Bhagwant Mann
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Haryana CM offers help to Bhagwant Mann as Punjab battles massive flood crisis
India | Aug 28, 2025, 04:01 PM ISTPunjab weather updates: Fazilka district has turned into one of the worst-affected pockets of Punjab’s flood crisis, with the swelling Sutlej River submerging more than 20 villages. The floodwaters have not only cut off several habitations but also inundated a Border Security Force post.
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School holiday declared in Punjab till August 30 due to rain forecast, key things students must know
Education | Aug 26, 2025, 06:23 PM ISTPunjab school holiday: CM Bhagwant Mann said school are closed till August 30 as incessant rains for the past two days have inundated villages across several districts of the state.
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Stalin launches expansion of CM Breakfast Scheme in Chennai; Punjab CM Mann attends event
Tamil Nadu | Aug 26, 2025, 10:30 AM ISTAddressing the event, CM Stalin said 20 lakh students will receive nutritious meals through this scheme and Rs 600 crore will be allocated every year for this initiative. He also thanked Bhagwant Mann for joining him in the expansion event of the scheme.
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MEA slams Punjab CM Maan for his remarks on PM Modi's 5-nation tour, calls it 'irresponsible'
India | Jul 10, 2025, 11:54 PM ISTThe MEA stated that such comments undermine India's ties with friendly countries and do not reflect the government's position. Jaiswal further stated that the Government of India disassociates itself from such unwarranted comments that undermine India's ties with friendly countries.
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Agricultural growth in Punjab: Paddy cultivation to start from June 1 in three zones | Check details
India | May 22, 2025, 10:00 AM ISTPunjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann announced that the zone-wise cultivation of the paddy crop will start from June 1 (Sunday).
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Punjab's historic Malwa Canal Project to benefit 2 lakh acres, transform irrigation in 5 districts
India | May 20, 2025, 07:04 AM ISTThe upcoming Malwa Canal in Punjab is a transformative irrigation project designed to address water scarcity and boost agricultural productivity in the southern region of the state. This project also represents a key step towards sustainable agriculture and water management in Punjab.
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Punjab govt sends teachers to Singapore, IIM Ahmedabad and Finland for advanced training
India | May 19, 2025, 11:28 AM ISTGlobal exposure for Punjab teachers: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann views teacher training as a crucial step toward transforming the state’s education system.
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Guru Amardas Thermal Power Plant will save Rs 300-350 crore on power purchases and help consumers
India | May 19, 2025, 11:14 AM ISTThe 540-MW thermal power plant is an independent power plant and is spread over 1,100 acres of land in Goindwal Sahib in Tarn Taran.
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Early childhood care: Punjab to build over 1,400 new Anganwadi centres with modern facilities
India | May 18, 2025, 08:16 PM ISTThe Punjab government has launched a Rs 200 crore initiative to construct 1,419 new Anganwadi centres across the state, aimed at strengthening early childhood care and development. In the first phase, 1,000 centres are being built, with 56 already completed and 644 under construction.
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Free bus service transforms lives of girl students in Punjab's schools of eminence
India | May 17, 2025, 08:51 PM ISTAcross 200 government schools in Punjab, including 118 Schools of Eminence, more than 10,448 students — of whom 7,698 are girls — are now benefiting from safe, reliable and free school bus services.
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Punjab government's anti-gangster task force scores major wins against crime networks
India | May 17, 2025, 08:31 PM ISTThe Punjab government's Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) has made significant progress in its fight against organised crime, successfully targeting and dismantling major gangster networks across the state.
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Punjab government's sports policy and rewards to players help prepare for Asian and Olympic Games
India | May 16, 2025, 03:07 PM ISTA total of 32 sportspersons from Punjab won medals at the Asian Games, and their efforts were recognised with cash prizes amounting to Rs 29.95 crore.
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Punjab: 196 ultra-modern libraries operational, 135 on the way, CM Mann's special gift to students
India | May 15, 2025, 04:00 PM ISTThese libraries have been equipped with high-end facilities like Wi-Fi, solar power, digital analogues and others. The libraries have all types of books on contemporary literature and curriculum books, providing a rich learning experience.
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Bhagwant Mann's government takes crucial steps to unlock Punjab's tourism potential
India | May 31, 2025, 08:45 AM ISTAmong other measures to boost tourism in Punjab, several museums have also been renovated to enhance the visitor experience, including the Bhagat Singh Museum in Khatkar Kalan, the Saragarhi Museum in Ferozepur and Sarai Lashkari Khan in Khanna.
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Punjab pioneers litchi cultivation, ships first batch to England
India | May 31, 2025, 08:46 AM ISTThe government of Punjab seeks to promote litchi cultivation in the state to tackle the declining level of underground water in the state. The farmers are encouraged to shift to horticulture from water-intensive crops like paddy and wheat.
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Punjab's hi-tech ambulances: A revolutionary step towards saving lives
India | May 11, 2025, 04:28 PM ISTThe Punjab government's hi-tech ambulances are a change-maker in emergency medical services. They not only enhanced the health infrastructure of the state but also saved numerous lives.
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From NRI facilitation centre to NRI Milnees, CM Mann's initiative facilitates Punjabi diaspora
India | May 11, 2025, 12:21 PM ISTMeanwhile, the state government launched NRI meeting programmes or NRI Milnees, which were organised in five districts of the state to hear the grievances of NRIs, such as land disputes, family/marriage-related and other different types of disputes directly.
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Ran Baas: The Punjab government's luxurious heritage 'palace hotel' is like a dream
India | May 11, 2025, 12:09 PM ISTFrom the awe-inspiring architecture to its spotless services, everything in the Punjab government's 'Ran Baas' hotel is created to make you feel as though you are back in time and living life the way kings did.
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Bhagwant Mann on water-sharing dispute: 'Punjab repeals Dam Safety Act, will bring new laws soon'
India | May 05, 2025, 06:35 PM ISTPunjab CM Bhagwant Mann said his government is repealing the Dam Safety Act and will bring its own Act because we know to safeguard our own dams.
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Punjab, Haryana lock horns over water issue, CM Mann says supplying additional water not possible
India | May 01, 2025, 05:50 PM ISTBhagwant Mann said Haryana has used its share of water from May 21 to May 21, they have used their water till March itself. Now, they are asking for additional water, which we don't have.