Bhagwant Mann

Arvind Kejriwal 'looting accolades': BJP on Punjab minister Vijay Singla's sacking, arrest over corruption charges

BJP has alleged that AAP is a mega corrupt party and that Kejriwal only makes rosy promises during elections and gives only thorns to the people. 

May 25, 2022, 09:23 AM IST

'Proud of you Bhagwant': Arvind Kejriwal praises Punjab CM for sacking health minister

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann sacked Punjab Health Minister Vijay Singla asserting that his government has zero-tolerance for corruption.

May 24, 2022, 15:44 PM IST

Punjab Health Minister sacked by CM Bhagwant Mann over corruption allegations, arrested

Sacked Punjab Health Minister Vijay Singla is a legislator from the Mansa Assembly. CM Mann ordered the registration of an FIR against the minister.

May 24, 2022, 13:52 PM IST

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann urges Govt to start direct flights from Chandigarh to US, Canada

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann urges the government for direct flights from Chandigarh’s Mohali international airport to countries like US and Canada, reports PTI. 

May 23, 2022, 20:52 PM IST

6-year-old boy who fell into borewell in Punjab's Hoshiarpur dies; CM Bhagwant Mann announces Rs 2 lakh ex gratia for kin

The nine-inch-wide borewell shaft was covered with a jute bag and could not withstand the weight of the 6-year-old boy and gave in, causing him to fall into the borewell on Sunday morning in Punjab.

May 22, 2022, 22:45 PM IST

‘Farmers can change government’: Telangana CM KCR hits out at Centre in Chandigarh

Telangana CM KCR said in Chandigarh, "If farmers want, they can change government. It is not a big thing. From where the power comes, it comes from us. Agitation should continue till farmers get the right price and there is a constitutional guarantee for it." 

May 22, 2022, 20:30 PM IST

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann meets Amit Shah in Delhi; discusses border security, Bhakra Beas board issues

"Discussed demands of farmers, representation of Punjab in BBMB, stopping drones on border, MSP on Basmati...border areas & security in Punjab. Home Minister assured to look into all demands," tweeted Punjab CM after the meeting. 

May 19, 2022, 18:39 PM IST

Bhagwant Mann-Amit Shah meet today on Punjab border security, Bhakra Beas board issues

Bhagwant Mann-Amit Shah meeting is likely to take place this afternoon.

May 19, 2022, 14:31 PM IST

Punjab farmers end protest after Bhagwant Mann govt accepts various demands

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announced a fresh schedule for staggered sowing of paddy on June 14 and June 17, thus reducing the total number of zones to two instead of four.

May 18, 2022, 20:29 PM IST

No one has ever won battle against farmers: Navjot Singh Sidhu

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu attacked Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday amid farmers’ ongoing protest over several demands.

May 18, 2022, 17:35 PM IST

'Unwarranted, undesirable but...': Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann on farmers' protest near Chandigarh

However, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann expressed that he is ready for talks with the farmers demanding a wheat bonus for the government.

May 18, 2022, 07:27 AM IST

'Breakdown of law and order in Punjab', alleges SAD chief, attacks AAP government

SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal said that while there are murders and drug addiction cases in Punjab, CM Bhagwant Mann is busy holding photo-ops.

May 17, 2022, 10:30 AM IST

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann launches 'Lok Milni' for redressal of public grievances

People from different parts of Punjab came with several complaints regarding encroachment of panchayat land, land dispute, and pending of Shagun scheme among others. 

May 17, 2022, 09:26 AM IST

Punjab govt will soon end VIP culture in jails: CM Bhagwant Mann

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann said, “We will end VIP culture in jails. People think they (accused) are in jail but the accused take rest there, play badminton and tennis and watch TV. We are going to stop this culture." 

May 14, 2022, 18:19 PM IST

Is Navjot Singh Sidhu exploring new pitch for fresh political innings?

Navjot Singh Sidhu deliberately chose to meet CM Bhagwant Mann ahead of the Congress party’s three days 'Chintin Shivir' being held at Udaipur, Rajasthan, to send a message to the party high command that he couldn’t be taken lightly. 

May 11, 2022, 11:54 AM IST

Mohali blast: Role of Pakistan-based terrorists suspected, says Punjab Police

Mohali blast update: Officials stated that during the police investigation, the mobile location of a suspect associated with Pakistan-based terrorist Harvinder Singh Rinda was found near the blast site.

May 10, 2022, 20:58 PM IST

Mohali blast: 'Whoever tried to spoil atmosphere of Punjab will not be spared', warns CM Bhagwant Mann

On Monday night, a rocket-propelled grenade hit the Intelligence Wing headquarters of Punjab Police in Mohali and shattered windowpanes on one of the floors of the building.

May 10, 2022, 09:03 AM IST

Navjot Singh Sidhu praises Bhagwant Mann again, calls him 'receptive' & 'down to Earth' after meeting

Sidhu's meeting came days after he called Mann a "rubber doll", alluding to the Opposition charge that the state government is being run by the AAP leadership from Delhi, reported PTI.

May 09, 2022, 21:40 PM IST

'Punjab's resurrection possible': Navjot Singh Sidhu to meet CM Bhagwant Mann today

Sidhu, who had been attacking the AAP-led government in the state over various issues including the law and order situation, has said in a tweet that Punjab's resurrection was possible only with a collective effort.

May 09, 2022, 07:25 AM IST

Navjot Singh Sidhu’s Monday meet with Bhagwant Mann sets political circles abuzz

Navjot Singh Sidhu's meeting with Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann comes on the day when the Congress Working Committee (CWC) will meet to finalise the agenda for ‘Chintan Shivir’. 

May 08, 2022, 19:58 PM IST