Bhagwant Mann Archives - Page 29 of 39

05 Sep

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Hospitalised After Health Concerns Persist

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Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has been admitted to Fortis Hospital after his health showed no signs of recovery despite medical attention over the past two days. Officials familiar with the matter said that Mann had been feeling unwell for some time, and his condition worsened on Thursday evening. Acting on the advice of doctors, he was taken to the private hospital in Mohali on Friday for further treatment and observation. While details of his exact ailment remain undisclosed, hospital sources indicated that a team of specialists has been assigned to monitor his health closely. A formal…

05 Sep

Punjab CM Promises Aid for Child Battling Kidney Disease Amid Flood Hardship

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Amritsar, September 5, 2025 – Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has pledged government support for eight-year-old Abhijot Singh from Talwandi village in Amritsar, who is struggling with a kidney illness. The child’s family released a video describing their struggle and how the recent floods have intensified their difficulties. Responding to their appeal, Mann said the state will take responsibility for Abhijot’s treatment and ensure he receives proper medical care and medicines.The Chief Minister stressed that no resident of Punjab would be left without healthcare, regardless of financial constraints or the challenges brought by natural disasters. He added that the government…

05 Sep

Punjab Cabinet Meeting Postponed Amid CM Mann’s Health Concerns

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Chandigarh, September 5, 2025 – The Punjab Cabinet meeting scheduled for 4:00 PM today has been postponed due to the deteriorating health of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.Officials confirmed the cancellation, stating that the meeting will not take place as planned. Updates on the Chief Minister’s health are still awaited.

04 Sep

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Unwell, Kejriwal Rushes to Check on Him

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Chandigarh (National Times Bureau): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who has been at the forefront of monitoring flood relief work across the state, has reportedly taken ill. The news of his deteriorating health has raised concern at a time when Punjab is grappling with one of its worst natural calamities in recent history. According to officials, the exact cause of the Chief Minister’s sudden illness has not yet been confirmed. AAP’s national convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal reached Bhagwant Mann’s residence to personally inquire about his condition. Kejriwal, who was already in Punjab to review the ongoing…

31 Aug

Floods Create Crisis in Dera Baba Nanak, Sukhbir Badal Urges Army Involvement

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National Times Bureau (Gurpreet Singh): A severe flood situation has gripped the Dera Baba Nanak constituency, leaving many villages in the Kalanaur region completely submerged. Observing the crisis, Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal visited the affected areas, met residents, and listened to their grievances.Badal appealed to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to set aside political stubbornness and immediately hand over the flood-affected areas to the Army. He stressed that only with Army assistance could stranded people be safely evacuated and relief operations be carried out swiftly.During his visit, Badal also met members of the Gujjar community and arranged…

26 Aug

Punjab Schools Shut from August 27 to 30 Amid Heavy Rain Forecast

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Chandigarh, August 26: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced on Monday that all government and private schools, including primary, secondary, and senior secondary institutions, will remain closed from August 27 to 30. The decision comes in view of continuous heavy rainfall across the state and the Meteorological Department’s forecast of more downpours in the coming days.The Chief Minister said the move was necessary to ensure the safety of students and staff during the adverse weather conditions.

25 Aug

CM Bhagwant Mann Accuses Centre of Withdrawing Ration Benefits from 55 Lakh Punjabis, Writes Open Letter To People of Punjab

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has alleged that the Union government is planning to remove nearly 55 lakh residents of Punjab from the free ration scheme, terming the move a deliberate attempt to “snatch food from the poor.” In a letter to the people of the state, Mann said the Centre has already cut off supplies for 23 lakh individuals since July, citing incomplete eKYC. He added that ration for another 32 lakh people is expected to be stopped from September under the claim that these families no longer fall under the “poor” category. Mann questioned the…

23 Aug

CM Bhagwant Mann Accuses Centre of “Snatching Punjab’s Ration”

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Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has raised strong objections to the Union government’s reported move to cancel over 8.02 lakh ration cards in the state, warning that such a step would leave lakhs of families without food security. Mann said that if each ration card covers a family of four, the decision could impact several million people. “The government in Delhi, which claims to care for the poor, is in reality trying to take away their ration. Punjab feeds the nation, yet our own people are being denied food,” he remarked. “Ration Chor” Jibe at BJP The Chief Minister…

22 Aug

Mann Unveils Landmark Policy to Fast-Track Industrial Approvals in Punjab

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Chandigarh, August 22, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday launched the Policy for Empanelment of Certified Professionals, describing it as a transformative step toward making Punjab a leading industrial hub in the country.Speaking at the launch, the Chief Minister said the policy would accelerate industrial growth, create new employment opportunities for the state’s youth, and strengthen Punjab’s image as a preferred investment destination. He called the move a landmark initiative aimed at streamlining regulatory approvals while ensuring strict environmental safeguards.Mann highlighted Punjab’s growing industrial base in food processing, textiles, auto components, hand tools, bicycles, IT, and tourism,…

17 Aug

Punjab CM Introduces New Reward Scheme to Boost Anti-Drug Drive

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Chandigarh: In a bid to strengthen Punjab’s war against narcotics, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has rolled out a new reward policy for Punjab Police personnel engaged in NDPS cases. As per the new rules, officers who achieve significant results in drug-related investigations will receive financial incentives. For instance, an investigating officer recovering more than one kilogram of heroin during an operation will be entitled to a Rs 1.20 lakh reward. The Chief Minister also announced that head constables will now be empowered to handle investigations under the NDPS Act. The change is expected to reduce delays in legal proceedings and…