Bhagwant Mann Archives - Page 11 of 46

20 Jul

Bhagwant Mann Government Introduces Methadone Maintenance Therapy to Enhance Drug De-Addiction Services in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Dr Balbir Singh, Drug De-addiction, Methadone Maintenance Therapy, Punjab Healthcare

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Punjab has introduced an internationally accepted drug de-addiction treatment known as Methadone Maintenance Therapy (MMT) for people with severe opioid dependence. The introduction of methadone marks a significant step in the state’s treatment-focused approach to tackling drug addiction. Conventional treatment has largely relied on Buprenorphine-based Opioid Substitution Therapy through the state’s more than 500 OOAT centres, which involves replacing harmful opioids with regulated medication to treat addiction, and abstinence-based rehabilitation. The introduction of MMT provides an additional treatment option for patients with long-term opioid dependence who have not responded adequately to existing therapies. Six dedicated methadone clinics…

19 Jul

Bhagwant Mann Government to Transfer Samman Rashi to Over 50 Lakh Newly Registered Women on August 1, Announces Arvind Kejriwal

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabArvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann, Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojna, Punjab government, Samman Rashi

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party National Convenor, Arvind Kejriwal, has announced that the Punjab government will transfer the financial honorarium under the Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojna directly into the bank accounts of more than 50 lakh newly registered women on August 1. Speaking at a large public gathering in Mukerian, Kejriwal assured beneficiaries that anyone who registered late would receive the cumulative payments for the months of July, August, and September. Under this ongoing welfare initiative, general category women receive 1,000 rupees per month, while beneficiaries from Dalit communities receive an enhanced amount of 1,500 rupees per month.…

18 Jul

More Than Half of Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana Beneficiaries Fall Within Peak Financial Responsibility Age Bracket

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaBhagwant Mann, direct benefit transfer, Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana, Punjab welfare schemes, Women Empowerment

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Bhagwant Man Government's Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana is providing timely financial support to eligible women across the state at a time when rising household expenses, college admission costs and inflation are putting increasing pressure on family budgets. Nearly 33 lakh women beneficiaries, who completed their registration by 25 June 2026, have received the assistance directly in their bank accounts, while the remaining eligible beneficiaries will receive it on 1 August. Almost 70 lakh women have enrolled under the scheme so far. The scheme's beneficiary profile shows that it is reaching women at a stage…

18 Jul

AAP Leadership Highlights Welfare Schemes and Spiritual Initiatives at Pathankot Event

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann, Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojna, Pathankot bhajan sandhya, Tirath Yatra Scheme

Pathankot (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister on Friday joined thousands of Sanatanis at the Ek Shaam Bhagwan Shiv Ke Naam bhajan sandhya in Pathankot as the Bhagwant Mann Government continued its state-wide devotional outreach across Punjab. Highlighting the government's commitment to preserving and promoting every faith, the AAP Chief said Punjab is witnessing unprecedented efforts to celebrate Sanatan traditions alongside the rich spiritual heritage of all religions. Addressing the gathering, the AAP Chief highlighted the grand observance of the 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the ongoing celebrations of…

05 Jul

AAP Accuses Opposition of Formulating ‘Team A, B, C’ to Maliciously Target Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, Baltej Pannu, Bhagwant Mann, Punjab politics

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu on Sunday said the Congress has become directionless and remains consumed by internal power struggles instead of addressing the concerns of Punjab and its people. He said the ongoing infighting within the Congress has exposed the party’s complete political bankruptcy and accused the Congress, BJP and Shiromani Akali Dal of joining hands to target CM Bhagwant Singh Mann because they have no answer to the unprecedented work done by the AAP government. Addressing a press conference, AAP Punjab State Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said the Congress’ internal feud…

04 Jul

Punjab Government Tightens Crackdown on Crime with Over 43,000 Gangsters and 71,000 Drug Smugglers Arrested

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Drug Smugglers arrested, gangster crackdown, Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, Punjab Police

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Reiterating the Bhagwant Mann Government’s unwavering commitment to making the state free from gangsterism and drugs, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Chief Spokesperson and MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal on Saturday said that the Bhagwant Mann government has been pursuing an uncompromising campaign against anti-social elements while simultaneously delivering on its public welfare commitments. Addressing the media, AAP Punjab Chief Spokesperson and MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal said, “The Bhagwant Mann Government is fully committed to eradicating gangsterism and drugs from Punjab. Our ‘Gangsters Te Vaar’ campaign has now entered its 164th day, and its impactful and positive results…

02 Jul

Punjab Cabinet Waives Government Fees for Key Citizen Services to Facilitate Special Intensive Revision

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, citizen services, electoral revision, fee waiver, Harpal Singh Cheema, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major decision aimed at facilitating the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and ensuring that citizens can obtain the required documents without any financial burden, the Punjab Cabinet, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, approved the waiver of government fees and facilitation charges for several key citizen services from July 1 to September 30, 2026. A decision to this effect was taken during the meeting of the Council of Ministers held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. Govt Fees Waived for Key Citizen Services During SIR Sharing…

02 Jul

Punjab Cabinet Enhances Benefits and Plot Entitlements for Landowners During Land Acquisition

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, farmer relief, land acquisition, plot entitlement, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Cabinet, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has approved significant amendments to the existing land acquisition policy, introducing a sweeping range of relief measures and enhanced plot entitlements for landowners across the state. The decision, aimed at addressing the long-standing concerns of small farmers and local stakeholders, was finalized during a meeting of the Council of Ministers in Chandigarh. The administrative modifications seek to streamline the compensation process and offer competitive benefits to individuals whose properties are acquired for state developmental projects. According to a detailed release from the Chief Minister’s Office,…

02 Jul

Chalk Against Chitta: Punjab Transformed Classrooms Into Frontline of Anti-Drug Campaign

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, drug prevention, Punjab, school curriculum, teachers, Yudh Nashean Virudh

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): As schools across Punjab reopen after a month-long summer break, thousands of teachers are playing a pivotal role in ensuring that Punjab goes drug-free in the coming days. The frontline is shifting from police stations and rehabilitation and de-addiction centres to schools and classrooms, as part of the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann-led Yudh Nashean Virudh campaign. Through a cadre of sensitised teachers, aware principals, and safe school spaces, the Bhagwant Mann government is building a safety net around each child, providing knowledge around the dangers of drug use, skills to combat mental stress, and options for…

02 Jul

Punjab Cabinet Approves Crucial Amendment to Regularize Unauthorized Colonies Across the State

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Chandigarh, housing policy, Punjab, regularization, unauthorized colonies

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major decision aimed at providing long-awaited relief to thousands of residents living in unauthorised colonies across Punjab, the Punjab Cabinet, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has approved an amendment to Rule 31 of the Punjab Apartment and Property Regulation (PAPR) Rules to simplify the regularisation process for eligible unauthorised colonies across the State. A decision to this effect was taken during the meeting of the Council of Ministers. Relief for Residents of Unauthorised Colonies Sharing the details, the Chief Minister’s Office said the amendment to Rule 31 will enable the regularisation…