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Bhagwant Mann Takes On Amit Shah Over Punjab Drugs Row, Brings Up Gujarat’s 3,000-Kg Heroin Seizure
16 Oct

Bhagwant Mann Takes On Amit Shah Over Punjab Drugs Row, Brings Up Gujarat’s 3,000-Kg Heroin Seizure

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has responded sharply to Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the drug problem in Punjab, bringing up the seizure of nearly 3,000 kg of heroin at Gujarat’s Mundra port and questioning the Centre’s approach to tackling narcotics trafficking. In a pointed message in Punjabi, Mann asked Shah to consult his advisers before speaking about him. He also referred to the Border Security Force’s responsibilities along the international border and accused the Union Home Minister of blaming Punjab without adequately addressing the Centre’s own role. The exchange adds to the political dispute between…
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Bhagwant Mann’s Paris Trip Row: Punjab Wins High Court Challenge Over Centre’s Political Clearance Decision
16 Oct

Bhagwant Mann’s Paris Trip Row: Punjab Wins High Court Challenge Over Centre’s Political Clearance Decision

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab government has secured relief from the Punjab and Haryana High Court in its legal challenge to the Centre’s refusal to grant political clearance for Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s proposed visit to France. The trip was planned around an international food exhibition in Paris, where Punjab intended to promote its agricultural and processed food products to overseas buyers. Mann was scheduled to lead a state delegation to Paris from October 15 to 21, 2026. The proposed visit was linked to SIAL Paris 2026, an international food industry exhibition scheduled during that period. The state government moved…
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Punjab Weather Today: 3 Districts Brace For Rain As Hailstorm Brings Temperatures Below Normal
16 Oct

Punjab Weather Today: 3 Districts Brace For Rain As Hailstorm Brings Temperatures Below Normal

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab could see another round of rainfall on Friday, October 16, with Pathankot, Gurdaspur and Hoshiarpur likely to receive light to moderate showers. Chandigarh may also experience cloudy conditions, with the possibility of rain, following a spell of unsettled weather that brought rainfall and hail to parts of the region. The recent weather activity has led to a sharp change in temperatures across the state. Data cited from the Meteorological Centre in Chandigarh indicates that Punjab’s average maximum temperature fell by 3.8 degrees Celsius after Thursday’s rain and hailstorm. The reading was around five degrees below the…
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Punjab Adds 154 Aam Aadmi Clinics; CM Mann Says Network Has Recorded 6.48 Crore OPD Visits
14 Oct

Punjab Adds 154 Aam Aadmi Clinics; CM Mann Says Network Has Recorded 6.48 Crore OPD Visits

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Hoshiarpur (Gurpreet Singh): Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday dedicated 154 new Aam Aadmi Clinics (AAC) to the people, taking the state’s total to 1,245, and asserted that his government’s priority is to deliver quality healthcare, education and employment rather than indulge in politics of slogans. During a public gathering at village Harkhowal in Chabbewal, he highlighted over 6.48 crore OPD visits at the clinics and healthcare coverage worth up to ₹10 lakh for 54.20 lakh families, while warning that a change of government could put public welfare initiatives, including free bus travel for women and monthly financial assistance,…
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Parvinder Singh Jhota Murder: CM Mann Warns Of Strict Action, Says Main Accused Arrested Within 24 Hours
14 Oct

Parvinder Singh Jhota Murder: CM Mann Warns Of Strict Action, Says Main Accused Arrested Within 24 Hours

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday condemned the murder of social activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa, asserting that everyone responsible for the crime would face strict action, with the main accused already arrested within 24 hours. Declaring that Punjab’s hard-earned peace and law and order would not be compromised at any cost, he warned that anyone found involved in a conspiracy behind the murder would also be brought to justice. Reaffirming the government’s zero-tolerance policy towards drugs, the Chief Minister said no drug peddler, regardless of their influence or power, would be spared, as protecting…
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Bhagwant Mann Government’s Continued ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’: Mega Youth Run to Be Held in Amritsar on October 11
09 Oct

Bhagwant Mann Government’s Continued ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’: Mega Youth Run to Be Held in Amritsar on October 11

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): As part of the ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ being run by the Punjab Government to keep the state’s youth away from drugs and promote sports culture, a mega ‘Youth Run’ is being organised in Amritsar on October 11. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Chief Spokesperson and MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal appealed to the people of Punjab, especially the youth, to participate in this run in large numbers. Addressing a press conference on Friday along with AAP leader Gurpartap Singh Sandhu, MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal said that the government had launched the ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ campaign to make Punjab…
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Punjab Assembly Session: Bhagwant Mann Calls House From October 22 To 27; Will Beadbi Law Be Discussed?
09 Oct

Punjab Assembly Session: Bhagwant Mann Calls House From October 22 To 27; Will Beadbi Law Be Discussed?

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has called an Assembly session from October 22 to October 27. Although the session will span six calendar days, the House is reportedly expected to conduct business on only three days. The detailed agenda is yet to be confirmed. Several state-related issues may come up for discussion, with the law concerning the desecration of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji among the issues to watch. Whether the Beadbi law will feature in the proceedings will become clear once the official Assembly programme is released. Why Could The Beadbi Law Become A Key…
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Punjab Will Set New Benchmarks In Hosting International Sporting Events; All Arrangements Must Meet Global Standards: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann
09 Oct

Punjab Will Set New Benchmarks In Hosting International Sporting Events; All Arrangements Must Meet Global Standards: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

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Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday evening conducted an on-the-spot inspection of Burlton Park Stadium in Jalandhar to review preparations for the upcoming Asian Cup Hockey tournament, directing officials to ensure world-class infrastructure, robust security, seamless transportation and comprehensive crowd-management arrangements. Following a high-level review meeting in Chandigarh earlier in the day, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann visited the stadium to personally assess the progress of infrastructure development, renovation work and arrangements for participating teams and spectators. He directed the officers concerned to ensure that every aspect of the preparations reflects Punjab’s rich sporting legacy and organisational…
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Hockey Asian Cup 2026 In Jalandhar: Opening Ceremony On October 27; CM Mann Orders City Makeover, Trophy Tour
09 Oct

Hockey Asian Cup 2026 In Jalandhar: Opening Ceremony On October 27; CM Mann Orders City Makeover, Trophy Tour

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has directed all departments to ensure world-class arrangements for the Asian Cup Hockey tournament from October 27 to November 2, with a focus on seamless coordination, international-standard facilities, city beautification and hospitality. He also called for a statewide trophy tour and greater student participation to build public enthusiasm, asserting that Punjab must set new benchmarks in hosting international sporting events. Chairing a review meeting, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “It will be ensured that the prestigious international sporting event becomes a landmark occasion in Punjab’s sporting history.” He directed all departments to…
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Punjab Mega PTM: 21 Lakh Parents Visit Govt Schools Across 23 Districts; What They Discussed With Teachers
09 Oct

Punjab Mega PTM: 21 Lakh Parents Visit Govt Schools Across 23 Districts; What They Discussed With Teachers

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s ‘Sikhiya Kranti’ is bringing 21 lakh parents together with the Bhagwant Mann Government to transform 19,200 government schools across all 23 districts and make them world-class. The massive participation in the Mega Parent-Teacher Meeting reflects the government’s push to involve parents directly in their children’s education and build on Punjab’s No. 1 ranking in education. With a focus on improving learning outcomes and working closely with families, the Bhagwant Mann Government aims to set new benchmarks in school education and build a ‘Rangla Punjab’ where every child has the opportunity to succeed. Cabinet Ministers and AAP…
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