Bhagwant Singh Mann Archives - Page 2 of 2

15 Aug

CM Mann Pays Homage to Baba Sheikh Farid, Urges People to Follow His Teachings

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Faridkot, August 15, 2025 – On the occasion of Independence Day, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann paid obeisance at Tilla Baba Sheikh Farid on Friday and called upon citizens to follow the path of the revered Sufi saint.Describing Baba Sheikh Farid as one of India’s greatest spiritual ambassadors and the founder of the Sufi tradition, CM Mann praised him as a poet-prophet whose philosophy of love, compassion, equality, humility, brotherhood, and freedom remains timeless and universally relevant.Highlighting Baba Farid’s contribution to Punjabi literature, the Chief Minister noted that his Bani, comprising 112 shalokas and four shabads, was incorporated into…

08 Aug

Punjab Launches 24 Sector-Wise Industrial Advisory Committees to Boost Growth

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Chandigarh, August 8, 2025 — In a move aimed at positioning Punjab as a leading industrial hub, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal on Friday unveiled 24 sector-specific Industrial Advisory Committees. The initiative, hailed as a landmark reform, is designed to shift the state’s industrial policy framework from a purely government-driven approach to one where industry stakeholders have a decisive role in shaping decisions.Calling the development a “historic day for Punjab,” Kejriwal said that for decades, industrial growth was hampered by political corruption, bureaucratic red tape, and extortion, which drove businesses away…

21 Mar

Punjab Becomes First State to Broadcast Vidhan Sabha Proceedings in Sign Language

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Chandigarh, March 21, 2025 – In a historic move, Punjab has become the first state in India to broadcast key legislative proceedings in sign language. Social Security, Women, and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur announced that the speech of the Governor of Punjab was successfully interpreted in sign language during the 16th Punjab Vidhan Sabha session, which commenced today.Dr. Baljit Kaur highlighted that this initiative, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, ensures that individuals with speech and hearing disabilities can stay informed about government policies and legislative discussions. She also credited Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan…

19 Mar

Punjab Vigilance Bureau Intensifies Crackdown on Corruption, Registers 32 Cases in a Month

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Chandigarh, March 19, 2025 – The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) has intensified its anti-corruption drive, registering 32 cases involving 70 suspects since February 18, 2025. This aggressive campaign reflects the Punjab Government’s determined push to root out corruption from the state’s governance system.An official spokesperson of the VB disclosed that 20 individuals have been arrested so far. Among the accused are 12 revenue officials, 10 police personnel, 8 local government officials, 7 rural development and panchayat department officials, and 2 power corporation officials. The cases include 11 trap cases, 20 criminal cases, and one disproportionate assets case.The Punjab Government has…

16 Mar

MLA Kuljit Singh Randhawa Wishes People on Three Years of AAP Government in Punjab

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Zirakpur, March 16 – Today marks the third anniversary of the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) historic victory in the 2022 Punjab Assembly elections. On this occasion, MLA Kuljit Singh Randhawa congratulated the people of Punjab, highlighting that AAP has fulfilled most of its promises and introduced several key reforms to create a prosperous Punjab and improve the lives of its citizens over the past three years.Randhawa recalled that on this day in 2022, Bhagwant Singh Mann was sworn in as Punjab’s first AAP Chief Minister. Since then, the state has witnessed notable progress and development under his leadership. In the…

15 Mar

Punjab Police Arrest 114 Drug Smugglers in Statewide Crackdown

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Chandigarh, March 15, 2025 – In a major push to eliminate drug trafficking, Punjab Police arrested 114 drug smugglers and registered 72 FIRs during a large-scale raid conducted at 557 locations across the state on Saturday. This marks the 15th consecutive day of the state's anti-drug campaign, "Yudh Nashian Virudh," initiated by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. The total number of arrests since the campaign began has now reached 1,936. Massive Seizure of Drugs and Cash The operation led to the seizure of 945 grams of heroin, 43 kg of poppy husk, and 3,098 intoxicant tablets, pills, and injections. Authorities…