Bhagwant Mann Archives - Page 18 of 19

04 Mar

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Warns Striking Tehsildars: “You May Go, Government Will Hire More”

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Chandigarh (National Times): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday conducted a surprise inspection at the Tehsil office in Kharar amid the ongoing strike by Tehsildars. Addressing the protest, CM Mann made it clear that the government would not bow to pressure, stating that those on strike were free to leave, and replacements would be hired. His remarks come after he issued a stern warning to the agitating officers, asserting that while they could continue their strike, the public would ultimately decide when and where they would be allowed to rejoin duty. The Chief Minister had already set a 5…

01 Mar

Punjab Police Cracks Down on Drug-Affected Areas in Kapurthala

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Drug Crackdown, Kapurthala, Punjab Police, War Against Drugs

Kapurthala, March 1 – Under the Punjab government’s “Yudh Nashe Virudh” (War Against Drugs) campaign, Kapurthala Police carried out large-scale raids in drug-affected areas today. The operation was conducted with heavy police deployment to curb drug-related activities.Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Gaurav Toora stated that the action was initiated under the directives of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and DGP Gaurav Yadav. Raids were conducted in Kapurthala and Phagwara, where police questioned suspicious individuals and checked vehicles. Police Raids Across Kapurthala & Phagwara Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Gaurav Toora stated that the action was initiated under the directives of…

27 Feb

Punjab Approves New Excise Policy for 2025-26, Targets ₹11,020 Crore Revenue

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Chandigarh, February 27, 2025 – The Punjab cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has approved the excise policy for 2025-26, aiming to boost revenue by ₹800 crore over the previous year. The government has set a target of ₹11,020 crore in excise duty collection for the upcoming fiscal year, Finance Minister Harpal Cheema announced. Key Highlights of the Excise Policy Return to E-Tendering for Liquor Vends: The government is reverting to its 2022 policy of allotting liquor vends through e-tenders, ensuring transparency in the process.Open Quota for IMFL Continues: The policy will maintain an open quota for Indian Made…

25 Feb

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Accuses Centre of Targeting Punjab Over US Deportation Issue

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Chandigarh (National Times): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday lashed out at the Central government, accusing it of deliberately portraying Punjab in a bad light over the recent deportation of illegal immigrants from the United States. Addressing the Punjab Assembly’s special session, CM Mann questioned why all three deportation flights landed in Amritsar, despite carrying immigrants from multiple states. "Three flights arrived in India, and all of them landed in Amritsar. These flights came via Gujarat due to restrictions on using Pakistani and Afghan airspace for military aircraft. However, the number of Gujaratis and Haryanavis on these flights was…

25 Feb

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Slams Opposition Over Claims of AAP MLAs Defecting

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Chandigarh (National Times): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday hit back at the opposition, particularly Congress leader Partap Bajwa, over his claim that over 32 AAP MLAs were in touch with him. Addressing the Punjab Vidhan Sabha Special Session, CM Mann dismissed these statements as baseless political gossip and accused the opposition of being directionless. Referring to repeated speculation about his tenure, Mann said, "First, they said I wouldn’t last six months as CM. When I completed six months, they claimed I wouldn’t survive a year. Later, they insisted I’d be removed after the Delhi elections. They keep spreading…

22 Feb

Punjab Minister Dhaliwal Responds to ‘Non-Existent Department’ Controversy, Says CM Mann Can Answer

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Chandigarh (National Times): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab is facing backlash after it was revealed that a minister had been assigned a department that did not exist for nearly 20 months. The controversy erupted after a Punjab government notification, issued on Friday, acknowledged that the Department of Administrative Reforms, allocated to Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, was “non-existent”. Following this revelation, Dhaliwal has now been officially assigned only the NRI Affairs Department. Dhaliwal’s Response: ‘I Fulfilled My Duties’ Breaking his silence on the matter, Dhaliwal defended himself, stating: "I am a soldier of the party and have carried…

20 Feb

Punjab Police Dismiss 52 Personnel in Anti-Corruption Crackdown

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAnti-corruption drive, Bhagwant Mann, corruption, police dismissals, Punjab Police crackdown

Chandigarh, February 20, 2025: In a major drive against corruption and misconduct, Punjab Police have dismissed 52 personnel over the past 10 days, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav announced on Wednesday. The move aligns with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s directive to ensure transparency, accountability, and integrity in public service. Action Against Corruption and Absenteeism The dismissed officials include:1 Inspector5 Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASIs)4 Head Constables42 Constables The highest dismissals occurred in:Ludhiana (7 dismissals) – 4 under the Commissionerate of Police and 3 in Ludhiana-RuralPatiala (5 dismissals)Jalandhar and Hoshiarpur (4 each)The dismissals come in the wake of AAP’s renewed focus on…

19 Feb

CM Bhagwant Mann Expands ‘Mission Rozgar’: 50,892 Youth Employed in 35 Months, 497 Get Appointment Letters; Slams Opposition for ‘Selective Blindness’ on Job Opportunities

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Chandigarh, February 19, 2025- Continuing mission rozgar, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday handed over appointment letters for government jobs to 497 youth thereby setting a new milestone by illuminating the lives of 50,892 families in the last around three years after assuming the charge of office.On Wednesday, the Chief Minister handed over letters to youth in the Water supply and Sanitation department, School Education department, Higher Education and Languages, Rural Development and Science, Technology and Environment.Addressing the gathering here at the Municipal Bhawan, the Chief Minister said that it is a momentous occasion when these youth…

19 Feb

Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu Denied Meeting with Punjab CM, Alleges Political Vendetta

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Chandigarh (National Times): Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu on Monday alleged that he was denied entry to meet Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann at his official residence in Chandigarh. According to Bittu, he had sought a meeting with the CM to discuss concerns regarding political vendetta against BJP workers in Punjab, but his requests were ignored. Tense Exchange with Police at CM's Residence Bittu arrived at the CM’s residence but was stopped at the gate by security personnel. A heated argument reportedly ensued between the Union Minister and the police, as he demanded an explanation for being denied entry. Despite…

15 Feb

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Assures Support for Deportees Ahead of US Flight’s Arrival

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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has said that his recent press conference prompted key changes in how the Centre is handling the return of Indian immigrants deported from the United States. The deportation flight is set to land at Amritsar airport at 10 PM today (Saturday), and Mann has assured that necessary arrangements are in place for those arriving. Revised Arrangements for Deportees Mann stated that unlike last time—when deportees were dropped off at a distant location—this time the flight will arrive directly at the passenger terminal. He outlined the following measures: Punjabis among the deportees will be allowed to…