Bhagwant Mann

CM Bhagwant Mann Launches Rs 2,500 Crore Infrastructure Blitz in Fazilka; Targets 100+ Seats in 2027

CM Bhagwant Mann Launches Rs 2,500 Crore Infrastructure Blitz in Fazilka; Targets 100+ Seats in 2027

Fazilka (Gurpreet Singh): Rolling out an expansive network of world-class roads across Punjab, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Government has accelerated its infrastructure push with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann laying the foundation stone for 300 km of new roads and initiating repair work for 350 km in Jalalabad, Fazilka. The Chief Minister asserted that the era of corruption-driven, poor-quality construction is now firmly behind the state. Positioning this as part of a massive 43,000 km road network being built across Punjab, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann underlined that strict accountability will ensure durability, announced plans to eliminate electricity poles…
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Businesspersons’ trusting Bhagwant Mann Govt as Rs 111.16 crore recovered under OTS scheme from key districts

Businesspersons’ trusting Bhagwant Mann Govt as Rs 111.16 crore recovered under OTS scheme from key districts

CHANDIGARH, 22nd March 2026: Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Sunday said the One-Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme for VAT arrears has witnessed an overwhelming response, with 7,845 applications covering dues of around ₹298.39 crore and ₹111.16 crore already recovered. Positioning it as a decisive push to clean up legacy tax burdens while boosting revenue, he warned that the relief window closes on March 31, after which the government will shift to strict recovery mode, with nearly 8,000 properties already identified for action. Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated, “The scheme has already resulted in a total realisation of…
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CM Bhagwant Mann Announces Rs 563 Crore Medical College for Malerkotla During Eid Celebrations

CM Bhagwant Mann Announces Rs 563 Crore Medical College for Malerkotla During Eid Celebrations

Malerkotla (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday celebrated Eid with people in Malerkotla, joined prayers at the Eidgah and rolled out a major healthcare and welfare push, announcing a ₹563 crore medical college along with a network of hospitals aimed at expanding access to quality treatment in the region. During the celebrations, he also urged families to enrol under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna to avail cashless treatment up to ₹10 lakh, positioning the pro-people scheme as part of the government’s broader effort to strengthen public healthcare and deliver on-ground guarantees. Congratulating the people, CM Bhagwant…
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann requests Tata Group to start flights for Punjabis living in Western countries

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann requests Tata Group to start flights for Punjabis living in Western countries

LUDHIANA (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s industrial revival story under the AAP-led government received a major push as Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann inaugurated Tata Steel’s second-largest plant in India in Ludhiana, positioning it as proof of a decisive policy shift from the past. With thousands of jobs promised and green energy-driven steel production launched for the first time in the country, the CM drew a sharp contrast with previous governments, asserting that industries that once left Punjab due to flawed policies are now returning under a pro-industry regime. The plant, set up in Ludhiana at a cost of ₹3200 crore, marks…
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CM Bhagwant Mann Presents Healthcare Report Card; Slams Ayushman Bharat as “Condition-Ridden”

CM Bhagwant Mann Presents Healthcare Report Card; Slams Ayushman Bharat as “Condition-Ridden”

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Continuing his series ‘Shandaar Chaar Saal Bhagwant Mann De Naal’, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday presented the four-year report card of the health sector, after earlier detailing the AAP Government’s work in agriculture and irrigation. Drawing a sharp contrast between a “condition-ridden” Ayushman Bharat and the AAP Government’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, he asserted that the difference lies in intent and delivery, positioning the initiative as a model of universal, accessible healthcare. Presenting data-driven outcomes, the Chief Minister asserted the AAP Government has moved beyond announcements to visible change on the ground, from guaranteeing…
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CM Bhagwant Mann Slams Amit Shah’s Visit; Cites Withheld Funds and “National Inaction” on Drugs

CM Bhagwant Mann Slams Amit Shah’s Visit; Cites Withheld Funds and “National Inaction” on Drugs

SAS Nagar (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday strongly criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah for failing to address Punjab’s key concerns during his visit to the state, stating that people had expected announcements on MSP, farm loan waiver and a special package but were left disappointed. The Chief Minister said the BJP-led Centre has consistently discriminated against Punjab by withholding its rightful funds, ignoring farmers’ demands and failing to act on major drug seizures outside the state, while attempting to defame Punjab. The Chief Minister asserted that despite such challenges, the Punjab Government is taking…
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IT Revolution in Mohali: CM Bhagwant Mann Breaks Ground on Rs 286 Crore Infosys Campus

IT Revolution in Mohali: CM Bhagwant Mann Breaks Ground on Rs 286 Crore Infosys Campus

Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday asserted that Punjab is witnessing a decisive turnaround in its industrial fortunes, with global investors returning to the state after years of extortion and arm-twisting that had driven industry away before 2022. Speaking after performing the groundbreaking ceremony of Infosys’ ₹286 crore campus in Mohali, the Chief Minister stated the project alone will generate direct employment for 2,700 youth and thousands of indirect jobs. The Chief Minister highlighted that the Punjab Government has already attracted investment proposals worth more than ₹1,55,000 crore since March 2022, creating employment opportunities for…
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‘Mission Rozgar’: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Hands Over 818 Appointment Letters; Total Jobs Cross 65,000 in 4 Years

‘Mission Rozgar’: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Hands Over 818 Appointment Letters; Total Jobs Cross 65,000 in 4 Years

Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday handed over appointment letters to 818 youth across different departments under the ongoing Mission Rozgar initiative, taking the total number of government jobs provided by the Punjab Government to 65,264 in the last four years. Addressing a gathering at a function organised to distribute appointment letters, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann described the milestone as a reflection of the government’s commitment to ensuring transparent and merit-based employment opportunities for the youth of Punjab. “Today appointment letters are being handed over to 818 youth in different departments,” he stated, noting that…
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Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Shields Patiala Mechanic from Rs 90,000 Debt Trap

Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Shields Patiala Mechanic from Rs 90,000 Debt Trap

Patiala (Gurpreet Singh): For families dependent on daily wages, even short hospital stays can erase months of earnings. For Gurtej Singh, a mechanic from Mandoli village in Patiala district, falling seriously ill meant not only lost income but the threat of mounting medical debt. Within days of being admitted to Chaman Hospital Bahadurgarh, his family had already spent nearly Rs. 10,000 on bed charges and medicines. Doctors indicated that total expenses could rise to Rs. 80,000–90,000, an amount far beyond the household’s irregular earnings. With no land or savings to fall back on, borrowing at interest appeared inevitable. Relief came…
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Mohali Woman Receives Life-Saving Heart Surgery Free of Cost Under Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana

Mohali Woman Receives Life-Saving Heart Surgery Free of Cost Under Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): When a sudden cardiac emergency struck a Mohali resident, immediate intervention was critical. Under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, introduced by the Government of Punjab under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, treatment was delivered without financial delay, sparing the family an estimated Rs 4 lakh expense during a life-threatening moment. Sukhwinder Kaur of Manikpur village was rushed to a private hospital after acute chest pain accompanied by diabetes-related complications. Doctors diagnosed a serious heart condition requiring immediate stent placement. The estimated cost of treatment and hospitalisation ranged between Rs 3 to 4 lakh: an amount…
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