Bhagwant Mann Archives - Page 11 of 30

06 Mar

Mann Government’s ‘Mahila Udyami Samman’ Celebrates 11,700 Women Entrepreneurs Across Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Entrepreneurship, Punjab, Women Empowerment

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government has marked a significant milestone in its month-long International Women’s Day celebrations by honoring 11,700 women entrepreneurs under the newly launched ‘Mahila Udyami Samman Program.’ The initiative, which concluded its first phase on Friday, March 6, 2026, aims to recognize the contributions of women who have established successful self-employment ventures and small businesses across all 117 Assembly constituencies in the state. The program has seen unprecedented participation, with over 28,000 nominations submitted via the Punjab State Rural Livelihood Mission (PSRLM) portal. During the initial phase, which ran from March 2 to March…

05 Mar

CM Bhagwant Mann Sets Up 24/7 Helpline to Rescue Punjabis Stranded in Middle East Conflic

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Evacuation, Gulf Crisis, Middle East, Punjab Helpline, RK Jaiswal, Vimal Setia

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a bid to ensure safe, smooth and hassle free return of Punjabis stranded in strife torn Middle East, the Punjab Government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has deployed two senior officers of the Punjab Government to coordinate and monitor the entire process. As per the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, a 24x7 helpline has already been established with immediate effect. Additional Director General of Police RK Jaiswal has been designated as the Overall In-charge of the helpline, while Secretary, Department of Home Affairs, Vimal Setia has been appointed as the Nodal Officer…

04 Mar

AAP Chief Spokesperson Baltej Pannu Visits Injured Anti-Drug Activist in Ludhiana; Warns Peddlers to Leave Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAnti-drug, Baltej Pannu, Bhagwant Mann, Ludhiana, Nasha Mukti Morcha, Punjab government

Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)’s Media Head Punjab and Chief Spokesperson of Nasha Mukti Morcha Baltej Pannu on Wednesday visited an anti-drug crusader undergoing treatment at Mohan Dai Hospital after the activist was injured in an attack by individuals involved in drug peddling. During the visit, Baltej Pannu met the whistleblower and their family to extend solidarity and assure them of full support from the Punjab Government. Baltej Pannu was accompanied by MLA Kulwant Singh Sidhu along with members of Nasha Mukti Morcha Punjab. He conveyed that the Bhagwant Mann Government stands rock-solid with those who are courageously…

03 Mar

CM Bhagwant Mann Urges Union Minister for Urgent Evacuation of Punjabis Stranded in Middle East

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Evacuation, Middle East conflict, Punjabis stranded, Ram Mohan Naidu, Special flights

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, held a high-level telephonic discussion with Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu to demand the immediate and safe evacuation of Punjabis currently stranded in the conflict-ridden Middle East. Highlighting the distress of thousands of families across the state, the Chief Minister shared a comprehensive database of affected citizens and pushed for the deployment of special aircraft to bring them home. During the conversation, the Union Minister reportedly assured the Chief Minister that the Government of India is prioritizing the safety of Indian nationals and…

02 Mar

CM Bhagwant Mann Hails One Year of ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ as Major Success in Punjab’s War on Drugs

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Drug Crackdown, Heroin Seizure, NDPS conviction, Punjab drugs, Yudh Nashean Virudh

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday congratulated the people of Punjab on the successful completion of one year of ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’, declaring it as a decisive and unprecedented campaign to make Punjab free from the menace of drugs. Marking the first anniversary of the mass movement launched by the Punjab Government, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the campaign has fundamentally altered the fight against narcotics in Punjab by dismantling entrenched networks and ensuring strict enforcement. In a statement, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Yudh Nashean Virudh has been the biggest-ever crackdown on the…

02 Mar

Punjab Marks One Year of ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ with Over 51,000 Arrests in Relentless War on Drugs

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBaltej Pannu, Bhagwant Mann, Drug arrests, Heroin Seizure, Nasha Mukti, Punjab drugs, Rangla Punjab, Yudh Nashean Virudh

Chandigarh (Gurpreet SIngh): Marking one year of the Mann Government’s ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ campaign, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Media In-charge and Chief Spokesperson of Nasha Mukti Morcha Baltej Pannu said Punjab is fighting a systematic and multi-dimensional war against drugs unmatched anywhere in the world. Addressing the media, Baltej Pannu declared the campaign as a historic and people-driven movement that has transformed the fight against narcotics into a structured and result-oriented mission. AAP Punjab State General Secretary and Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said, “Drug abuse is a global menace. We are witnessing developments in countries like Mexico and Canada,…

01 Mar

‘Where Punjab Moves, the Nation Follows’: CM Bhagwant Mann Vows 2027 Mandate to End ‘Authoritarian Rule’

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann, democracy, Injustice, Punjab2027

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh)— In a fiery address at the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) mega "Sashakt Bharat" rally at Jantar Mantar on Sunday, March 1, 2026, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann declared that the recent court verdict in favour of the party marks the "beginning of the end" for the BJP’s authoritarian governance. Speaking via video conferencing to thousands of supporters gathered at the party's foundational site, Mann asserted that Punjab would deliver a "century" of 100 seats in the 2027 Assembly elections as a resounding answer to the Centre’s alleged financial and political injustice. The rally, led by AAP…

28 Feb

CM Bhagwant Mann takes dig at PM Modi & Amit Shah as Arvind Kejriwal gets discharged from excise policy case

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Politics, Punjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday said that the discharge of charges against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, senior AAP leader and Punjab Prabhari Manish Sisodia, and others in the excise policy case by the court has vindicated the party’s consistent stand that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and other central agencies have been reduced to mere puppets in the hands of the Union government to target political rivals. In a video message, Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “It is a historic day in the politics of the country because…

24 Feb

Punjab FM Harpal Singh Cheema Claims Drug Traffickers Shifting Base to Haryana Amid AAP Crackdown

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Drug Crackdown, Harpal Singh Cheema, Haryana BJP, Nayab Singh Saini, Punjab government

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday said that the Punjab Government’s decisive and sustained crackdown against narcotics is delivering concrete results, dismantling drug networks that once operated with impunity. He said that as Punjab strengthens enforcement and public participation against drugs, serious questions are arising about the growing menace in Haryana under the Nayab Singh Saini government. Recalling that drugs proliferated across Punjab during the 2007–2017 SAD-BJP regime, Harpal Singh Cheema said a similar pattern is now visible in Haryana. Referring to Haryana Police officer Sunil Sandhu, who is facing action after anti-drug operations, Harpal…

17 Feb

Bhagwant Mann Govt Begins Rollout of Punjab Trade Commission; Meetings Held in 10 Districts

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Harpal Singh Cheema, Punjab government initiative, Punjab Trade Commission, single-window system Punjab, traders grievance redressal

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Bhagwant Mann Government has announced the formation of a Punjab Trade Commission in a significant step aimed at strengthening the state’s trading community and simplifying business operations for small traders, shopkeepers and entrepreneurs. Punjab Finance, Excise & Taxation, and Planning Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said the initiative reflects the government’s commitment to making governance more accessible and responsive to those who drive Punjab’s economy. Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said, “The key objective of the Commission is to ensure that traders no longer have to run pillar to post for routine approvals, departmental clearances and day-to-day business-related…