Bhagwant Mann Archives - Page 18 of 46

13 May

Punjab and Centre Forge Strategic Alliance to Resolve Fertilizer Shortage and Groundwater Depletion

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Crop Diversification, Fertiliser supply, Groundwater Conservation, Punjab farmers

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday called upon Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and sought his intervention for the de-notification of certain hybrid paddy seeds to ensure smooth procurement and lifting operations in Punjab during the forthcoming Kharif season, while raising a series of critical issues concerning the state’s farmers before the Centre. During the crucial meeting in Delhi, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann secured assurances on uninterrupted fertilizer supply and groundwater conservation, demanded Punjab’s representation in the Central Seed Committee, and pressed for wheat seed subsidy allocation for 2026-27. Emphasising that Punjab’s farmers…

13 May

CM Bhagwant Mann Slams Federal Government Over NEET Scandal and Alleged Intimidation of Diljit Dosanjh

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday slammed the BJP-led Centre over the NEET paper leak, calling it a betrayal of lakhs of students whose dreams were crushed by repeated failures in the examination system. Targeting the BJP on multiple fronts, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann also asserted that after Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh refused to enter politics at the BJP’s behest, a campaign of intimidation had been unleashed against him. Positioning governance and welfare as AAP’s central electoral pitch ahead of the Punjab polls, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann asserted that the party would seek a…

13 May

Union Agriculture Minister and Punjab CM Agree on Collaborative Crop Diversification Strategy

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan met with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann in New Delhi on Saturday to discuss a wide range of agricultural issues, with a primary focus on the urgent need for crop diversification. During the high-level meeting, both leaders explored strategies to transition the province away from its heavy reliance on wheat and paddy cultivation, a cycle that has long raised concerns regarding sustainability and resource management. Chouhan expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Punjab Chief Minister and commended the province's historical resilience, noting that Punjab has always been the first to…

13 May

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Warns People of Voting for BJP, says “if voted to power they will reimpose black farm laws in Punjab”

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Samrala (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday launched a blistering political offensive against the BJP, Akali Dal and Congress, pointing out that these traditional political parties betrayed Punjab for decades through divisive politics, anti-Punjab decisions and corruption, while warning that the BJP would once again impose the black farm laws if voted to power in the state. During Lok Milni at village Manki in Samrala, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said the BJP had exposed its anti-Punjab mindset by making Sanskrit compulsory and Punjabi optional in Army schools, and pointed out that the party thrives on creating…

12 May

Punjab’s ‘Sikhya Kranti’ Triumphs as Girls Sweep Top Positions in Class 10 Board Results

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Class 10 toppers, PSEB 2026, Punjab board results, Punjab education reform, Sikhya Kranti

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s government schools have scripted a remarkable turnaround under the Bhagwant Mann Government’s ‘Sikhya Kranti’, with the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB)’s Class 10 results not only recording an impressive 94.52% pass percentage but also showcasing the growing dominance of girls and government school students in merit rankings. As 2,54,744 students cleared the examinations, girls secured two of the top three positions, while 88 students from government schools featured in the merit list, reflecting the sweeping transformation brought about by the AAP Government’s focus on modern classrooms, teacher training and equal educational opportunities. Hailing the results as…

12 May

Aman Arora Takes Charge as Punjab Industries Minister with Focus on Jobs and Investment

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAman Arora, Bhagwant Mann, Chandigarh, Investment destination, Local jobs, Punjab Industries

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Cabinet Minister Mr. Aman Arora on Tuesday assumed office as the Minister for Industries & Commerce at Udyog Bhawan, Sector 17, Chandigarh. Notably, Mr. Arora already holds key portfolios including Employment Generation, Skill Development & Training, New & Renewable Energy Sources, Good Governance & Information Technology and Printing & Stationery. After taking charge, Mr. Arora expressed gratitude towards Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Sh. Arvind Kejriwal for reposing faith in him. He said that his top priority would be to transform Punjab into a most preferred investment destination…

12 May

Senior BJP Leader Anil Kumar Sethi Switches Allegiance to AAP in Presence of CM Bhagwant Mann

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Anil Sethi, Bhagwant Mann, BJP, Fazilka, Party joining, Punjab politics

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Influenced by the policies and people-centric governance of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), senior BJP leader from Fazilka, Anil Kumar Sethi, joined the AAP on Tuesday. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann formally inducted him into the party. Welcoming Sethi into the party fold, CM Bhagwant Mann said that people from across Punjab are expressing faith in the policies and vision of the Aam Aadmi Party. He said the party is committed to working for the welfare and progress of every section of society and is continuously strengthening its base across the state. Anil Kumar Sethi said that…

11 May

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Offers Prayers at Gurdwara Jyotisar Sahib, Reaffirms Tough Stance Against Sacrilege

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Gurdwara Jyotisar, Punjab politics, sacrilege law, Sangrur

Sangrur (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday joined the Sangat at Gurdwara Jyotisar Sahib to offer Ardas and express gratitude for getting the opportunity to enact the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act 2026, asserting that the stringent law has brought immense relief and satisfaction to the Panth and will ensure that no one dares to commit beadbi of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji again. CM Bhagwant Singh Mann also launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led Centre, saying the country is witnessing how decisions are being dictated by the White House while central…

10 May

Patiala resident receives life-changing treatment for kidney stones under Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, kidney stones, Patiala, Punjab Health, Sehat Card, Sunita Rani

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): By the time the sun rose over Patiala, 46-year-old Sunita Rani had already been awake for hours. Sleep had become difficult. A dull ache gripped her lower back and travelled sharply through her side whenever she tried to stand straight. Her feet looked puffier each morning, and even walking to the kitchen felt exhausting. She would pause midway, pressing one hand against the wall and the other against her stomach, waiting for the stabbing discomfort to settle. In spite of the pain, Sunita continued managing her everyday responsibilities, hoping the problem would improve on its own. However,…

10 May

Historic initiative by Punjab Govt as free food kits to be distributed to 40 lakh poor, Dalit and backward families in state

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SANGRUR (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday launched the ambitious ‘Meri Rasoi Yojna’ during a programme organised in village Bhalwan in Sangrur, marking the beginning of free nutritional food kit distribution to nearly 40 lakh poor and economically weaker families across Punjab, as one of the country’s largest household nutrition support initiatives. Declaring the scheme as a direct intervention to reduce the kitchen burden on struggling families amid rising inflation, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said the AAP Government is merely making announcements but delivering tangible relief to every household through free electricity, healthcare, women-centric welfare schemes…