Bhagwant Mann Archives - Page 5 of 46

09 Sep

Punjab Partners With CII To Drive Sustainable Crop Residue Management And Industrial Expansion

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAgriculture, Bhagwant Mann, CII, Crop residue, Industry, Ludhiana, Punjab, Skill Development

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh) — In a bid to check environmental pollution and accelerate regional economic momentum, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann met with a delegation from the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Wednesday, calling for stronger collaboration to tackle crop residue management through sustainable, technology-driven methods. The discussions centred on harmonizing green agricultural practices with aggressive industrial and skill-building initiatives designed to position Punjab as a premier destination for business investment and job creation. The Chief Minister stressed the urgent need to address stubble burning by prioritizing climate resilience, resource efficiency, and green technology, urging targeted measures across…

08 Sep

Punjab Government Urges Striking Employees to Resume Work and Resolve Issues via Dialogue

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAman Arora, Bhagwant Mann, Dearness Allowance, employee strike, Punjab government

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Industries and Commerce Minister Aman Arora today said that the Bhagwant Mann Government stands firmly with its employees and remains committed to considering and fulfilling every legitimate demand. He said the three crore Punjabis and Punjab Government employees are part of the same family, and the government’s objective is to resolve all genuine concerns through dialogue, mutual understanding and a positive approach. In a statement, Cabinet Minister Aman Arora said, “For us, the three crore Punjabis are one family, and our employees are an equally important part of this family. We understand their concerns and respect their…

07 Sep

Punjab Farmers End Chandigarh-Mohali Border Stir Following Written Assurances from Mann Government

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Chandigarh-Mohali protest, Gurmeet Singh Khudian, Punjab farmers, Vidhan Sabha

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Following a written assurance from the Bhagwant Mann Government accepting the core demands of the agitating farmer unions, farmers protesting at the Chandigarh-Mohali border called off their stir on Monday evening. The formal written assurance was handed over to the farmer representatives by Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian. As per the written agreement, the Punjab Punjab Government will convene a special session of the Vidhan Sabha within a month to pass resolutions on key issues and forward them to the Centre. These include seeking reconsideration of decades-old unconstitutional water-sharing agreements, repeal of Sections 78, 79 and 80…

06 Sep

Gurpreet Singh Sekhon Joins AAP in Zira as CM Bhagwant Mann Highlights Governance Gains

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Zira, Bhagwant Mann, electricity subsidy, Gurpreet Sekhon, Mohalla Clinics, Punjab politics

ZIRA (FEROZEPUR) (Gurpreet Singh): At a massive gathering in Zira, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann welcomed Gurpreet Singh Sekhon into the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) along with thousands of his supporters, saying the overwhelming public response reflects people’s growing faith in politics of performance over the empty rhetoric of traditional parties. He said the AAP Government is working day and night for Punjab’s welfare, delivering 1,100 Mohalla Clinics, daytime power supply and canal water for farmers, while providing zero electricity bills to 90% of households. Taking a sharp dig at the Akali Dal and Congress, the Chief Minister said the…

05 Sep

Manish Sisodia Hails Teachers as Architects of Punjab’s Education Revolution in Hoshiarpur

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Manish Sisodia, Punjab education, School reform, Teacher training, Teachers Day

Hoshiarpur (Gurpreet Singh): On Teachers’ Day, former Delhi Education Minister and AAP Punjab Prabhari Manish Sisodia interacted with over 200 government school teachers in Hoshiarpur, putting Punjab’s education transformation at the centre of the discussion. He highlighted Punjab’s No. 1 position in classroom learning outcomes and the Bhagwant Mann Government’s investment in teacher training, including exposure programmes in Singapore, Finland and Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad. From a government school in Tanda growing from fewer than 40 students to more than 400 to students qualifying NEET and JEE, he pointed to teachers as the force behind the change. He…

05 Sep

Punjab Cabinet Clears Key Foodgrain Policies and Major Healthcare Expansions for Kharif Season

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, healthcare jobs, Kharif procurement, paddy policies, Punjab cabinet

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday approved three key policies for ensuring smooth and hassle-free procurement and movement of paddy during the ensuing Kharif Marketing Season 2026-27, besides approving amendments in the Punjab Public Service Commission (Group ‘A’) Service Regulations, 2012, revival of 33 posts at the Sub-Divisional Hospital, Chamkaur Sahib, creation of 138 new healthcare posts and filling up of 80 vacant posts. A decision to this effect was taken by the Council of Ministers at a meeting held here today under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.…

04 Sep

Punjab to Honour 75 Educators with State Teacher Awards on Teachers’ Day

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Harjot Bains, Punjab education, School Education, State Awards, Teachers Day

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Saluting educators as the primary drivers of the state’s educational transformation, the Punjab Government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will confer the prestigious State Teacher Awards 2026 on 75 distinguished teachers on the occasion of Teachers' Day. School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains announced that the selections were conducted strictly on merit under the official State Teacher Awards Policy, ensuring that professional excellence and commitment to classroom learning remained the sole criteria for recognition. The 75 recipients encompass diverse categories within the state education framework, including 55 educators chosen for the State Teacher Award, 10 for…

04 Sep

Punjab Government to Raise Dearness Allowance to 60% for Post-2020 Recruits as Janmashtami Gift

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAman Arora, Bhagwant Mann, Dearness Allowance, employee salary, Punjab government

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Giving a major Janmashtami bonanza to Punjab Government employees, the Bhagwant Mann Government has decided to use its powers to raise the Dearness Allowance (DA) from 42% to 60% for 85,000 employees recruited after July 17, 2020, bringing their DA in line with the Central Government’s rate. The decision fulfils the government’s consistent stand, reiterated at multiple occasions and forums, that employees who are entitled to the benefit should receive it and those not covered by the applicable provisions should not. With this decision, the government has once again ensured that Punjab Government employees continue to remain…

04 Sep

Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan Season 4 Kicks Off in Bathinda with Record Turnout Expected

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAthlete Welfare, Baltej Pannu, Bathinda, Bhagwant Mann, Khedan Watan, Punjab sports

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu on Friday said the fourth season of ‘Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan’ will begin from Bathinda tomorrow, with CM Bhagwant Singh Mann attending the opening ceremony. Renowned Punjabi artists, including Gurdas Maan and Kulwinder Billa, will also perform at the event. He appealed to people across Punjab to actively participate in and support the Games and encourage the state’s young athletes. Addressing a press conference, AAP Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said Bathinda is hosting the opening of ‘Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan’ for the second time and expressed confidence…

03 Sep

AAP Rebuts Opposition Allegations, Baltej Pannu Highlights Opposition Links with Controversial Figures

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, Baltej Pannu, Bhagwant Mann, Bikram Majithia, Shiromani Akali Dal, Sukhbir Badal

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu on Thursday tore into the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), pointing out its leaders are orchestrating a politically motivated campaign to malign Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and his family while deliberately hiding their own political and personal associations. AAP Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said the allegations being circulated against the Chief Minister and his family are based on unverified material and that neither the alleged audio recordings nor the claims surrounding them had been independently established. “Punjab knows this politics very well. Character assassination has become their…