Bhagwant Mann Archives - Page 5 of 30

01 May

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Targets Political Rumours with Confidence Motion in Punjab Vidhan Sabha

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Chandigarh News, Confidence Motion, Labour Day, minimum wage, Political Stability, Punjab Assembly

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann formally introduced a confidence motion during a special session of the state assembly this Friday, aiming to solidify his administration’s standing amid a flurry of political speculation. Speaking in Chandigarh on the occasion of International Labour Day, Mann directly addressed the recent reports of internal friction, remarking that various rumours have been intentionally spread to cast doubt on the stability of the provincial government. He maintained that the overwhelming mandate granted by the people of Punjab is not easily shaken and that his party remains a unified force dedicated to the…

30 Apr

Punjab’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Restores Mobility for Thousands Through Cashless Knee Surgeries

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, cashless treatment, Healthcare Reform, Knee Surgery, Medical Scheme, Patient Care, Punjab Health

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): For many, walking is ordinary. But for some, even a few steps are a daily struggle. In Punjab, that struggle is now slowly turning into recovery, as thousands of patients suffering from severe knee pain are getting life-changing surgeries under the Bhagwant Mann Government’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY), a scheme that is making advanced treatment cashless and widely accessible. For an ageing Sukhwinder Kaur, this shift brought immediate relief. “I had knee pain for two to three years. Some days I could barely walk,” she said. “Now after surgery, I feel very happy. Sehat card has…

30 Apr

Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Dedicates New Community Health Centre to Sangrur Villages

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Free Medicines, Kauhrian Hospital, Medical Infrastructure, Punjab Healthcare, rural development, Sangrur Health

Sangrur (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday dedicated an ultra-modern Community Health Centre in Sangrur, marking a major expansion of rural healthcare infrastructure that will benefit residents of 85 villages. Equipped with round-the-clock emergency services, surgical facilities, treatment for serious illnesses and specialist care for children, the 30-bed hospital in Kauharia village stands as a long-overdue intervention, coming nearly 80 years after Independence. Highlighting how earlier governments neglected regions like Dirba and kept development restricted to a few, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann asserted that his government is reversing this legacy by investing public money back into…

30 Apr

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Summons Vital Cabinet Meeting Before Legislative Session

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Chandigarh, Policy Meeting, Punjab cabinet, Vidhan Sabha

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh)— Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has officially convened a significant cabinet meeting scheduled for the morning of May 1, 2026. This high-level gathering is set to commence at 9:30 AM in Room 45, located on the second floor of the Chief Minister’s Office within the Chandigarh Secretariat. The session is expected to see full participation from the deputy Chief minister and the entire council of ministers, marking a unified front as the provincial government prepares for an upcoming special session of the Vidhan Sabha. The General Administration Department’s Cabinet Branch has already dispatched formal notices to all…

29 Apr

Punjab Government Implements Four-Zone Paddy Sowing Plan to Save Groundwater

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Groundwater Conservation, Paddy Sowing, Punjab Agriculture

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann officially announced a staggered paddy sowing schedule for the 2026 season on Wednesday, aimed at curbing the state’s rapidly depleting groundwater levels and optimizing the power grid. Under this strategic initiative, the state has been partitioned into four distinct zones to ensure that transplantation does not occur simultaneously across all districts. This phased approach is designed to prevent a massive, localized surge in electricity demand while also addressing the perennial issue of agricultural labour shortages by extending the overall transplantation window. According to the government mandate, the Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR)…

27 Apr

Punjab Govt Claims Full Preparedness as Power Demand Surges to 12,000 MW

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, electricity demand 2026, Mission Roshan Punjab, PSPCL, Punjab power supply, Sanjeev Arora

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Facing a sharp and sudden surge in electricity demand driven by an intense heatwave, the Bhagwant Mann Government has moved swiftly to ensure uninterrupted power supply across Punjab, with Power Minister Sanjeev Arora asserting that Punjab remains firmly in control even as demand skyrocketed from 7,900 MW to over 12,000 MW within just ten days. Backed by a ₹6,000+ crore infrastructure overhaul under Mission Roshan Punjab and a nearly 70% reduction in unplanned outages, the state’s power utility Punjab State Power Corporation (PSPCL) has managed to maintain grid stability at a time when several parts of the…

26 Apr

Under Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, Infant Recovers After Critical Birth in Bathinda

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBathinda news, Bhagwant Mann, cashless treatment, Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, NICU recovery, premature birth, Punjab Healthcare

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The first cry should bring relief. But sometimes, it brings silence instead. At Aggarwal Hospital in Rampura Phul, District Bathinda, a newborn had already arrived; but the fight for life had just begun. Born at just 33 weeks, the baby of Resham Singh and Gurmail Kaur entered the world too early, too fragile. Weighing only 1.926 kg, far below the normal full-term weight of around 2.5 to 4 kg, the newborn struggled from the very first breath. Severe respiratory distress meant that breathing was not possible without medical support. Inside the hospital, there was no time to…

25 Apr

International Kabaddi Star Pala Jalalpuria Joins Aam Aadmi Party

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAam Aadmi Party, Bhagwant Mann, Chandigarh News, Pala Jalalpuria, Punjab Kabaddi, Punjab youth, sports in politics

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Renowned international Kabaddi player and famous stopper Pala Jalalpuria joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday. The inclusion of this prominent figure from the sports world has further strengthened the party. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann formally inducted Pala Jalalpuria into the party and welcomed him. Pala Jalalpuria is widely known in the world of Kabaddi for his exceptional technique and as a ‘close fighter,’ having brought laurels to Punjab at the international level. On this occasion, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann expressed happiness and said that the inclusion of an international-level player like Jalalpuria in the Aam…

25 Apr

BJP Must Stop Anti-Democratic Dirty Tactics, Says AAP Leader Deepak Bali

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann, BJP tactics, Deepak Bali, Punjab politics, Rajya Sabha defections

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party Punjab General Secretary Deepak Bali, while strongly condemning the decision of Rajya Sabha members appointed by the Aam Aadmi Party to join the Bharatiya Janata Party, said that these conspiracies of the BJP are directly against democracy. Deepak Bali wrote on his social media account, “One who dies in battle is called a martyr, one who wins is called a warrior, and one who flees is called a traitor.” He made it clear that those who are leaving the party under pressure from the Bharatiya Janata Party are betraying the people of Punjab. Bali…

24 Apr

CM Bhagwant Mann Blasts Raghav Chadha Camp Over BJP Switch, Says Defectors Betrayed Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP MPs, Bhagwant Mann, BJP merger, Punjab political crisis, Raghav Chadha, Rajya Sabha defection

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann delivered a firm and uncompromising message to the BJP, asserting that ever since strict laws against ‘beadbi’ (sacrilege) were enacted, the BJP’s unease has been evident as it struggles to accept decisive action on an issue deeply tied to Punjab’s sentiments. He stated that the BJP, which has repeatedly faced rejection in Punjab, has responded with hostility towards both the state and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), attempting to weaken a corruption-free government through intimidation, inducements, and efforts to engineer defections. Condemning both those leaving the party and those facilitating such…