Bhagwant Mann

Punjab CM Announces ₹10 Lakh Aid for Family Hit by Pakistani Drone Attack

Punjab CM Announces ₹10 Lakh Aid for Family Hit by Pakistani Drone Attack

Firozpur, May 13, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday expressed deep condolences to the family from Khai Fame village in Firozpur, which was struck by a Pakistani drone attack in recent days. One member of the affected family died during treatment in the hospital, prompting an outpouring of sympathy from the state government.In a public statement on social media, the Chief Minister confirmed that the government will provide financial assistance totaling ₹10 lakh to the grieving family. Of this, ₹5 lakh will come from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund, while another ₹5 lakh will be contributed by Member…
Read More
CM Bhagwant Mann announces ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh for kin of Pakistani drone attack victim; Rs 2 lakh by Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora

CM Bhagwant Mann announces ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh for kin of Pakistani drone attack victim; Rs 2 lakh by Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora

Ludhiana (National Times): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday morning announced Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for the family of Sukhwinder Kaur, a resident of Khai Ke village, Ferozepur, who died from injuries sustained in a Pakistani drone attack. The Chief Minister expressed deep sorrow over the tragic demise of Sukhwinder Kaur. Our government stands firmly with her family during this time of immense pain, and we are committed to providing all possible support to help them cope with this devastating loss, he affirmed. Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora also extended financial assistance,…
Read More
Punjab CM Mann Warns Centre Against Water Diversion, Vows to Block BBMB Moves at Nangal

Punjab CM Mann Warns Centre Against Water Diversion, Vows to Block BBMB Moves at Nangal

Nangal (Rupnagar) | May 11, 2025 — Amid escalating tensions at the border, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann launched a fierce attack on the BJP-led central government, accusing it of using the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) to illegally divert Punjab's water to other states, particularly Haryana.Addressing a protest gathering in Nangal, Mann said it was "unfortunate" that while Punjab helps safeguard 532 km of the international border with Pakistan, the Union Government is attempting to strip the state of its rightful water share. “Punjab is alert at the border, supporting the Army, while the BJP plays dirty politics…
Read More
Haryana CM Slams Punjab CM Over Water Remarks, Accuses Him of Stirring Controversy for Politics

Haryana CM Slams Punjab CM Over Water Remarks, Accuses Him of Stirring Controversy for Politics

Chandigarh, May 6 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday lashed out at his Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann for making what he called “provocative and irresponsible” remarks on inter-state water sharing. Addressing a public gathering at his residence, Sant Kabir Kutir, Saini criticized Mann for allegedly using his constitutional position to ignite tensions for political mileage.“Instead of working for Punjab’s welfare, the Chief Minister is making divisive statements to further his political career,” Saini said, asserting that both Haryana and Punjab are like brothers and that such remarks only serve to drive a wedge between their people.He also…
Read More
‘White Elephant BBMB Must Go’: CM Bhagwant Mann Slams Centre Over Punjab’s Water Woes

‘White Elephant BBMB Must Go’: CM Bhagwant Mann Slams Centre Over Punjab’s Water Woes

Chandigarh (National Times): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann came out all guns blazing in the Vidhan Sabha on Monday, as he led a fiery charge against the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) and the Central Government over what he called a “systematic betrayal” of Punjab’s water rights. Speaking during a special session where the House unanimously passed a resolution rejecting BBMB's controversial order to release 8,500 cusecs of water to Haryana, CM Mann tore into the Board's functioning and called for its complete reconstitution. “Punjab has always stood at the forefront—whether it was the freedom struggle or feeding the nation.…
Read More
Punjab CM Lauds Police for Foiling Espionage Plot, Calls It Proud Moment for State

Punjab CM Lauds Police for Foiling Espionage Plot, Calls It Proud Moment for State

Chandigarh, May 4 — Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann praised the Punjab Police on Sunday for successfully arresting individuals involved in espionage, calling the operation a benchmark in effective policing and a blow to anti-national conspiracies.In an official statement, the Chief Minister hailed the arrests as a significant victory against threats targeting India’s unity, integrity, and sovereignty. He emphasized that Punjab, being a border state, bears an immense responsibility in protecting national interests and that the state police have consistently risen to this challenge.Mann described the police action as a commendable move and a matter of immense pride for…
Read More
‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ Gains Momentum: Punjab Gears Up for Statewide Anti-Drug Drive from May 7

‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ Gains Momentum: Punjab Gears Up for Statewide Anti-Drug Drive from May 7

National Times Bureau, May 4, 2025: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema declared that the state’s fight against drugs under the ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ campaign has entered a decisive phase, with widespread public support backing the government's zero-tolerance approach.Speaking alongside Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh at a key meeting with Village and Ward Defense Committees in Patiala on May 4, Cheema emphasized the unified resolve to dismantle drug networks across the state. He credited Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s leadership for reversing the damage caused by previous administrations. “The Akali-BJP sowed the seeds of drugs, Congress watered them, and now we…
Read More
Punjab Declares War on Drugs: CM Mann Vows Drug-Free State by May 31

Punjab Declares War on Drugs: CM Mann Vows Drug-Free State by May 31

Jalandhar, May 3, 2025 — Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann ramped up his anti-drug crusade on Saturday, administering oaths to hundreds of newly formed Village Defence Committees, pledging to wipe out drugs from the state by May 31. Joined by AAP state president Aman Arora and Lok Sabha MP Dr. Raj Kumar Chabbewal, Mann declared the fight against drugs as a “war” that will soon be won with public support.He compared the state’s strategic approach to military planning, assuring that this coordinated offensive against drugs marks a turning point. Alongside this, Mann emphasized the government’s commitment to rehabilitation. The…
Read More
Punjab Leaders Protest Centre’s Forced Water Allocation to Haryana

Punjab Leaders Protest Centre’s Forced Water Allocation to Haryana

Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, May 1:Today, senior leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party staged a strong protest at Phase 7 lights in Mohali against the Centre’s decision to release additional water from Bhakra Dam to Haryana by force.District Planning Committee Chairperson and AAP’s District President Prabhjot Kaur stated that the Centre is behaving unjustly with Punjab and that the Punjab government will not allow even a single drop of its water to go to waste. She made it clear that the Bhagwant Singh Mann government will not tolerate any plundering of Punjab’s water. She pointed out that although Haryana had…
Read More
Mann Slams Bajwa Over ‘50 Bombs’ Claim, Links It to Alleged Ties with Pakistan

Mann Slams Bajwa Over ‘50 Bombs’ Claim, Links It to Alleged Ties with Pakistan

Chandigarh, April 13 — Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann lashed out at Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa on Sunday, accusing him of spreading panic with false claims that 50 bombs had been smuggled into the state. Mann alleged that Bajwa’s decades-old family ties with Pakistani operatives were the only possible source of such “baseless” information, as intelligence agencies have reported no such threat.Mann dismissed Bajwa’s statement—where the Congress leader claimed that 18 bombs had already exploded while 32 more remained—as “irrational” and lacking any backing from state or central intelligence. “If Bajwa knows this, he must have heard it…
Read More