CM Bhagwant Mann Archives - National Times

26 Aug

Raksha Bandhan: CM Bhagwant Mann Transfers Rs 52.20 Crore To 1.37 Lakh ‘Satkar Sakhis’ In Punjab

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GOINDWAL SAHIB (Gurpreet Singh): On Raksha Bandhan, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday fulfilled the role of a ‘brother’ by transferring ₹52.20 crore in Sanman Rashi to 1.37 lakh Satkar Sakhis, while recognising their tireless contribution in taking the Mukh Mantri Mawan-Dheeyan Satkar Yojna to women across Punjab. The Chief Minister said the dedicated efforts of Satkar Sakhis had enabled the registration of more than 75 lakh women under the scheme and helped ensure that Sanman Rashi reached the bank accounts of eligible beneficiaries. Highlighting the scale of the initiative, the Chief Minister noted that 76.11 lakh women…

25 Aug

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Approves Over 120% Salary Hike For Adarsh School Teachers

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Bhagwant Mann Government has delivered a major boost to the dignity and financial security of teachers serving in Adarsh Schools, with Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann approving a hike of over 120% in their salaries. The decision will benefit around 1,100 teachers, taking their monthly pay from around ₹10,000 to over ₹22,000 and reaffirming the government’s commitment that those shaping Punjab’s future must themselves receive fair compensation, dignity and due recognition. The Chief Minister affirmed his government will continue to safeguard the interests of teachers because strengthening the education system and securing the future of every…

25 Aug

CM Bhagwant Mann Orders Statewide Awareness Drive For Sehat Yojna, Aam Aadmi Clinics

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday directed the Health Department to intensify its outreach and undertake a massive awareness campaign so that more people across the state can avail the benefits of the government’s two flagship healthcare initiatives, Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna (MMSY) and Aam Aadmi Clinics (AACs). The Chief Minister emphasised the need for sustained public awareness to ensure that the benefits of these welfare-oriented healthcare initiatives reach every eligible beneficiary. Chairing a meeting to review the implementation and progress of both schemes, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “It is a matter of immense pride…

07 Jun

Bhagwant Mann’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna Rescues Former MasterChef India Contestant from Decade-Long Medical Nightmare

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Bhagwant Mann Government's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna (MMSY) has brought relief to 51-year-old Harmanpreet Kaur, a Patiala-based entrepreneur and Top-20 contestant of MasterChef India Season 6, who had been battling multiple health conditions, including complications arising from a brain haemorrhage, chronic bleeding, diabetes and psoriasis, for over a decade. Admitted to Rajindra Hospital, Patiala, on April 30, 2026, after suffering from excessive menstrual bleeding for nearly two years, Harmanpreet underwent a successful laparoscopic surgery on May 2. She said Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna not only removed the financial burden of treatment but also ensured timely access…

28 May

Mann Promises Resurgent ‘Rangla Punjab’ as He Unveils New Astroturf in Jalandhar

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Seechewal, Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday paid obeisance at Village Seechewal during the 38th Salana Barsi Samagam (death anniversary) of Sant Baba Avtar Singh Ji and projected a confident vision of a resurgent and self-reliant Punjab, as he inaugurated a new astroturf at the Sant Avtar Singh Memorial Hockey Stadium alongside Rajya Sabha MP Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal. Highlighting the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Government’s aggressive push on sports infrastructure, irrigation, groundwater recharge and public welfare, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said the Government had delivered 21,000 cusecs of water to fields, equivalent to two…

25 May

Punjab Boosts High-Risk Delivery and Neonatal Care Through Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is significantly strengthening high-risk maternal and neonatal healthcare through the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, ensuring that complicated deliveries and critical newborn care are accessible to families without financial burden. A major study based on India’s National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) survey found that nearly one in every two pregnancies in the country is high-risk. Factors such as poor education, poverty, short gaps between pregnancies, previous birth complications and caesarean deliveries increase dangers for both mother and baby. Researchers say women from vulnerable backgrounds face the highest risks, highlighting the urgent need for stronger maternal healthcare and…

16 May

Punjab’s Anti-Drug Drive Gains Momentum as Crackdown on Smugglers and Gangsters Intensifies Under Mann Government

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s ongoing battle against drugs and organised crime is witnessing one of its strongest phases in recent years, with the Bhagwant Singh Mann-led government accelerating action against narcotics networks, gangsters and illegal assets across the state. What began as a government campaign has increasingly evolved into a large public movement, with thousands of citizens participating in anti-drug awareness efforts and supporting law enforcement agencies in identifying drug traffickers and organised criminal networks. During an anti-drug awareness programme held in Batala on the occasion of the 38th Gurugaddi Divas of Sant Trilochan Das Ji Maharaj, Chief Minister Bhagwant…

14 May

Punjab Government Schools Lead Educational Turnaround with 100 Per Cent Pass Rate in Class 12 Results; CM Mann Meets Toppers

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s government schools have scripted a major turnaround in public education, with 416 Government Schools recording a perfect 100% pass result in the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) Class 12 examinations under the Bhagwant Mann Government’s Sikhya Kranti. As girls dominated the merit list and pass percentage once again, Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday hailed the daughters of Punjab for spearheading the state’s educational resurgence after three students, Supneet Kaur from Mansa and Suhani Chauhan and Divyanshi from Ludhiana, scored a flawless 500 out of 500 marks. In a major boost to confidence in government…

06 Apr

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Flags Off 250 New Buses, Pushes Major Expansion of PRTC Fleet

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Patiala (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday flagged off 250 new PRTC buses in Patiala, describing the move as a major step towards strengthening public transport, generating employment, and accelerating overall development across Punjab. CM Bhagwant Singh Mann outlined his government’s dual focus on infrastructure expansion and people-centric governance.Sharing details of the transport expansion, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Today in Patiala, 250 new buses were flagged off and added to the PRTC fleet. This is not merely an improvement in transport facilities, but a significant step towards providing people with better, safer and more comfortable…

05 Apr

CM Bhagwant Mann Orders Mass Transfer of Bathinda Police Staff Over Drug Inaction

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Bathinda (Gurpreet Singh): In a firm display of administrative accountability, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann ordered the immediate transfer of the entire staff of the Sadar Police Station in Bathinda on Sunday. The directive came during a public grievance meeting held at the Balwant Gargi Auditorium, where the Chief Minister was confronted with serious allegations regarding the local police's failure to combat the drug menace. Lakha Singh, the Sarpanch of Gulabgarh village, personally briefed the Chief Minister on the rampant drug trafficking in his area, noting that despite multiple fatalities and repeated reports to the station, no significant enforcement action…