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10,000 new police personnel to be recruited in Punjab to root out drug menace: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced plans for 10,000 new police recruitments to combat drug problems effectively. He emphasized the police's full autonomy to act against drug trafficking in communities. The state government is enhancing police resources and integrating technology-driven approaches in their operations. Discussions with the Centre aim to…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

LPU protests: BJP leader Ravneet Bittu alleges 'AAP conspiracy' to disrupt Amit Shah's Jalandhar rally

BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu accused AAP of orchestrating unrest at Lovely Professional University to divert attention. Protests erupted amid claims of a conspiracy to disrupt Union Home Minister Amit Shah's upcoming rally. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann ordered strict actions against those responsible for the unrest. The university suspended…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Punjab CM orders strict action over alleged LPU rape, directs DGP to visit campus

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has directed strict actions concerning the alleged rape incident at Lovely Professional University. He instructed Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav to assess the situation on-site. Following the incident, student protests erupted on campus, leading to increased police deployment for security. The university has suspended…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

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No advisory for cops to avoid uniforms outside of stations: Punjab Police

Punjab Police has denied issuing any advisory for personnel to avoid wearing uniforms. A purported advisory circulating online, which suggested wearing civil dress, has been declared fake. Opposition leaders had claimed the police issued such an advisory after a recent murder incident. State police clarified that no such advisory was…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

BJP will dismantle entire drug network within 6 months if voted to power in Punjab: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday attacked the AAP government in Punjab over the drug menace, alleging it had failed to meet its earlier deadlines to curb the problem. At a BJP event in Talwandi Sabo, Chouhan promised the party would dismantle the entire drug network within six months…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

'Not in favour of FIRs against farmers over stubble burning': Punjab CM Mann

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann said he does not favour FIRs against farmers for stubble burning and called for a Rs 3,000-per-acre incentive to manage crop residue. His remarks come ahead of the paddy harvest season, as Punjab faces continued scrutiny over farm fires linked to winter air pollution in Delhi-NCR.

The Economic Times · Sep 19

ASI shot dead at Amritsar grain market; man gunned down in Islamabad

Two unidentified men fatally shot an assistant sub-inspector of Punjab Police in Amritsar. ASI Harjit Singh was shot near the neck by a single bullet fired from a pistol. This incident occurred around 12:30 am on Friday while the ASI was on duty. Hours earlier, another man was gunned down…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

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AAP to launch door-to-door campaign in Punjab ahead of 2027 Assembly elections: Manish Sisodia

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia on Friday announced that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will personally lead the party's massive statewide door-to-door outreach campaign from his home constituency of Dhuri starting September 20.

The Economic Times · Sep 18

Pakistan to play in Asian Champions Trophy hockey in India: Punjab CM Mann

Pakistan will participate in next month’s Men’s Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament in Punjab, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said, citing India’s policy allowing Pakistan to compete in multilateral events.

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Bhagwant Mann, Harpal Cheema join AAP's top decision-making body; Bibhav Kumar, Rajbir Ghuman named National Executives

Just ahead of the Punjab assembly elections, the Aam Aadmi Party made a major change in its Political Affairs Committee (PAC), the party's highest decision-making body. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema have been inducted as members of the AAP's PAC.

The Economic Times · Sep 10

Punjab cabinet approves 3 foodgrain policies for Kharif 2026-27

The Punjab Cabinet approved key policies for paddy procurement and movement in 2026-27. Amendments to Punjab Public Service Commission regulations were also sanctioned by the council. Thirty-three hospital posts were revived, and 138 new healthcare positions were created. Eighty vacant Medical Officer (Dental) posts will be filled by the department.…

The Economic Times · Sep 5

BJP’s violent meme war: The attacks on opponents and dissenters as ‘Dimagi Naxals’

Following a restructuring of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) digital wing, the party has intensified its social media campaigning, increasingly employing violent memes and videos.

Newslaundry · Sep 5

Will connect 1 crore women with Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced the state government's ambitious plan to enroll one crore women under the Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna, with a recent disbursement of Rs 181.50 crore to 5.30 lakh beneficiaries. Mann also criticized 'modern-day masands' and the Shiromani Akali Dal, accusing them of misleading people and…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

Punjab govt employees strike: OPD services disrupted across hospitals over pending demands

Government hospital OPD services in Punjab are impacted by a statewide employee strike. Employees protest the Punjab government over long-pending demands for regularization and benefits. They seek pension implementation and payment of pending Dearness Allowance installments. The Chief Minister has repeatedly postponed meetings with protesting employee representatives. Employees threaten to…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

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Newslaundry · Aug 25

Bhagwant Mann’s OSD sends notice to media outlets over ‘baseless’ reports on ‘nexus’

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s officer on special duty, Rajbir Singh Ghuman, has sent a notice to several media platforms and tech intermediaries to take down alleged defamatory content against him.

The Economic Times · Aug 22

"Serious allegations": SAD's Harsimrat Badal on NHRC notice to Bhagwant Mann's wife

The National Human Rights Commission has intervened in serious allegations against the Punjab Chief Minister's wife. These allegations involve an attempt to suppress a rape case for a bribe. The commission has directed the Punjab Chief Secretary and DGP to investigate. An Action Taken Report is expected within two weeks…

The Economic Times · Aug 22

Punjab CM's wife sends notice to ex-judge over allegation of demanding Rs 5 cr to suppress rape case

Gurpreet Kaur, wife of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has sent a legal notice to a former judge. This action follows allegations that she sought five crore rupees to suppress a rape case. The National Human Rights Commission has also issued a notice to the Punjab government. Opposition leaders have…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Punjab drug war, jobs record under scanner as NAPA seeks white papers

The North American Punjabi Association has requested detailed reports from Punjab's Chief Minister. They seek verifiable data on the government's progress in combating drug abuse. The association also demands transparency regarding job creation for unemployed youth. NAPA wants specific figures on drug seizures and rehabilitation efforts. They also require year-wise…

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The Economic Times · Aug 10

Punjab Assembly passes bill on capping school fee at 5 pc

On the concluding day of the monsoon session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha here, Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains tabled the Punjab Regulation of Fee of Un-aided Educational Institutions (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the House.

The Economic Times · Aug 8

AAP govt has imposed 'undeclared censorship' on media in Punjab: BJP

The BJP has accused the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab of headline management. They allege a deteriorating law and order situation and rampant crime across the state. Paper leaks and drug menace are also highlighted as major concerns. The party claims gangsters and mafia operate with government protection.

The Economic Times · Aug 4

Punjab Assembly passes resolution against E20 fuel policy

The Punjab Assembly passed a resolution opposing the Centre’s E20 ethanol-blended fuel policy, citing concerns over possible vehicle damage and questioning its early implementation.

The Economic Times · Jul 30

Punjab paper leak row: BJP's Kewal Singh Dhillon demands resignation of Health, Education Ministers

Punjab BJP President Kewal Singh Dhillon has alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government has failed to address the alleged paper leak issue in the state and demanded the immediate resignation of the Health Minister and the Education Minister.

The Economic Times · Jul 24

Ravneet Bittu resigns as Union MoS Railways after Rajya Sabha term ends

Ravneet Singh Bittu has officially stepped down as the Union Minister of State for Railways after completing his Rajya Sabha tenure on June 21. Having previously served as a Congress MP in the Lok Sabha across three terms, Bittu transitioned to the BJP in 2024 ahead of the General Election.

The Economic Times · Jul 21

No allegation that Punjab CM Mann exhorted protesting crowd in 2020: SC

The Supreme Court questioned the allegations against Bhagwant Mann and others. There was no specific charge that Mann exhorted the protesting crowd. The court fixed July 30 for hearing the Chandigarh administration's appeal. This appeal challenges the High Court's order quashing the FIR. The High Court had found no prima…

The Economic Times · Jul 3

Punjab revokes livestock transit levy, ending Kashmir mutton supply crisis

Kashmir's severe mutton shortage has ended after the Punjab government lifted an illegal levy on livestock transport vehicles. Following intervention from Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who contacted his Punjab counterpart, the unauthorized fee collection has ceased. This resolution, achieved after days of negotiation by Kashmiri traders, ensures…

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