Bhagwant Mann

Punjab Government Tightens Crackdown on Crime with Over 43,000 Gangsters and 71,000 Drug Smugglers Arrested

Punjab Government Tightens Crackdown on Crime with Over 43,000 Gangsters and 71,000 Drug Smugglers Arrested

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Reiterating the Bhagwant Mann Government’s unwavering commitment to making the state free from gangsterism and drugs, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Chief Spokesperson and MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal on Saturday said that the Bhagwant Mann government has been pursuing an uncompromising campaign against anti-social elements while simultaneously delivering on its public welfare commitments. Addressing the media, AAP Punjab Chief Spokesperson and MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal said, “The Bhagwant Mann Government is fully committed to eradicating gangsterism and drugs from Punjab. Our ‘Gangsters Te Vaar’ campaign has now entered its 164th day, and its impactful and positive results…
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Punjab Cabinet Waives Government Fees for Key Citizen Services to Facilitate Special Intensive Revision

Punjab Cabinet Waives Government Fees for Key Citizen Services to Facilitate Special Intensive Revision

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major decision aimed at facilitating the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and ensuring that citizens can obtain the required documents without any financial burden, the Punjab Cabinet, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, approved the waiver of government fees and facilitation charges for several key citizen services from July 1 to September 30, 2026. A decision to this effect was taken during the meeting of the Council of Ministers held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. Govt Fees Waived for Key Citizen Services During SIR Sharing…
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Punjab Cabinet Enhances Benefits and Plot Entitlements for Landowners During Land Acquisition

Punjab Cabinet Enhances Benefits and Plot Entitlements for Landowners During Land Acquisition

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Cabinet, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has approved significant amendments to the existing land acquisition policy, introducing a sweeping range of relief measures and enhanced plot entitlements for landowners across the state. The decision, aimed at addressing the long-standing concerns of small farmers and local stakeholders, was finalized during a meeting of the Council of Ministers in Chandigarh. The administrative modifications seek to streamline the compensation process and offer competitive benefits to individuals whose properties are acquired for state developmental projects. According to a detailed release from the Chief Minister’s Office,…
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Chalk Against Chitta: Punjab Transformed Classrooms Into Frontline of Anti-Drug Campaign

Chalk Against Chitta: Punjab Transformed Classrooms Into Frontline of Anti-Drug Campaign

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): As schools across Punjab reopen after a month-long summer break, thousands of teachers are playing a pivotal role in ensuring that Punjab goes drug-free in the coming days. The frontline is shifting from police stations and rehabilitation and de-addiction centres to schools and classrooms, as part of the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann-led Yudh Nashean Virudh campaign. Through a cadre of sensitised teachers, aware principals, and safe school spaces, the Bhagwant Mann government is building a safety net around each child, providing knowledge around the dangers of drug use, skills to combat mental stress, and options for…
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Punjab Cabinet Approves Crucial Amendment to Regularize Unauthorized Colonies Across the State

Punjab Cabinet Approves Crucial Amendment to Regularize Unauthorized Colonies Across the State

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major decision aimed at providing long-awaited relief to thousands of residents living in unauthorised colonies across Punjab, the Punjab Cabinet, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has approved an amendment to Rule 31 of the Punjab Apartment and Property Regulation (PAPR) Rules to simplify the regularisation process for eligible unauthorised colonies across the State. A decision to this effect was taken during the meeting of the Council of Ministers. Relief for Residents of Unauthorised Colonies Sharing the details, the Chief Minister’s Office said the amendment to Rule 31 will enable the regularisation…
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Shiromani Akali Dal Suffers Major Defection as Former MLA Joins AAP in Patran

Shiromani Akali Dal Suffers Major Defection as Former MLA Joins AAP in Patran

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Shiromani Akali Dal suffered a major political setback in Patran when former MLA Vaninder Kaur Loomba and Karan Singh DTO, along with hundreds of their supporters, joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the presence of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann formally welcomed all the newly inducted leaders and supporters into the party. He said that the joining of grassroots leaders would further strengthen the party in the region. CM Mann said that such a large number of supporters from the opposition party joining AAP reflects the growing public endorsement of the AAP government's…
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Congress Suffers Setback as Key Political Leaders Defect to AAP in Punjab

Congress Suffers Setback as Key Political Leaders Defect to AAP in Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) family continues to expand as several senior Congress leaders from the Mukerian joined the party in the presence of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday. Among those who joined AAP were Sarpanch Anil Thakur, Beant Singh Randhawa, Poonam Rattu, Sarpanch Tajinder Pal Singh, Rajesh Rattu, Sarpanch Lakhvir Singh, Sher Singh Shera, and former Akali Dal Assembly candidate Sarbjot Singh Sabi. They expressed their faith in the policies and vision of the Aam Aadmi Party and announced their decision to join the party along with their supporters. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann formally…
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Punjab Rolls Out Landmark Welfare Scheme for Women with Direct Cash Transfers

Punjab Rolls Out Landmark Welfare Scheme for Women with Direct Cash Transfers

Dhuri (Gurpreet Singh): The wait of lakhs of women across Punjab finally came to an end on Wednesday as the CM Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Government rolled out the Mukh Mantri Maavan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna, fulfilling its final election guarantee made ahead of the 2022 Punjab Assembly elections. Launching the scheme through a dedicated web portal in Dhuri, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann announced the direct transfer of three months’ Satkar Raashi into the bank accounts of eligible beneficiaries, with every woman receiving ₹3,000 and women from the Scheduled Caste category receiving ₹4,500. The payments began reaching beneficiaries…
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Akalis Opposing Anti-Beadbi Act Because They Know They Will Have to Pay for Their Past Misdeeds: CM Bhagwant Mann

Akalis Opposing Anti-Beadbi Act Because They Know They Will Have to Pay for Their Past Misdeeds: CM Bhagwant Mann

FARIDKOT (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday pointed out that the Akalis are opposing the Anti-Beadbi Act because they know they will have to answer for their past misdeeds, declaring that they had joined hands with the forces responsible for the beadbi (sacrilege) of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. During a Lok Milni in Faridkot, the Chief Minister also held the traditional political parties responsible for looting Punjab and remaining disconnected from the common people. Reiterating his government’s commitment to public welfare, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann highlighted Punjab’s emergence as the country’s top-performing state in school…
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CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Dedicates New Sultanwind Flyover To People In Holy City Amritsar

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Dedicates New Sultanwind Flyover To People In Holy City Amritsar

AMRITSAR (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday gave a major gift to the residents of the holy city of Amritsar by dedicating the newly constructed flyover at the junction of Sultanwind Bypass and Sultanwind Link Road to the people. Built to ease long-standing traffic congestion and ensure seamless connectivity for over two lakh devotees visiting Sri Amritsar Sahib every day, the project has been completed by saving ₹11.52 crore of public money through a transparent system. Showcasing his government's development-driven governance, the Chief Minister also announced that 3,100 new stadiums, 3,000 gyms and 400 new Aam…
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