Bhagwant Mann
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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.
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Punjab spends over Rs 84 crore on bone, joint and trauma care under Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana
India | Jun 03, 2026, 03:51 PM ISTMore than 45 lakh Punjabis enrolled under Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, and orthopaedic treatments emerge among top healthcare services.
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Bathinda woman with hole in heart gets new lease of life with Punjab's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana
India | Jun 02, 2026, 01:16 PM ISTGurpreet Kaur had been living for years with an undiagnosed congenital heart condition. Doctors at AIIMS Bathinda later discovered that she had a large Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) -- a 22-mm hole between the upper chambers of her heart.
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Punjab govt regularises 65,000 employees, scraps contractual systems; Kejriwal hails landmark reform
India | May 30, 2026, 09:42 PM ISTThe Punjab government has approved the regularisation of more than 65,000 outsourced and non-permanent employees while abolishing the contractor system in departments. The AAP government says the move will provide job security, direct government employment, statutory benefits.
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AAP clinches massive win in Punjab civic polls, Congress finishes second; BJP improves tally
India | May 29, 2026, 11:34 PM ISTThe civic elections were viewed as an important political test for the AAP government ahead of the Punjab Assembly elections scheduled next year. Chief Minister Mann said the results reflected public approval of his government’s work.
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Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana ensures cashless treatment as seasonal fever cases rise in Punjab
India | May 27, 2026, 03:42 PM ISTRecent figures from Punjab's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana show that over the last four months, acute febrile illness has emerged as one of the largest categories of cashless treatment claims.
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Punjab strengthens maternal, neonatal healthcare through Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana
India | May 26, 2026, 12:34 PM ISTPunjab has reported a sharp rise in high-risk pregnancy and neonatal care cases, with over 7,300 mothers and newborns receiving cashless treatment under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana till May 25.
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Punjab's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana brings financial relief to families burdened by medical expenses
India | May 21, 2026, 12:28 PM ISTThe Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana is offering cashless treatment of up to Rs 10 lakh. The scheme has already supported over 1.59 lakh beneficiaries and is being seen as a lifeline for ordinary households who once feared falling ill more than anything else.
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Punjab: Free bus travel for NEET UG re-exam candidates; Kejriwal conveys best wishes to students
India | May 20, 2026, 08:55 PM ISTKejriwal said the decision came after several students raised concerns about the financial difficulties faced by candidates, especially those from economically weaker backgrounds, in arranging travel to exam centres.
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CM Bhagwant Mann launches underground electricity wiring project, bringing major relief to Punjab
India | May 19, 2026, 08:23 PM ISTPunjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday launched a pilot project in Satoj village to provide underground electricity wiring, aiming to create pole-free villages across the state and offer major relief to farmers.
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Punjab government sends batch of 72 teachers to Finland for advanced training
India | May 18, 2026, 03:26 PM ISTPunjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann flagged off the delegation from Chandigarh in the presence of Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains. The teachers will undergo a 15-day intensive training programme at the University of Turku, one of Finland's leading educational institutions.