Bhagwant Mann Archives - Page 7 of 30

14 Apr

Women officers at the forefront of Punjab’s ‘Crime Free’ mission

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Gangstran Te Vaar, Operation Parhaar, Pragya Jain, Punjab Police, Women in Policing

Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Police’s women officers are emerging as a decisive force on the frontlines of modern policing, leading key operations and strengthening the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab Government’s sustained push towards a crime and gangster-free Punjab. From supervising high-impact anti-gangster crackdowns to driving community-focused initiatives, these officers are not only dismantling criminal networks but also redefining leadership within the force. The growing presence of women in leadership roles has placed Punjab Police among the country’s most progressive forces, with women officers supervising major operations such as Gangstran Te Vaar and Operation Parhaar. These officers are not only protecting the…

14 Apr

Punjab rolls out ‘Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna’ with monthly aid of Rs 1000–Rs 1500

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmbedkar Jayanti, Bhagwant Mann, Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna, Punjab Welfare, Women Empowerment

Adampur (Gurpreet Singh): Marking the birth anniversary of Babasaheb Ambedkar with a decisive welfare push, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday rolled out a near-universal women-centric scheme in Punjab, promising assured monthly financial support of ₹1000 to ₹1500 to women across the state. Calling it a true tribute to Babasaheb Ambedkar’s vision of social justice and equality, the Chief Minister launched the registration process, making all women above 18 years eligible with a simple three-document requirement, while ensuring doorstep facilitation through a massive network of camps and support staff. The rollout begins in nine constituencies and will expand across the…

14 Apr

CM Bhagwant Mann: Congress and Akalis “backstabbed” Ambedkar by denying education to the poor

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmbedkar Jayanti, Bhagwant Mann, Dalit welfare, Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana, Punjab education

Adampur (Gurpreet Singh): Marking the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Babasaheb Dr BR Ambedkar, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday drew a direct line between decades of Congress-Akali rule and the systematic denial of education to the poor, stating that keeping underprivileged communities uneducated was a deliberate political choice that crushed generations of Dalit youth while scholarship funds meant for their upliftment were siphoned off. Contrasting this with his government’s approach, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann asserted that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government is reversing this legacy of neglect by prioritising education and women’s financial empowerment to realise Babasaheb’s vision…

13 Apr

CM Bhagwant Mann government passes historic Anti-Sacrilege Bill; life imprisonment for “Beadbi”

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAnti-Sacrilege Bill, Bhagwant Mann, Life imprisonment, Punjab Assembly, Religious harmony, Sri Guru Granth Sahib

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): As a mark of respect to Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji, the Punjab Assembly led by CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday unanimously passed the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026, thereby stipulating harsher punishment for beadbi (sacrilege) of living Guru Sahib. In a decisive and uncompromising move, the Bhagwant Mann Government has introduced life imprisonment for beadbi, creating one of the toughest legal frameworks in the country to deal with beadbi. Declaring the legislation as a historic correction of past regimes’ failures, the Chief Minister affirmed that the new law closes long-standing…

13 Apr

Harpal Singh Cheema hails Anti-Sacrilege Bill as historic move to end decades of injustice

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAnti-Sacrilege Bill, Bhagwant Mann, Harpal Singh Cheema, Life imprisonment, Nakodar incident, Punjab Assembly

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Speaking in the Assembly today in favor of the "Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill" introduced by CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday, Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema expressed his profound gratitude to the Chief Minister for bringing necessary amendments to ensure stringent punishment for 'beadbi' (sacrilege). Terming the amendment an honest effort by the Bhagwant Mann government, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema strongly criticized the opposition for attempting to mislead the public. He said that the amended bill introduces historic penal provisions, stipulating life imprisonment and a penalty of ₹25 lakh for…

12 Apr

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann inaugurates modern Sub-Divisional Complex in Talwandi Sabo

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBaisakhi, Bathinda, Bhagwant Mann, sacrilege bill, Sub-Divisional Complex, Talwandi Sabo

Talwandi Sabo (Gurpreet Singh): Delivering a major governance upgrade at the sacred town of Talwandi Sabo, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday inaugurated a state-of-the-art Sub-Divisional Complex, replacing a 40-year-old unsafe structure with a modern, citizen-centric facility built at a cost of nearly ₹6 crore. After paying obeisance at Takht Sri Damdama Sahib, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann dedicated the three-storey complex to the public, asserting that the new building brings all essential government services, from registry to record room, under one roof with high-speed digital connectivity. The complex, equipped with 28 rooms, houses Easy Registry, SDM and Tehsildar…

12 Apr

Daughters dominate Punjab’s Class 8 results; CM Mann announces direct admission to Schools of Eminence

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Class 8 toppers, PSEB results, Punjab education, Schools of Eminence

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday said Punjab’s ‘Sikhya Kranti’ is delivering transformative results on the ground, as daughters from ordinary families dominated the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB)’s Class 8 merit list by securing 19 of the top 20 positions. Honouring the toppers at his residence in Chandigarh, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann announced that the top 20 students will be granted direct admission to Schools of Eminence without any entrance test, reaffirming the Punjab Government’s commitment to rewarding merit and expanding access to quality education. The Chief Minister also honoured the top three achievers…

12 Apr

Sehat Camp at Patiala’s RGMC expands healthcare coverage to members and staff

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Dr. Balbir Singh, Patiala, RGMC, Sehat Camp

Patiala (Gurpreet Singh): A two-day Sehat camp held at Rajendra Gymkhana and Mahindra Club (RGMC), Patiala, on April 11 and 12 witnessed strong participation from members, their families and club staff as the Bhagwant Mann Government continues to expand healthcare access through the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana. The initiative reflects the government’s commitment to ensuring that people across all backgrounds are secure before any medical emergency arises, with a clear focus on accessibility, inclusion, and preventive care. The camp, which began at 9 AM on both days, focused on spreading awareness about preventive health and registering members of the club…

10 Apr

Punjab Cracks Down on Global Gangster Networks, Brings Back Key Accused from UAE

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritpal Mehro arrest, Bhagwant Mann, gangster crackdown, organised crime Punjab, Punjab, UAE deportation India

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Bhagwant Mann Government has sent out a clear and uncompromising message against crime, demonstrating both reach and resolve by bringing back Kamal Kaur murder accused Amritpal Singh Mehron from the UAE even as it intensifies its crackdown on gangster networks operating from abroad. Highlighting how such syndicates are funding shooters in states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann underscored that several such operatives have already been arrested in Punjab, while the AAP government continues to coordinate closely with the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of External Affairs to track down and…

10 Apr

Centre Clears Special Trains to Lift Foodgrain Stocks from Punjab After CM Mann’s Intervention

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, FCI storage issue, Punjab foodgrain crisis, Rabi procurement 2026, special trains wheat rice

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday met Union Food and Public Distribution Minister Pralhad Joshi in New Delhi and secured key relief measures for farmers and mandis, with the Centre agreeing to run special trains to lift 155 lakh metric tonnes of foodgrains lying in Punjab and ease the state’s acute storage crisis ahead of the Rabi Marketing Season. Alongside this immediate intervention, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann pressed for resolution of structural issues burdening Punjab, including higher Cash Credit interest rates, ₹9,000 crore pending under the Rural Development Fund, compensation for hailstorm-hit crops, and long-pending…