Bhagwant Mann

CM Bhagwant Mann Hands Over 801 Government Job Letters In Punjab, Says 600 More Appointments Coming Next Week

CM Bhagwant Mann Hands Over 801 Government Job Letters In Punjab, Says 600 More Appointments Coming Next Week

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday handed over appointment letters to 801 newly recruited youth in Mohali, giving them a Diwali gift of government jobs and taking the total number of recruitments under his government to 71,777. Asserting that every appointment had been made entirely free of cost and strictly on merit, without ‘Cash’ or ‘farmaish’ (recommendation), he said that unlike previous governments, where government jobs were sold for lakhs of rupees through money, recommendations and ‘Vaddhi’ (bribe), his government had ensured transparent recruitment without a single rupee of bribe. Challenging the opposition to point out…
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Unveils $432-Crore Canal Water Projects Across 316 Patiala Villages to Counter Groundwater Crisis

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Unveils $432-Crore Canal Water Projects Across 316 Patiala Villages to Counter Groundwater Crisis

Patiala (Gurpreet Singh): Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday dedicated two state-of-the-art Water Treatment Plants, built at a cost of ₹432.65 crore at village Mandoli in Ghanaour constituency of Patiala, providing a major boost to access to safe drinking water across the region. The project will supply clean canal water daily to 316 villages across five Assembly constituencies, covering 4.50 lakh residents and 70,000 households through a 752-kilometre pipeline network. Besides addressing the groundwater crisis and tackling contamination, including fluoride, the project will provide a long-term solution to drinking water challenges, reaffirming the Punjab Government’s commitment to making clean…
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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Slams Opposition Alliance, Inaugurates Major Canal Water Project in Patiala

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Slams Opposition Alliance, Inaugurates Major Canal Water Project in Patiala

Patiala (Gurpreet Singh): Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, Akali Dal and BJP, calling them deeply corrupt parties that had joined hands to derail Punjab’s development and protect their shared political interests. Describing the forthcoming political battle as ‘One Vs All’, he said that despite having different flags and election symbols, these parties shared the same intention of looting Punjab and exploiting its people. During a public gathering in Ghanaur Halqa of Patiala, the Chief Minister said the traditional parties are uncomfortable because an ordinary family’s son was honestly working for the…
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Punjab Police Conduct CASO Across 23 Districts Under Yudh Nashean Virudh, Medical Stores Inspected

Punjab Police Conduct CASO Across 23 Districts Under Yudh Nashean Virudh, Medical Stores Inspected

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh) As part of the Bhagwant Mann Government’s Yudh Nashean Virudh initiative, coordinated Cordon and Search Operations (CASO) were conducted across 23 districts of the state on Saturday. The massive operation, undertaken by the Punjab Police, civil administration and Nasha Mukti Morcha, is a key component of the Punjab Government’s 60-day mission-mode campaign against drugs. The operations aim to detect narcotics, identify suspected drug traffickers and strengthen enforcement against the illegal drug trade. Alongside these efforts, officials also inspected medical stores to check for the unlawful sale or misuse of medicines that could be diverted for use as…
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Punjab Transfers Rs 1,291 Crore To 37.43 Lakh Women Under Mawan-Dheeyan Satkar Yojna, Targets 1 Crore Beneficiaries

Punjab Transfers Rs 1,291 Crore To 37.43 Lakh Women Under Mawan-Dheeyan Satkar Yojna, Targets 1 Crore Beneficiaries

Abohar (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s women witnessed the ‘Toon-Toon’ of financial empowerment as their mobile phones buzzed with SMS alerts confirming the transfer of ₹1,291 crore in Sanman Rashi directly into the bank accounts of more than 37.43 lakh beneficiaries. During a massive gathering in Abohar, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said the Mukh Mantri Mawan-Dheeyan Satkar Yojna was aimed at bringing one crore women under its ambit, with nearly 80 lakh registrations already completed. Describing it as a social revolution that would strengthen women’s financial independence and self-respect, the Chief Minister announced that all registered beneficiaries would receive their payments together…
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Punjab Approves 35 Exclusive NDPS Courts to Clear 52,577 Pending Drug Cases; 385 Posts Sanctioned

Punjab Approves 35 Exclusive NDPS Courts to Clear 52,577 Pending Drug Cases; 385 Posts Sanctioned

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Cabinet under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday approved the establishment of 35 Exclusive Special NDPS (National Drugs Psychotropic Substances) Courts across the state to ensure speedy disposal of drug-related cases, reduce judicial pendency and strengthen the ongoing fight against the drug menace. A decision to this effect was taken during a meeting of the Council of Ministers chaired by CM Bhagwant Singh Mann. Disclosing this, the Chief Minister’s Office stated, “Punjab is facing a serious challenge of drug trafficking and abuse, with approximately 20,000 NDPS cases registered and around 27,000…
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Pays Tribute to Martyrs of Saka Panja Sahib

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Pays Tribute to Martyrs of Saka Panja Sahib

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann paid tribute to the martyrs of Saka Panja Sahib, remembering their extraordinary courage and sacrifice in Sikh history. In a post on X, Mann offered his respects to the Sikh martyrs who laid down their lives while attempting to deliver food to hungry prisoners. Recalling the historic incident, he described their act as an example of unmatched bravery, selfless service and devotion to humanity. https://twitter.com/BhagwantMann/status/2116005490677448731?a=csEti854KkWyuoHhG3M&s=20 The Chief Minister said the martyrs faced the moving train with their chests and embraced martyrdom while carrying out their mission to feed the imprisoned Sikhs. He…
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Harpal Singh Cheema Claims Drug Use Down 5.5% in Punjab, Accuses BJP and Congress of Failing to Curb Menace

Harpal Singh Cheema Claims Drug Use Down 5.5% in Punjab, Accuses BJP and Congress of Failing to Curb Menace

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Cabinet Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Thursday tore into the Shiromani Akali Dal-BJP alliance and the Congress for pushing Punjab towards destruction by allowing drugs and gangsterism to flourish during their respective tenures. He asserted that while the Bhagwant Mann government is waging a decisive battle against drugs and organised crime, the BJP is indulging in politics over drug-related deaths instead of addressing the problem in states ruled by it. Addressing a press conference, senior AAP leader and Cabinet Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated, “Between 2007 and 2017, the Akali…
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Punjab Assembly Urges Centre To Reopen Kartarpur Sahib Corridor, CM Bhagwant Mann Says Faith Must Remain Above Politics

Punjab Assembly Urges Centre To Reopen Kartarpur Sahib Corridor, CM Bhagwant Mann Says Faith Must Remain Above Politics

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday strongly urged the Centre to reopen the Sri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor and ensure regular, hassle-free access for the Sikh Sangat to pay obeisance at Gurdwara Darbar Sahib. Emphasising that matters of faith must remain above political considerations, he said the spiritual aspirations of devotees must be respected and religious devotion should never become a casualty of petty politics. The Punjab Vidhan Sabha also urged the Centre to facilitate the reopening of the corridor, enabling devotees to fulfil their spiritual aspirations and undertake darshan without hindrance. Addressing the house, CM Bhagwant…
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Punjab Hosts Asian Hockey Championship For First Time, CM Bhagwant Mann Inaugurates Tournament In Jalandhar

Punjab Hosts Asian Hockey Championship For First Time, CM Bhagwant Mann Inaugurates Tournament In Jalandhar

Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab has scripted a historic chapter in its sporting legacy as Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann inaugurated the Asian Hockey Championship for the first time in the state at Burlton Park, Jalandhar, turning the long-cherished dream of Punjab’s hockey players to compete on home soil into reality. Welcoming teams from six nations and honouring their captains, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said Punjab is ready to reclaim its place on the global hockey stage, with Jalandhar hosting all league matches and Mohali staging the semi-finals and final, while the state gears up to host the 2030 Hockey World…
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