Bhagwant Mann News - Latest Updates & Headlines
BJP leader Tarun Chugh slams Punjab CM, Kejriwal for failure to curb drug menace
Chandigarh, March 13: BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Thursday criticised the Bhagwant Mann government and his party's National Convener Arvind Kejriwal over their claims of fighting drugs in Punjab.
UAE Ambassador meets Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann to discuss economic cooperation
Chandigarh, March 13: UAE Ambassador to India, Abdulnasser Alshaali, met Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday, and discussed expanding cooperation with Punjab.
AAP MP Kang moves motion on drug smuggling via drones from Pakistan
New Delhi, March 11: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Malvinder Singh Kang on Tuesday moved an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha, raising an issue of drug smuggling via drones across the Punjab-Pakistan international border.
Punjab politicising school education, a 'dangerous attempt', says BJP leader Tarun Chugh
Chandigarh, March 11: BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Tuesday condemned the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab for politicising school education, calling it a "deliberate and dangerous attempt to indoctrinate students for political gains".
Bali appointed advisor to Punjab's Cultural Affairs Department
Chandigarh, March 10: Renowned personality of Punjab's cultural, literary and music sector, Deepak Bali, on Monday took charge as the advisor to the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs in Punjab.
Punjab registers 875 FIRs, held 1,188 drug traffickers: Minister
Chandigarh, March 9: The Punjab government's “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, launched on February 25, has yielded results within just 12 days, said state Finance Minister Harpal Cheema, who is the Chairman of the Anti-Drug Campaign Sub-Committee.
Ludhiana factory collapse: One worker dead, rescue ops for trapped employee
Ludhiana, March 9: Bodies of two people were recovered while four workers have been rescued after a portion of a building of a factory in Ludhiana's Focal Point Phase 8 area collapsed on Sunday, the officials said. They added that the search for one worker is still on.
6 workers feared trapped after portion of factory collapsed in Ludhiana
Ludhiana, March 8: Six workers are feared trapped after a portion of a factory collapsed in Ludhiana's focal point area in Punjab, officials said on Saturday.
Punjab to open two brainstorming centres says CM Mann
Amritsar, March 8: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday announced the government would open two brainstorming centres, each in Amritsar and Mohali, for students to share business ideas on the pattern of Speakers Platform in Germany's Munich.
Akali Dal leadership taking 'revenge' from jathedars, says Punjab CM
Chandigarh, March 8: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday hit out at the Akali Dal leadership for taking "revenge" from jathedars by unceremoniously removing them.
Punjab Police crack down on drug smugglers, arrest 75 in statewide raids
Chandigarh, March 6: Punjab Police conducted raids at 501 locations on Thursday, leading to the arrest of 75 drug smugglers after the registration of 53 first information reports (FIRs) across the state, as per a statement issued by the State Information and Public Relations Department.
Punjab CM launches traffic management, surveillance system for Mohali
Chandigarh, March 6: In a move aimed at further making Mohali a safe and crime free city, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday inaugurated Phase-I of the city surveillance and traffic management developed at a cost of Rs 21.60 crore.
Become an active partner in campaign against drugs: Punjab CM
Chandigarh, March 6: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday gave a call to people to become active partners in the campaign against drugs so that this scourge can be completely wiped out from the state.
Will give 50,000 more jobs to youth soon: Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann
Chandigarh, March 6: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the state government will soon give 50,000 more jobs to youth, thereby ensuring one lakh jobs for them.
Punjab Police arrest 547 drug smugglers in five days since launching 'Yudh Nashian Virudh'
Chandigarh, March 5: With the war against drugs "Yudh Nashian Virudh" announced by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state entered fifth day, Punjab Police on Wednesday arrested 75 drug smugglers and recovered 27.7 kg heroin and Rs 3.06 lakh drug money from their possession. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached 547 in just five days, said the police.
Kejriwal faces intense criticism for taking big cavalcade
Chandigarh, March 5: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Wednesday condemned a curfew-like situation for farmers, who were not being allowed to come to the state capital to register protest, even as a red carpet welcome was being accorded to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal with more than 100 vehicles escorting him for a Vipassana session from here to Hoshiarpur.
Punjab Minister Harpal Cheema to hold key meetings on state's anti-drug drive
Chandigarh, March 5: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema will hold crucial meetings with senior officials of Tarn Taran, Gurdaspur, and Pathankot to intensify the state government's crackdown on drug trafficking.
Farmers protest at Golden Gate, Punjab Police deploys forces
Amritsar, March 5: Farmers in Punjab gathered at the Golden Gate in Amritsar on Wednesday to protest against the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government.
In Delhi-like protest, Punjab farmers heading to Chandigarh
Chandigarh, March 5: In a Delhi-like protest by farmers, mainly from Punjab, over their long-pending demands, several farm unions under the banner of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) are heading to Chandigarh, the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana, on Wednesday to start their indefinite agitation wherever they were stopped by the security.
Punjab: Farmers gather at Golden Gate in Amritsar to protest against state govt
Amritsar, March 5: Thousands of farmers gathered at the Golden Gate in Amritsar on Wednesday to protest against the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann-led government in Punjab.
Akali Dal seeks release of farm leaders ahead of protest in Chandigarh
Chandigarh, March 4: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia on Tuesday demanded the release of farmer leaders who were arrested at the instance of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, and also asked him to apologise for threatening and misbehaving with them.
Punjab govt will not bow before corrupt officers: CM Mann warns protesting tehsildars
Chandigarh, March 4: Taking a tough stance against the agitating tehsildars, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday said the government would not bow before corrupt officers, who are facing police action for their “sins”.
Punjab Congress slams CM Mann for 'ignoring' farmers
Chandigarh, March 4: With the police raiding houses of farmer leaders in view of the protest in Chandigarh on Wednesday, Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has slammed Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for "ignoring" farmers.
This is the third time CM Mann targeted our movement: Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher
Amritsar, March 4: Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher on Tuesday slammed Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, saying that this is the third time in a row he targeted the movement.
Cancelled meeting because farmers wanted to continue their protest: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann
SAS Nagar, March 4: After protesting farmers claimed that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann had got "angry" during a meeting, CM Mann said on Tuesday that he cancelled the meeting because the farmers wanted to continue their protest amid the talks.
Punjab CM Mann got angry during meeting, his behaviour condemnable, say protesting farmers
Chandigarh, March 4: Protesting farmers claimed that the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann had got "angry" and "provoked" them during a metting held with him in Chandigarh.
Doors open for farmers, but inconvenience to public should be avoided: Punjab CM
Chandigarh, March 3: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said on Monday that his doors "are always open for talks with the farmers but inconvenience and harassment of the public in the name of agitation should be avoided".
Punjab to resolve over four decades old pending cases of industrialists
Chandigarh, March 3: In a reprieve to industrialists, the Punjab Cabinet on Monday gave nod to introduce a one-time settlement (OTS) scheme to resolve more than four decades old pending cases to provide long-awaited relief to them.
Talks with Punjab CM failed; farmers to go ahead with indefinite protest in Chandigarh from March 5
Chandigarh, March 3: As the meeting between Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and protesting farmer unions under the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) "remained inconclusively" on Monday over their demands, the latter announced to go ahead with the March 5 indefinite protest in Chandigarh, including scheme to wave off farm loans.
AAP MP Arora raises concerns of industry with Punjab CM
Chandigarh, March 3: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjeev Arora on Monday met Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann ahead of the Cabinet meeting to discuss key concerns faced by the industrial sector.
Punjab Police demolish unauthorised structures of drug smugglers
Chandigarh, March 2: Punjab Police, in coordination with local authorities, have demolished unauthorised structures built on the encroached panchayat land in Khanpur and Mandi villages of Phillaur.
Anti-Drug Operation: 290 smugglers held; 232 FIRs registered in Punjab
Chandigarh, March 1: Punjab Police on Saturday conducted a massive state-level Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) at identified drug hotspots, the points of sale of drugs and psychotropic substances, across the state that led to the arrest of 290 smugglers after registration of 232 first information reports (FIRs), Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said here.
Punjab police conducts raids in Patiala, Ferozepur under 'War Against Drugs' drive
Chandigarh, March 1: The Punjab police conducted raids in the Ferozepur and Patiala districts on the drug hotspots as part of the state government's 'War Against Drugs' drive.
Fight against drugs another political gimmick of Punjab post-Delhi defeat: BJP
Chandigarh, March 1 (IAMS) BJP national General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Saturday described the formation of a Cabinet sub-committee to combat drugs in Punjab as yet another political gimmick by the AAP government.
Will eliminate drug abuse in Punjab: Minister Harpal Singh Cheema
Chandigarh, March 1: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Saturday apprised about the first meeting of the sub-committee on 'War on Drugs', saying that the government aims to eliminate drug abuse in the state.
All political parties must join hands to tackle drug menace: Punjab minister
Chandigarh, March 1: Punjab Cabinet Minister Aman Arora on Saturday gave a clarion call to all political parties, social and religious organisations and NGOs to join hands with the government to form a united front and make the state a drug-free state.
Opened a huge movement against drug peddlers: Punjab minister Harpal Singh Cheema
Chandigarh, February 28: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that the state government has begun a massive movement against the drug peddlers in the state under the leadership of CM Bhagwant Mann.
CM Mann commits to make Punjab drug-free in three months
Chandigarh, Feb 28: Announcing a crusade against the drug menace, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday asked Commissioners of Police, Deputy Commissioners and Senior Superintendent of Police to make Punjab drug free in three months.
Punjab govt followed its masters in Delhi: Punjab LoP urges CAG to initiate probe
Chandigarh, February 28: After the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports unfolded the alleged misdeeds of the previous Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi, the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Punjab Assembly, Partap Singh Bajwa urged the CAG to initiate a similar probe in Punjab.
Congress seeks CAG audit into Punjab's excise policy under AAP
Chandigarh, Feb 27: In the wake of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reporting the alleged misdeeds of the former Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Punjab Assembly, Partap Singh Bajwa, on Thursday urged the government auditor to initiate a similar probe in Punjab.