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19 Jan

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Lays Foundation Stone of ₹15 Crore Degree College in Ajnala, Calls for Collective Effort to Rebuild ‘Rangla Punjab’

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AJNALA (AMRITSAR), 19th January 2026 :Laying the foundation stone of a ₹15 crore Government Degree College in Ajnala, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday said that the Congress, Akali Dal and BJP had collectively looted Punjab for decades, hollowing out its institutions and forcing generations of youth to look abroad for opportunities. The Chief Minister said that the new college, which will be named after the revered scholar Baba Ghamchuk Ji, represents the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government’s resolve to rebuild Rangla Punjab through education, opportunity and public participation. The Chief Minister said that while the state government…

13 Jan

Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann inaugurates Punjab’s First Startup Conclave; calls innovation & hard work backbone of startup success

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PHAGWARA (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann inaugurated the state’s first Startup Punjab Conclave at Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Kapurthala, placing innovation, hard work, and entrepreneurship at the heart of the government’s economic vision. Organised by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Punjab, the Startup Punjab Conclave 2026 emerged as a flagship state-level platform celebrating innovation, entrepreneurship, and the state’s rapidly expanding startup ecosystem. With over 100 startups participating, seed grants being disbursed, and industry leaders, investors, incubators, academic experts, and policymakers converging under one roof, the Bhagwant Mann government sent an unambiguous message of…

12 Jan

Lok Milni in Jalandhar Reinforces People-Centric Governance, Says Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann

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JALANDHAR, 12th January 2026: Braving the biting cold, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday held a Lok Milni in Jalandhar, directly engaging with people from various Assembly constituencies and patiently listening to their grievances. Emphasising that such direct interaction is central to transparent and responsive governance, the Chief Minister said that sustained pro-people initiatives, ranging from free electricity and large-scale employment to healthcare and education reforms, are steadily easing the burden on common families and firmly placing Punjab on the path to reclaim its position as a frontrunner state in the country. Interacting with people from various Assembly constituencies…

26 Oct

Punjab CM Flags Off Free Wheat Seed Distribution for Flood-Hit Farmers

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Amritsar (Punjab), October 26, 2025: In a major relief measure for flood-affected farmers, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday flagged off seven trucks carrying two lakh quintals of wheat seeds to be distributed free of cost to cultivators who lost their crops across nearly five lakh acres during the recent floods.Mann said that farmers in the state have endured immense suffering due to the floods, and the government stands firmly with them during this challenging period. To help them recover, the state has allocated wheat seeds worth ₹74 crore to ensure that affected farmers can sow the upcoming…

09 Oct

Punjab Police Arrest 77 Drug Smugglers in 290 Raids on 222nd Day of Statewide Anti-Drug Campaign

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Chandigarh, October 9, 2025: Continuing the intensive crackdown against narcotics under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s “Yudh Nashian Virudh” initiative, Punjab Police carried out raids at 290 locations on Thursday, resulting in the arrest of 77 drug traffickers and registration of 59 FIRs across the state. This brings the total number of smugglers apprehended in 222 days to 32,432.The operations led to the recovery of 17.7 kg of heroin, 501 grams of opium, 26,983 intoxicant tablets and capsules, and Rs 15.09 lakh in cash linked to drug trade.Chief Minister Mann has directed the state’s Commissioners of Police, Deputy Commissioners, and…

09 Oct

Punjab Launches Entrepreneurship Mindset Course to Transform Students into Job Creators

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Chandigarh, October 9, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday launched the Entrepreneurship Mindset Course (EMC), aiming to make Punjab a state of job creators rather than job seekers. The course, a first of its kind in India at the higher education level, will empower students with practical business skills and entrepreneurial thinking.Addressing the launch event, Kejriwal emphasized that the current education system, rooted in the British era, focuses on producing clerks rather than fostering innovators. He said the EMC would inspire students to step out of their comfort…

06 Oct

Punjab Government to Observe 350th Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji as Human Rights Day; Mega Commemorative Events Planned Across State

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Chandigarh, October 6, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday announced that the state government will approach the Union Government to recognize the martyrdom day of the ninth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji, as Human Rights Day at the national level. The announcement was made during an interaction with members of the Sant Samaj in Chandigarh.Mann emphasized that observing Guru Teg Bahadur Ji’s martyrdom day as Human Rights Day will promote secularism, communal harmony, and brotherhood, highlighting the Guru’s lifelong dedication to preserving human rights. “Sri Guru Teg Bahadur’s life is a lighthouse for humanity. Commemorating…

05 Oct

Punjab CM Lays Foundation Stone for Heritage Walkway in Sri Anandpur Sahib

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Sri Anandpur Sahib, Punjab, October 5, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday laid the foundation stone for a heritage walkway in the sacred city of Sri Anandpur Sahib. The project, aimed at enhancing religious tourism, will be developed at a cost of Rs 25 crore and is expected to be completed by March 31, 2026.Speaking at the event, the Chief Minister described the holy city as a historic landmark where Guru Gobind Singh Ji established the Khalsa Panth on Baisakhi, 1699. He said Punjabis continue to draw both spiritual and physical strength from the site and take…

25 Sep

Punjab Lifts Curbs on New Cooperative Societies, Plans Inclusive Policy Push

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Chandigarh, September 25, 2025: Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday announced the withdrawal of all earlier restrictions on registering new cooperative societies in Punjab, including Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), milk and dairy cooperatives, and labour societies. The government said the move aims to expand the cooperative ecosystem and strengthen grassroots participation across rural communities.Mann said the step was in line with the core principles of the cooperative movement—voluntarism, democratic member control, and open access. He added that the state is drafting a comprehensive Cooperative Policy to bring more people under the cooperative umbrella, widen participation, and ensure fair…

24 Sep

Ahead of Festivities, Punjab CM Orders Vigilant Policing and Social Media Monitoring

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Chandigarh, September 24, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday underscored the state government’s firm commitment to maintaining law and order, directing Commissioners of Police and Senior Superintendents of Police to adopt a zero-tolerance approach against crime and criminal elements.During a virtual meeting with senior police officials, Mann emphasized the need for comprehensive safety arrangements during the upcoming festive season, highlighting the risks posed by overcrowding, theft, snatching, and attempts by anti-social or anti-national elements to exploit large gatherings.The Chief Minister stressed proactive coordination at all levels to ensure uninterrupted traffic flow, effective crowd management, and preparedness for…