Bhagwant Mann News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Punjab govt forms plan to provide CRM machinery to manage paddy straw
Chandigarh, April 20: Aiming to bring the stubble burning to zero in the state, the Punjab government on Sunday formulated an action plan of Rs 500 crore to provide farmers with crop residue management (CRM) machinery on subsidy and implement other strategies to manage the paddy straw efficiently.
Punjab heads for bumper wheat crop, 13.16 lakh metric tons arrives in markets
Chandigarh, April 18: Punjab's Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak on Friday reviewed the ongoing wheat procurement arrangements at the grain market of Rupnagar.
Punjab and Haryana HC grants interim protection to Bajwa over grenades' comment
Chandigarh, April 16: The Punjab and Haryana High Court, in an interim order, on Wednesday asked the Punjab government not to take "coercive" action against Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa till April 22.
AAP, Congress pushing Punjab to brink of chaos, says BJP leader Jakhar
Chandigarh, April 15: Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar on Tuesday castigated Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Congress leader Partap Bajwa for pushing the state to the brink of chaos by exhibiting cheap politics over a sensitive issue.
Akali Dal ridicules Punjab AAP for staging protest at police station
Chandigarh, April 15: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Daljit Singh Cheema on Tuesday ridiculed Punjab Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) President and Cabinet minister Aman Arora for staging a dharna in front of a police station to demand action against Leader of the Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa, saying if AAP functionaries had to resort to such tactics then the common man could not hope for any justice.
Political vendetta against Bajwa, says Punjab Congress leaders
Chandigarh, April 15: Lashing out at Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann over political vendetta, Congress leaders accompanied Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa to Mohali police station where he was summonned in connection with a case registered against him over his remark that 50 bombs had been sneaked into the state, out of which 18 had exploded and 32 are still there.
Where are the bombs?: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann slams Bajwa over remarks, says law will take its course
Sangrur, April 15: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday responded strongly to remarks made by Leader of Opposition and Congress MLA Partap Singh Bajwa, accusing him of spreading fear and undermining the state's law enforcement agencies.
Punjab CM warns parties to refrain from indulging in 'threat politics'
Chandigarh, April 14: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday warned the leaders of opposition parties to refrain from indulging in politics of threat and terror as people will never tolerate their divisive and mischievous attitude.
Punjab CM targeting opposition leaders instead of controlling law and order situation: Akali Dal
Amritsar, April 14: Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia on Monday said Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is targeting Opposition leaders instead of controlling the law and order situation and the latest attack on the petrol pump of Shiromani committee member Jodh Singh Samra proved that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) wanted to eliminate them.
'If policemen aren't safe, who is?' Cong slams Punjab govt over law and order
New Delhi, April 14: Congress National Spokesperson Pawan Khera, on Monday while addressing the media during the 'Save Constitution' rally in Amritsar, raised serious concerns over the deteriorating law and order situation in Punjab.
Punjab LoP Bajwa seeks more time to appear before police over grenade remark
Chandigarh, April 14: A day after he was booked, Punjab Leader of Opposition Partap Bajwa on Monday expressed his inability to appear before the Cyber Crime police station in Mohali, near here, on Monday. Through his counsel, he sought time till 2 p.m. on Tuesday to appear before the police.
Police questions Punjab LoP over '50 hand grenades smuggled' remark
Chandigarh, April 13: Punjab Leader of the Opposition (LoP), Partap Singh Bajwa, was questioned by the Punjab Police on Sunday over his purported remark that “50 hand grenades have been smuggled into the state, of which 18 have exploded.”
Punjab: War of words erupt over LoP's '50 bombs landed, 18 exploded' remarks
Chandigarh, April 13: A war of words erupted in Punjab between Congress and AAP on Sunday over the Leader of the Opposition (LoP), Pratap Singh Bajwa’s, ‘50 bombs have reached Punjab, of which 18 have exploded’, remarks.
In 70 days, Punjab pumps out water equal to nine lakes, says CM Mann
Ludhiana, April 12: Reiterating the commitment of the government to save the groundwater for coming generations, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday announced to start zone-wise cultivation of the paddy from June 1.
Punjab govt to give adequate representation to SC law officers
Chandigarh, April 11: The Punjab Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, on Friday decided to promulgate an Ordinance to provide adequate representation to members of Scheduled Castes (SCs) for contractual engagement as law officers.
Punjab BJP chief writes to Governor, accuses CM of 'political espionage'
Chandigarh, April 10: Punjab BJP President Sunil Kumar Jakhar on Thursday wrote a letter to Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, raising questions over what he described as a grave constitutional breach and institutional abuse by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
'Yudh Nashian Virudh': Punjab Police arrest 5,535 drug smugglers
Chandigarh, April 9: The war against drugs under 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate the drug menace from the state entered the 40th day on Wednesday.
Punjab to construct 20,000 km of link roads with outlay of Rs 4,000 crore
Chandigarh, April 9: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday gave nod to launch a special campaign for constructing 20,000 km of link roads at a cost of Rs 4,000 crore.
Punjab govt has failed to check disruptive forces, says BJP leader Chugh
Chandigarh, April 8: BJP National General Secretary, Tarun Chugh, on Tuesday said the Bhagwant Mann government has completely failed to check subversive and disruptive forces which have ushered in a “grenade culture” in Punjab.
Akali Dal slams Punjab govt for spending Rs 35 crore on installing 25,000 plaques in schools
Chandigarh, April 7: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Monday said the Aam Aadmi Party government's decision to spend Rs 35 crore in installing 25,000 plaques for minor projects in Punjab government schools and conduct functions to unveil them was a scam in the making.
Punjab government transfers 65 DSPs, 97 senior police officers including 11 IPS
Chandigarh, April 6: In a major reshuffle, the Punjab Government on Sunday issued transfer orders of 65 Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) officers in the state.
Punjab Governor holds 'Padyatra' against drugs as part of State Govt's 'Yudh Nasheyan Virudh'
Amritsar, April 6: Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria held a 'Padyatra' on Sunday against drugs menace as part of Punjab government's 'Yudh Nasheyan Virudh' campaign.
Punjab: Sarpanches, nambardars, councilors set to verify certificates
Chandigarh, April 5: To streamline services delivery in a transparent way, Punjab Good Governance and Information Technology Minister Aman Arora on Saturday directed officials concerned to onboard all sarpanches, nambardars and municipal councillors by the end of this month.
All students safe after school bus falls into drain in Ferozepur
Ferozepur, April 5: All students travelling in a private school bus that fell into a drain near Arman Pura village in Punjab's Ferozepur district on Saturday morning are safe and did not suffer any serious injuries, said SSP Ferozepur Bhupendra Singh.
Punjab approves policy to enhance supply of sand, gravel; reduce illegal mining
Chandigarh, April 3: The Punjab Cabinet, presided over by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, on Thursday paved the way for checking illegal mining and further reducing the price of sand and gravel for the public.
Punjab announces Mukyamatri Teerth Yatra Yojna for people over 50
Chandigarh, April 3: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has announced the launch of the Mukyamatri Teerth Yatra Yojna, a new pilgrimage initiative under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
Thousands take oath in Ludhiana to stay away from drugs
Ludhiana, April 2: Thousands of students, NCC cadets and NSS volunteers on Wednesday took an oath in Punjab's Ludhiana to stay away from drugs.
Punjab Police refutes reports on security withdrawal of Akali leader (Lead)
Chandigarh, April 2: Punjab Police on Wednesday refuted reports claiming the complete withdrawal of security for Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia, clarifying that his security cover had only been scaled down based on a reassessment of threat perception.
Punjab Police clarify on security withdrawal for Akali Dal leader Majithia
Chandigarh, April 2: The Punjab Police on Wednesday refuted reports claiming the complete withdrawal of security for Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia, clarifying that his security cover had only been scaled down based on a reassessment of threat perception.
Gave more than 55,000 jobs in 36 months, says Punjab CM
Chandigarh, April 1: Continuing Mission Rozgar, the Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, said it set a benchmark on Tuesday by giving government jobs to more than 55,000 youth in around 36 months of its tenure.
Punjab isn't Kejriwal's personal jagir: Sirsa slams AAP convener for use of state resources
New Delhi, April 1: Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has mounted a sharp attack on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of exploiting Punjab’s resources for personal and political gains.
AAP to oppose Waqf Amendment Bill, says Punjab CM
Malerkotla: , March 31 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday said the government will oppose the Waqf Amendment Bill moved by the BJP-led NDA government tooth and nail.
Maninderjit Singh Bedi takes charge as Punjab's new Advocate General
Chandigarh, March 30: Maninderjit Singh Bedi officially assumed charge as the Advocate General of Punjab on Sunday at the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
Senior officers to act as mentors for students: Punjab CM
Sangrur, March 29: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday said senior IAS and IPS officers will act as the mentors of students of government schools to provide them necessary guidance for excelling in life.
Our movement will continue: Farmer leader Sarvan Singh Pandher after being released from jail
Patiala, March 28: Farmer leader of Kisan Mazdoor Sanghrash Committee-Punjab, Sarvan Singh Pandher, on Friday criticised Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government and demanded compensation for the damages suffered during the farmer's protests.
Pandher among several farmer leaders released from Punjab jails
Chandigarh, March 28: Punjab Police have released several farmers, including Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) convenor Sarwan Singh Pandher and Abhimanyu Kohar, from jail on Friday after eight days of detention.
Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher released from jail; to hold press conference
Sri Muktsar Sahib, March 28: Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher has been released from the Mukhtsar Sahib prison and will hold a press conference at the Bahadurgarh fort today at 9 am, he said in a self-made video.
Punjab CM felicitates 1975 World Cup winning hockey squad
Chandigarh, March 27: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday said with the efforts of his government, the state would soon host several national and international sporting events to give impetus to sporting culture.
Punjab Police arrest 77 drug smugglers
Chandigarh, March 26: Continuing the war against drugs "Yudh Nashian Virudh" waged on the directions of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from the state consecutively for the 26th day, Punjab Police on Wednesday conducted raids at 483 locations leading to the arrest of 77 drug smugglers after registration of 55 first information reports (FIRs).
AAP MLA's Pak remark leaves Punjab govt red-faced; criticism mounts
Chandigarh, March 26: A legislator of the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab stirred a major controversy as he stated that the 'step-motherly' treatment by the state government was making Moga district as well as his constituency residents 'feel like living in Pakistan'.