drug crisis, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced a game-changing strategy. The government will no longer limit its fight against drugs to police stations and courts but will send trained warriors into every village and neighborhood. Through India's first-ever ‘Leadership in Mental Health Fellowship,’ Punjab will prepare 35 young professionals dedicated to rescuing people from addiction and raising awareness in society. Developed in collaboration with the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, this program—called the Yudh Nashe Virudh (War Against Drugs) campaign—is set to be the biggest weapon in the fight against…

30 Nov

CM Bhagwant Mann to Begin 10-Day Investment Outreach Trip to Japan

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will depart for Japan tomorrow on a 10-day international tour aimed at drawing top-tier Japanese companies to invest in the state and participate in Punjab’s upcoming global investor summit. Officials said the Chief Minister’s schedule includes multiple business meetings across major Japanese cities, where he will showcase Punjab’s industrial potential and pitch opportunities in sectors such as precision manufacturing, automotive components, electronics, food-tech, solar energy, and next-generation green technologies. The visit follows an extensive virtual conference held three days earlier with a high-powered Japanese delegation. The session brought together representatives from the…

27 Nov

Punjab Pushes for Deeper Industrial Partnership with Japan Ahead of 2026 Investors’ Summit

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Chandigarh, November 27, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday batted for strategic tie up with Japan in key sectors of advanced manufacturing, mobility, electronics, food processing, renewable energy, and global services.The Chief Minister, accompanied by Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora, virtually held a detailed deliberation with a high level delegation of Japan comprising representatives of the Embassy of Japan, JETRO, JCCII, and over 25 leading Japanese companies operating across India such as Panasonic, Sumitomo, Nippon, NEC, Toyota and others.The interaction formed a key part of Punjab’s international outreach in the run-up to the 6th Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit…

26 Nov

CM Mann Announces Guru Tegh Bahadur University At Anandpur Sahib On 350th Martyrdom Day

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Sri Anandpur Sahib, November 26, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann announced the establishment of a world-class university in Sri Anandpur Sahib named after the ninth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, bringing to life the vision of AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal.Speaking at the ‘Sarbat Da Bhala’ gathering at Gurdwara Budda Dal Chavni on the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the Chief Minister said this university in the sacred city will strengthen Guru Sahib’s great vision. He said the university will be extremely helpful for deep research into the ninth Guru’s unique martyrdom, great…

17 Nov

Punjab Achieves Historic MSP Milestone, Over 11 Lakh Farmers Receive Payments

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Chandigarh:Leaving no stone unturned in ensuring smooth paddy procurement, under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and through the proactive initiatives of the Punjab government, 11,31,270 farmers have received the benefit of Minimum Support Price (MSP) until November 12.Under the leadership of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak, the process of procurement, lifting and payment is continuing in full swing. With 96,920 farmers having received the benefit of Minimum Support Price so far, Patiala district is leading in the state.It is noteworthy that by the evening of November 12, a total of 1,54,78,162.41…

17 Nov

Punjab Launches First-Ever Coordinated Drive to Address Stray Animal Crisis

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Chandigarh, November 17, 2025: For the first time in Punjab’s history, the state government has launched a coordinated, state-level action plan to tackle the decades-old problem of stray animals. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s government has turned its earlier assurance given during the debate on the amendment to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act into a concrete policy.Local Government Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh informed the Assembly that for the first time, all departments and stakeholders are working together to solve this issue. The Local Government Department is leading this multi-agency effort, ensuring coordination among all related departments.To support the victims…

15 Nov

Punjab Sets Historic Record With 150 Lakh Metric Tons of Paddy Procurement, Over ₹34,000 Crore Paid to Farmers Within 48 Hours

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Chandigarh, November 15, 2025: This season has brought a victory of hope, hard work, and trust for the hardworking farmers of Punjab. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab government has created a new history this year by completing the procurement of over 150 lakh metric tons of paddy. This unprecedented achievement comes at a time when floods in several parts of the state had damaged crops, but the government's strong policy and the farmers' unwavering spirit overcame all challenges.According to government figures, a total of 1,51,80,075.88 metric tons of paddy arrived in the state's mandis…

15 Nov

Punjab Launches Massive ‘Har Pind Khel Maidan’ Mission to Transform Rural Sports Infrastructure

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Chandigarh, 15 November 2025: Under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the Punjab Government has launched a historic and transformative initiative aimed at permanently reshaping the rural landscape of the state. This ambitious project, named ‘Har Pind Khel Maidan’ (a playground in every village), is not just about building infrastructure—it is a decisive step towards realising the dream of a ‘Rangla Punjab’. Implemented in mission mode, the scheme aims to provide Punjab’s youth with a healthy, disciplined, and promising future. It promises to bring a new dawn and transform the heartbeat of rural Punjab.The most important objective of…