Bhagwant Mann
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Bhagwant Mann detained at Delhi airport for 3 hours, challaned Rs 50,000, claims AAP
India | Oct 21, 2026, 08:02 AM ISTThe AAP has claimed that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was detained at the Delhi airport on Sunday after he returned from Paris. The party claimed he was allowed to leave only after he was fined Rs 50,000. However, no official has responded to AAP's claim yet.
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Anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota's murder probe to be handed over to CBI: Bhagwant Mann
India | Oct 20, 2026, 12:00 PM ISTThe development comes as the family of Jhota has been demanding a CBI probe into the murder incident. Known for raising his voice against the illegal sale of addictive substances at chemist shops, Jhota was shot in broad daylight inside a medical store at a busy marketplace in Mansa on October 13.
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Home Ministry to seek report from Punjab govt over anti-drug activist's murder: Amit Shah
India | Oct 16, 2026, 12:01 PM ISTIn a post on X, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the Home Ministry will seek a report from the Punjab government over the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in the Mansa district, as he targeted Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann over the drug menace in the state.
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Raising voice against drugs has become death sentence: Rahul slams Mann govt over activist's killing
India | Oct 15, 2026, 05:19 PM ISTRahul Gandhi's remark came after Parvinder Singh Jhotta, known for raising his voice against drug abuse and illegal sale of addictive substances at chemist shops, was shot in broad daylight in the busy marketplace on Tuesday.
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'No one will be spared': Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann on anti-drug activist murder in Mansa
India | Oct 14, 2026, 04:59 PM ISTParvinder Singh alias Jhota, known for raising his voice against drug abuse, was shot in broad daylight inside a medical store at a busy marketplace on Tuesday.
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CBI raids Punjab's CM Bhagwant Mann's camp office, AAP hits back at BJP amid poll preparations
India | Oct 06, 2026, 09:01 PM ISTThe CBI conducted a raid at Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's camp office in Chandigarh as part of an investigation into an alleged cash-for-posting and tender corruption case. Mann accused the BJP of using central agencies to target his government.
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Internet suspended at LPU amid protest, CM Bhagwant Mann orders strict action against culprits
India | Sep 28, 2026, 09:25 AM ISTInternet services have been suspended around Lovely Professional University in Phagwara after violent student protests over an alleged rape case. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann has directed DGP Gaurav Yadav to visit the spot and has ordered strict action.
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Speed News: Trump Signs Sanctions Law Allowing 100% Tariffs On India, China
Originals | Sep 19, 2026, 05:45 PM ISTTrump signed sanctions law allowing 100% tariffs on India and China. Meanwhile, PM Modi distributed 51,000 appointment letters at Rozgar Mela. In another development, India sent 11 tonnes of relief supplies to flood-hit Nepal. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.
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Punjab: Bhagwant Mann govt announces 8% DA hike for employees and pensioners ahead of festive season
Business | Sep 18, 2026, 03:55 PM ISTEmployee unions met with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann in Chandigarh on Friday and reached an agreement on the pending dearness allowance (DA). Afterwards, the government decided to increase the DA by eight per cent.
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Punjab Pharmacy Officer recruitment put on hold by High Court amid Faridkot paper leak row
India | Aug 12, 2026, 09:04 PM ISTThe Punjab and Haryana High Court has put the Pharmacy Officer recruitment process on hold until the next hearing following a petition seeking cancellation of the July 19 examination and a fresh test. The controversy erupted after candidates were allegedly caught using electronic devices to cheat.
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Private schools in Punjab can no longer raise fees arbitrarily as Mann govt tightens rules
India | Jul 13, 2026, 10:17 PM ISTAddressing a press conference in Chandigarh, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that Governor Gulab Chand Kataria has given his approval to an ordinance on capping fee hikes by private schools in the state. He further said excess fee charged by private school will be refunded.
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Punjab govt transfers Rs 1,147 crore to 33 lakh women under Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana
India | Jul 11, 2026, 10:43 PM ISTBeneficiaries belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category received Rs 4,500 each, covering three monthly instalments of Rs 1,500, while women from other categories were credited Rs 3,000 each, equivalent to three monthly instalments of Rs 1,000, the Punjab government said.
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Bhagwant Mann launches Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana, rolls out Rs 1000-1500 monthly aid for women
India | Jul 01, 2026, 05:57 PM ISTThe Punjab government on Tuesday started disbursing financial assistance under the Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana.
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Some are trying to defame me on religious grounds: Bhagwant Mann on Sikh Guru desecration video
India | Jun 25, 2026, 11:38 PM ISTPunjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann maintained that the viral video was fake and accused the BJP, Congress, and Shiromani Akali Dal of joining hands to malign his image.
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Bhagwant Mann denies Gurugram Police allegations, says viral Sikh Guru desecration video is fake
India | Jun 24, 2026, 09:42 PM ISTBhagwant Mann on Wednesday claimed that the BJP "attacked" the owners of forensic labs, rubbishing the cases against two individuals by the Gurugram Police for allegedly fabricating the forensic report in the viral video case.
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Sri Akal Takht declares Bhagwant Mann 'anti-Guru, anti-Khalsa Panth': Here's Punjab CM's response
India | Jun 16, 2026, 09:53 PM ISTIntense political activity has erupted in Punjab after Sri Akal Takht declared Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann 'anti-Panth' (against the Sikh faith) and 'guilty of disrespecting the Guru.'
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Kejriwal hints at early Punjab Assembly polls, says Bhagwant Mann will remain AAP's CM face
India | Jun 13, 2026, 03:33 PM ISTArvind Kejriwal claims Punjab Assembly elections could be held in November 2026 instead of February 2027; urges party workers to gear up for a fresh mandate.
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Free travel for NEET re-exam aspirants to lecturer recruitment: Key decisions taken by Mann Cabinet
India | Jun 10, 2026, 11:27 PM ISTIn a major relief for candidates appearing for the NEET re-exam, the Punjab Cabinet has approved free bus travel to examination centres across Punjab and Chandigarh for students as well as one accompanying attendant.
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Punjab CM Mann announces enrolment drive to register 10 lakh construction workers free of cost
India | Jun 06, 2026, 08:06 PM ISTPunjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said the Punjab Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board has been formed to ensure welfare, social security and socio-economic upliftment of construction workers through registration, financial assistance and implementation of welfare schemes.
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Over 3.4 lakh girl students to benefit as Punjab govt launches menstrual health education initiative
India | Jun 04, 2026, 02:51 PM ISTThe initiative highlights the state government's growing focus on building a modern, inclusive public education system that empowers girls with awareness, confidence, dignity, and access to accurate health information.