New Delhi, Nov 21: Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal on Thursday launched a scathing attack on former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, accusing them of promoting and rewarding Bibhav Kumar, whom she referred to as a goon. In a post on X on Thursday, Maliwal claimed, For beating me [] The post Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann shielding goon Bibhav Kumar, says Swati Maliwal appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Punjab bypoll battle to witness triangular contest on four Assembly seats Chandigar: The AAP-ruled Punjab will go to the Assembly bypoll in a triangular contest for four seats on Wednesday with partys convener Arvind Kejriwal and state Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann campaigning aggressively despite the party having an absolute majority in the House of 117. [] The post Punjab bypoll battle to witness triangular contest on four Assembly seats appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

CHANDIGARH: Both Punjab and Haryana are at loggerheads over the new Haryana assembly building which is to come up in Chandigarh. A delegation of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday submitted a memorandum to the Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria demanding protection of Punjabs rights over Chandigarh. The memorandum said that Chandigarh belongs to Punjab and not an inch of land should be given to Haryana for the construction of its assembly building. On the other han

Chandigarh: Chandigarh belongs to Punjab and not an inch of land should be given to Haryana for the construction of its assembly building here, a delegation of the AAP urged Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Friday. Punjab's ruling AAP and the opposition parties from the state have criticised the Centre's reported move to clear the allotment of 10 acres of land in Chandigarh to Haryana for the construction of its assembly building. On Friday, Punjab and Haryana's ruling outfits -- Aam Aadmi

Delhi has blamed Punjabs farm fires for the suffocating smog and Pakistans Punjab, too, has repeated the charge with Maryam Nawaz, CM of Pakistan side of Punjab, reportedly contemplating writing to CM Bhagwant Mann on the subject. To both -- Centre and Pakistan -- Mann came out with a witty quip: Looks like our Punjab smoke is on a world tour! Mann then sarcastically urged Maryam to write to him about her woes. Maryam has alleged polluted smoke travelling from this side of Punjab to Lahore where

CHANDIGARH: The Centre has granted environmental clearance for the land offered by the Haryana government to the Chandigarh administration in exchange for a land designated for a new assembly building. The environmental clearance was granted by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC). This development would pave the way for early construction of the Vidhan Sabha building. However, this could snowball into a major political slugfest between Punjab and Haryana in the

CHANDIGARH: Airports in Delhi and Chandigarh on Wednesday bore the brunt of heavy smog: 10 flights were diverted from the national capital, including six to Jaipur and one to Lucknow. And in Punjab, where a record 7,112 stubble burning cases have been reported, CM Bhagwant Manns flight could not take off from Chandigarh for Bathinda, forcing him to travel by road. On Tuesday, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar was unable to land at Ludhiana due to poor visibility. The plane carrying Dhankhar was di

CHANDIGARH: Amid hazardous air quality and heavy smog, VVIPs are also affected. With 7,112 stubble-burning cases reported, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann couldn't fly from Chandigarh to Bathinda on Wednesday due to poor visibility and had to travel by road. Similarly, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar couldn't land in Ludhiana on Tuesday for the same reason. Sources said that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann had to go to Gidderbaha to address an election rally from Chandigarh, after attending a functi

CHANDIGARH: After a two-month-long standoff between the AAP-led Punjab government and the BJP-led central government, the state has agreed to implement the PM-SHRI project. As part of this, 233 government schools in Punjab will now be renamed with the prefix Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM-SHRI). The state will also receive Rs 500 crore under the Centre's Samagra Shiksha program to support the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. These funds were previously wit

CHANDIGARH, Nov 13: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Wednesday said there should be no blame game over the pollution issue and stressed that its solution should be found in cooperation with other states. Stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana is often blamed for the rise in air pollution in Delhi after the paddy harvest in October and November. As the window for the Rabi crop wheat is very short after paddy harvest, some farmers set their fields [] The post There should be no blame game ove

CHANDIGARH:Due to the Punjab government not receiving National Health Mission (NHM) funds for the past 18 months, the AAP-led government now relented and agreed to change the names of nearly half of the Aam Aadmi Clinics (AACs) across the state. Additionally, the photo of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will be removed from their facades. Sources said that the name of those Aam Aadmi Clinics (ACCs) will be changed as the branding of those clinics will be tweaked, on which the money from the Nationa

CHANDIGARH: Former Delhi Chief Minister and National Convenor of AAP, Arvind Kejriwal, called upon Punjab's newly elected Sarpanchs today to hold gram sabhas in their respective villages, ensuring every decision is made in full public view to promote transparency in developmental work. Kejriwal made the remarks as Chief Guest at a state-level function in Ludhiana, where Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann administered the oath of office to 10,031 Sarpanchs from across the state. It is impe

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) issued an order on Monday rescheduling the poll date in 14 Assembly constituencies in three states -- Kerala, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh -- to November 20 following large-scale social, cultural and religious engagements of people from various communities. The by-elections were earlier scheduled for November 13. According to the EC order, the Assembly constituencies, where the polling has been postponed to November 20, include Palakkad in Kerala; De

CHANDIGARH: Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former IAS officer Dr Jagmohan Singh Raju claimed that Punjab has no proof with it that it has any claim on the Union Territory of Chandigarh. He said that no notification has been issued by the Punjab Government declaring Chandigarh as the capital of Punjab and that no official record is available that corroborates the same. This legal position has been affirmed by the Punjab Government in response to his RTI application. Dr Jagmohan Singh Raju said

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced a 4 per cent increase in dearness allowance for state government employees and pensioners. This change, effective from November 1, will raise the allowance from 38 per cent to 42 per cent. The decision will benefit over 6.5 lakh employees and their families.

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri emphasized the need for fresh investments in compressed biogas and ethanol plants in Punjab. He mentioned writing multiple letters to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, but no progress has been made. Puri also commented on the law and order situation, saying it could drive existing industry away and criticized manipulated protests against clean energy efforts.

CHANDIGARH: Will the Punjab Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) president be changed? Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who has served as the partys state unit convener for the last seven years, today expressed his desire for a full-time state unit president to be appointed. Mann indicated that he intended to step down from the post to ensure focused leadership for the party in Punjab. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of an election rally at Chabbewal during a by-election campaign, the Chief Minister

Aam Aadmi Party has listed 40 star campaigners for the Assam by-polls scheduled on November 13. The partys top names, including Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann, will campaign. Other parties such as Congress, BJP, Asom Gana Parishad, and United People's Party Liberal have also fielded candidates for the five assembly constituencies.

Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu on Saturday blamed the Punjab government led by the Aam Aadmi Party for the farmers' protests in the state and demanded the resignation of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.

CHANDIGARH: The tardy paddy procurement crisis in the state has become a political minefield for the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab Government ahead of crucial by-elections to four assembly constituencies. Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu today lashed out at the government over the paddy lifting, calling it ineffective and immature dispensation and said it led the state farmers to face hardships in grain markets. Aam Aadmi Party MP Malvinder Singh Kang hit back at Bittu saying that now that the ce

CHANDIGARH, Oct 25: BJP leader Amarinder Singh on Friday lashed out at Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann over the tardy paddy procurement in the state, alleging the latter turned his back on the farmers facing hardships in the mandis. Visiting the grain market in Khanna where farmers are complaining of slow paddy purchase, the former []

CHANDIGARH: Former Chief Minister and BJP leader Amarinder Singh visited Asias largest grain market, Khanna grain market in Punjab, highlighting the `tardy paddy procurement. He lashed out at Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann saying that Mann should visit the grain market himself, talk to centre and get the issue resolved. He further said that he would urge the central government to intervene to ensure a smoother procurement. However, his visit has further charged the already heated political scene i

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh (Photo: PTI) Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh (Photo: PTI) Chandigarh: The Punjab government has granted sanction to prosecute jailed Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the 2015 sacrilege incidents that had triggered protests and left two agitators dead in police firing, official sources said on Tuesday. The move came days after the Supreme Court vacated the stay imposed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court on the trial

CHANDIGARH: Days, after the Supreme Court vacated a stay on the prosecution of Dera Sacha Sauda head Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh , the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab Government, has given prosecution sanction of Singh in the three sacrilege incidents that happened in 2015. Along with Ram Rahim Singh, the government also granted sanction to prosecute three national committee members of dera-Pardeep Kler, Harsh Dhuri and Sandeep Bareta. However, Dhuri and Bareta are still absconding, Kler was arrested on

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday granted permission for the prosecution of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in sacrilege cases of 2015.

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday, October 22 granted permission to prosecute Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the 2015 sacrilege cases, just three days after the Supreme Court revived the trial against him. This development follows a decision by a bench of Justices B R Gavai and KV Vishwanathan, who Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. Y

CHANDIGARH: More than 20 lakh parents of students from around 20,000 government schools are expected to attend a mega parent-teacher meeting (PTA) in Punjab on Tuesday, state Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains said on Monday. The PTM will facilitate meaningful dialogue between the educators and parents, enabling them to share feedback about the academic progress of the students, their behavioural patterns and overall development, both in and outside the school environment, Bains said. The ext

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann warned stakeholders against disruptions in paddy procurement during the ongoing Kharif marketing season, stating the government has a backup plan to ensure smooth operations. During a meeting with a delegation of Sanyukt Kisan Morcha here at Punjab Bhawan, CM Mann said that farmers, commission agents (Arthias) and rice millers are a chain of food production in the state and it should not be disturbed. He said that the state government is committed

CHANDIGARH: The farmer leaders protesting against the alleged tardy procurement of paddy in the ongoing Kharif marketing season have accepted the invitation of the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for talks. They will stay put in Chandigarh till they are satisfied over the lifting of the crop from across the grain markets in the State. The protesting farmers tried to move from Chandigarh to gherao the residence of CM Mann but several of their leaders were detained by the Punjab Police. Some o

Congress has accused the Punjab government, led by Bhagwant Mann, of colluding with the BJP to create a paddy storage crisis, potentially damaging the state's economy. Leader Partap Singh Bajwa claimed this could cause substantial losses and alleged a conspiracy to force farmers into distress sales, benefiting industrialists like Adani. Immediate intervention from the Centre was urged.

The Centres assurance comes in the wake of the Opposition party Congress blaming both the State and Union governments for the alleged delay in the procurement of paddy. During their meeting, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann told Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi that rice millers were unhappy about the shortage of storage space.

The Shiromani Akali Dal on Sunday threatened to launch an agitation if the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab failed to ensure procurement and lifting of paddy from mandis within 72 hours. The decision was taken at a meeting of the party's core committee which was presided over by SAD working president Balwinder Singh Bhundar. The committee said that farmers were suffering due to the utter failure of the government in coordinating with the Centre in either procuring paddy arriving in the 'mand

CHANDIGARH: Punjab farmers blocked roads and squatted on rail tracks across the State on October 13 as a part of the protest against the alleged tardy procurement of paddy in the ongoing Kharif marketing season. The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) blamed the Centre over the issue and alleged that the root cause lies with the Union Government. It has been more than twelve days since the paddy procurement began, and the commission agents and the rice millers have refused to participate in the process

CHANDIGARH: The AAP-led Punjab government has appointed former senior economist at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and ex-member of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) Arbind Modi, a retired IRS officer as the Chief Advisor in its finance department. He will be working on an honorary basis and will be granted the rank of cabinet minister. Bhagwant Mann government has also appointed former economist at the World Bank, Sebastian James as adviser (Fiscal Affairs) in the finance department in

CHANDIGARH: With Delhi assembly elections expected within four months, the Aam Aadmi Party wants to clean up its act in Punjab and present it as a model of good governance. That perhaps is why it is purging Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns trusted core in a hurry. The buzz in the corridors of power is that AAP heavyweight Bibhav Kumar, who was party convenor and former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwals trusted lieutenant, could be planted in the Punjab Chief Ministers Office as Manns chi

In the official release last month, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said the e-auction got a massive response from the public especially by those who either wanted to own a residential plot or had plans to start a commercial establishment

The Punjab Apartment and Property Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2024, which was passed last month, has come as a big relief to those buying plots in illegal colonies. The legislation did away with the practice of NOC (no objection certificate) for the registration of properties in illegal colonies

Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh had said recently that these clinics served around 58,900 patients daily, reiterating the commitment of the Bhagwant Mann government to providing top-notch healthcare to the common people free of cost

Apart from this, the security of more than 5,500 km of national highways, state highways and major district roads has been strengthened and around 150 state-of-the-art vehicles have been deployed to prevent vehicular traffic violations, officials told News18

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns trusted core appears to be disintegrating. But the big question is: is the CM slowly losing his utility for the Aam Aadmi Party? Take Navneet Wadhwa, director of communications at the Chief Ministers Office. He put in his papers after he was told that his contract will not be renewed. A few days ago, Onkar Singh, Officer on Special Duty to the CM, quit. Singh was considered close to Mann and was in-charge of his Dhuri constituency. His exit came a

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday batted for a sustained campaign to make farmers aware about the paddy straw management to further reduce incidents of stubble burning in the state. Chairing a meeting for preparations regarding crop residue management, the CM said farmers must be made aware of the hazards of paddy straw burning through a communication campaign, an official statement said. The chief minister said farmers must be made aware about the provisions of subsidy on straw mana

Indo-Russian Ties Jaishankar-Manturov meet in Mumbai on Nov 11 The next meeting of the India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical and Cultural Cooperation is scheduled to take place in Mumbai on November 11 this year. The Indian side will be headed by external affairs minister S Jaishankar, while the Russian delegation will be headed by First Deputy Prime Minister and minister for industry and trade Denis Manturov. The two sides will review the progress m

CHANDIGARH, Sep 29: Hours after he was discharged from the hospital, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday reviewed the paddy procurement arrangement and said his government is fully ready for the Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) beginning October 1. Mann, who was diagnosed with bacterial infection leptospirosis, was discharged from Mohalis Fortis hospital earlier in the day, after the doctors attending to him said all his parameters and pathological tests were normal. The 50-year-old AAP l

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann chaired a meeting on paddy procurement on Sunday.Chairing a meeting to review the ensuing procurement of paddy, the Chief Minister said that the state government is expected to procure 185 LMT paddy to be brought into mandis by farmers during the procurement Season commencing October 1, as per an official release.Chief Minister Mann said that the state government is fully ready for the upcoming Khareef Marketing Season (KMS). He said that 32 lakh hectares of a

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann discharged from hospital after being diagnosed with leptospirosis, showing signs of improvement

Leptospirosis is an extremely rare bacterial disease that spreads to humans via the urine of infected animals like dogs, and rats, said an expert on Saturday, after Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was diagnosed with the condition.

Amritsar: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was found to be suffering from the bacterial infection 'leptospirosis' on Saturday. Doctors have prescribed him antibiotics. The 50-year-old chief minister, who is a leader of the Aam Aadmi Party, was admitted to Fortis Hospital in Mohali on Wednesday for a routine check-up. A health bulletin issued by the hospital said that all his health indicators are stable. He was initially suspected to be suffering from tropical fever, but blood tests c

Patna: Du e to the rapid rise in the water level of Kosi and Ganga rivers in Bihar, there is a threat of flood in many areas. The rising water level of the Ganga river has made the situation serious in 13 districts, while due to the huge rise in the water level of the Kosi river, North Bihar and Seemanchal areas are on the verge of submergence. In view of this serious flood crisis, the central government along with the state government has also become fully alert. According to the information, d

New Delhi: Indi a has reacted strongly after Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif raised the Kashmir issue in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). First, India's representative to the United Nations Bhavika Mangalandan gave a strong message to Pakistan showing it its right place, and now Foreign Minister S Jaishankar has issued a clear warning. Jaishankar, speaking at the 79th session of the UNGA in New York, said that now the only issue between the two countries is to take back Pak

New Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal, the convener of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), while addressing the public during a rally in Kalayat, Haryana, said that if he had been released from jail 3-4 months ago, his party's government could have been formed in Haryana. He told that he is getting a lot of love from the people, but it has been only 10 days since he was released. Kejriwal claims that his party is going to win so many seats that no government will be formed in Haryana without him. He promised th

Chennai: M K Stalin has made a major reshuffle in his cabinet in Tamil Nadu, appointing his son Udhayanidhi Stalin as Deputy Chief Minister. Apart from this, Senthil Balaji has been re-inducted as a minister, after whose arrest many questions were raised on the DMK. According to a statement issued by the Raj Bhavan, Chief Minister MK Stalin had recommended the inclusion of V Senthil Balaji, Dr. Govi Chezhiyan, R Rajendran and SM Nasar in the cabinet, which has been approved by the Governor. The

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann's blood tests for leptospirosis came back positive, said Fortis Hospital.

CHANDIGARH, Sep 28: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was today diagnosed with bacterial infection leptospirosis, with doctors saying he is being given antibiotics. The 50-year-old AAP leader was admitted to the Fortis Hospital Mohali on Wednesday for a routine check-up. At present, all vitals of the Chief Minister are completely stable. As suspected at the time of admission for tropical fever, his blood tests for leptospirosis came back positive, according to a heath bulletin issued by the ho

The 50-year-old AAP leader was admitted to the Fortis Hospital, Mohali on Wednesday for a routine check-up.

'At present, all vitals of the Chief Minister are completely stable and he has already been put on appropriate antibiotics', according to a heath bulletin issued by the hospital.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has tested positive for leptospirosis, a bacterial infection. He is responding well to treatment and showing significant improvement. Leptospirosis is caused by bacteria found in the urine of infected animals and can be contracted through contaminated water or soil. Symptoms include high fever, muscle aches, and nausea.

The Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly, Bhupinder Singh Hooda, and senior Congress leader Kumari Selja made a joint appearance at the Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhis rally at Assandh near Karnal. Selja, a chief minister aspirant, and a party star campaigner, and the SC face, has been conspicuous by her absence for a fortnight. Earlier this week, the Sirsa MP said that she would begin campaigning on Thursday and kept her words. Ex-CM Hoodas free hand in deciding candidates in the majority of se

The five newly-inducted Cabinet Ministers were administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor Gulab Chand Kataria during the swearing-in ceremony at the Raj Bhavan.

The Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government on Monday inducted five MLAs as ministers as it carried out a Cabinet rejig. Governor Gulab Chand Kataria administered the oath of office and secrecy to the new ministers during a swearing-in ceremony at the Raj Bhavan here. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, among other party leaders, was also present. Those sworn in as ministers included Hardeep Singh Mundian, Barinder Kumar Goyal, Tarunpreet Singh Sond, Dr Ravjot Singh and Mohinder Bhagat. They took oath in

CHANDIGARH: The Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government on Monday inducted five MLAs as ministers as it carried out a Cabinet rejig. Governor Gulab Chand Kataria administered the oath of office and secrecy to the new ministers during a swearing-in ceremony at the Raj Bhavan here. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, among other party leaders, was also present. Those sworn in as ministers included Hardeep Singh Mundian, Barinder Kumar Goyal, Tarunpreet Singh Sond, Dr Ravjot Singh and Mohinder Bhagat. They t

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann removed his Officer on Special Duty Prof Onkar Singh ahead of the Cabinet rejig on Monday. Onkar Singh, who hails from Sangrur, was appointed as the OSD to Chairman of Punjab Rural Development Board, a charge held by CM Mann. Singh's term as OSD was coterminous with the chief minister's [] The post Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann removes Onkar Singh as his OSD appeared first on Northlines .

Ministers Balkaur Singh, Chetan Singh Jouramajra, Brahm Shankar Jimpa, and Anmol Gagan Maan are expected to be removed, the sources added.

The Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government is expected to undergo a cabinet reshuffle on Monday, with four to five MLAs likely to be inducted and some ministers possibly being dropped. The swearing-in ceremony is anticipated at the Raj Bhavan. This would be the fourth reshuffle in the 30-month-old AAP government.

CHANDIGARH: Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Saturday asked Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann to clear the dues of private hospitals to enable the Ayushman Bharat Mukh Mantri Sehat Bima Yojna beneficiaries to get free healthcare facilities. In a post on X, the BJP leader said, I urge Bhagwant Mann to clear the dues of the hospitals as soon as possible, for there are many families, especially our hard-working farmers, benefiting under the Ayushman Bharat programme. Instead of cheering on the party unit in

New Delhi: The BJP on Saturday cited a joint statement of several Sikh groups to ask Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to withdraw his statement, which has allegedly created an atmosphere of fear in the country. BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa told reporters that several Sikh and gurdwara management bodies met Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai over the issue and he asserted the sacrifices of the Sikhs have made the country strong. The BJP has hit out at Gandhi for his comments during

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday assured full support to Modern Automotives for its plans to expand its project in the state and manufacture parts for luxury car maker BMW. A delegation of the Modern Automotives Ltd comprising its representatives -- Aditya Goyal, Suhail Goyal and Manish Bagga called on the Chief Minister here. During the meeting, Mann was informed that Modern Automotive has become the first Indian company to receive approval for deliveries of differential pinion s

Mann fell ill after arriving at Chandigarh Airport upon his return from Delhi

Shillong, September 15: The announcement of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwals resignation as Delhi Chief Minister was hailed on Sunday as a bold and revolutionary move by the partys Punjab leaders, who applauded their national leader wholeheartedly. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann praised Kejriwals decision, calling it revolutionary and attributing it []

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann called Arvind Kejriwal's decision to resign as Delhi chief minister revolutionary, attributing it to his honesty and commitment. Kejriwal announced his resignation after being released on bail in the Delhi excise policy case, seeking early polls and a certificate of honesty from the people.

Due to a worsening financial condition, the AAP-led Punjab government has repealed the previous Congress dispensations decision to provide power subsidy of Rs3 per unit for domestic consumers having a connected load of up to 7 Kilowatt. This will yield `1,500-1,800 crore per annum to the state exchequer. It also increased VAT on petrol and diesel prices by 61 paise and 92 paise per litre. In another decision, it raised the bus fare by 23 paise per km. It has also raised tax on two-wheelers and f

CHANDIGARH: Doctors at state-run hospitals on Saturday said they have called off their ongoing protest after the Punjab government accepted all their demands, including restoration of the assured career progression scheme. The announcement was made by the Punjab Civil Medical Services Association (PCMSA), which was spearheading the stir, following a meeting with Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh. As part of the protest that began on September 9, outpatient department services at all government fac

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday walked out of Tihar jail, hours after being granted bail in the corruption case by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) , in connection with the excise policy case. The AAP leader greeted party workers and senior leaders including Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, who were waiting outside the jail to welcome him. Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal ( @ArvindKejriwal ) greets supporters after walking

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal stepped out of Tihar Jail on Friday, hours after the Supreme Court granted him bail in the excise policy case being probed by the CBI. Hundreds of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers and senior party leaders, including Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, were waiting outside the prison to welcome Kejriwal. Drenched in rain, Mann, Sisodia raised slogans hailing Kejriwal from atop a truck. Slogans like Jail ke ta

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will dedicate a 30-foot tall statue of Bhagat Singh at the international airport here on September 28, the birth anniversary of the freedom fighter, according to an official statement. Presiding over a meeting here on Thursday, Mann said the aesthetically designed statue has been made of gunmetal. He expressed hope that this statue will go a long way to inspire the younger generations to serve the country zealously. Mann also said the statue, which is 30 feet

New Delhi: Hopes for an alliance between AAP and Congress in Haryana Assembly elections dimmed further on Wednesday as AAP released two new lists of candidates. The Arvind Kejriwal-led party declared a total of 30 candidates in two separate lists, signalling a continued solo contest despite earlier alliance talks under the I.N.D.I.A. bloc. The Congress is expected to release its third list soon. Though both parties are announcing candidates, some leaders in AAP and Congress remain optimistic abo

New Delhi: The Congress on Sunday released its second list of nine candidates for the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections. Insiders claim that the Congress has left seven seats -- five seats for the AAP and two seats for the SP -- after the INDIA bloc partners reached a consensus on seat-sharing formula after several rounds of talks. In its second list, the Congress has fielded former Union minister Birender Singh's son Brijendra Singh from Uchana Kalan. Former deputy chief minister Dushyant Cha

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday said his government has given nearly 45,000 jobs to youths till now and they are making strenuous efforts to restore the pristine glory of the state. Mann stated this during an event to hand over 293 appointment letters to youth in various departments. With this, the state government has 44,974 jobs in merely 30 months of its tenure, he said. It is a historical juncture that will transform the destiny of youths. This venue witnessed a number of suc

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday told the people of Haryana that if they want good education, jobs and hospitals, they should vote for the AAP in the upcoming Assembly elections. On October 5, the people of Haryana are ready to write a new story, Mann said while addressing public meetings in Kalayat and Jakhal in the Kaithal and Fatehabad districts, respectively. If you want good schools, good education, good hospitals, jobs... then press 'jharoo' (AAP's poll symbol), he said. The 9

Farmers protesting against the alleged delay in implementation of Punjab's new agriculture policy ended their strike on Friday, a day after Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann assured them that a draft of the policy would be shared with them by September 30. Mann also assured them that their suggestions would be incorporated before the policy's implementation. Mann on Thursday held an over two-hour meeting with leaders of the Bharti Kisan Union (Ugrahan) and Punjab Khet Mazdoor Union, which led the pro

CHANDIGARH, Sept 6: Farmers protesting against the alleged delay in implementation of Punjabs new agriculture policy ended their strike on Friday, a day after Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann assured them that a draft of the policy would be shared with them by September 30. Mann also assured them that their suggestions would be incorporated before the policys implementation. Mann on Thursday held an over two-hour meeting with leaders of the Bharti Kisan Union (Ugrahan) and Punjab Khet Mazdoor Union

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann also assured them that their suggestions would be incorporated before the policy's implementation

Chandigarh: Farmers protesting against the alleged delay in implementation of Punjab's new agriculture policy ended their strike on Friday, a day after Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann assured them that a draft of the policy would be shared with them by September 30. Mann also assured them that their suggestions would be incorporated before the policy's implementation. Mann on Thursday held an over two-hour meeting with leaders of the Bharti Kisan Union (Ugrahan) and Punjab Khet Mazdoor Union, which

Punjab News | Punjab Govt Raises Fuel VAT, Ends Power Subsidy To Tackle Fiscal Crisis | News18Punjab Government increases VAT on petrol and diesel by 61 paise and 92 paise per litre. The Punjab Cabinet on Thursday approved an increase in the value-added tax (VAT) on petrol and diesel, raising it by 61 paise per litre on petrol and 92 paise per litre on diesel.This decision was made during a meeting of the council of ministers, chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.

The Punjab Cabinet on Thursday rolled back the previous Congress government's decision to reduce power tariff by Rs 3 per unit for consumers, a move which will yield Rs 1,500-1,800 crore per annum to the state exchequer. However, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said 300 units of free electricity per month for the domestic category will continue. In November 2021, the then Charanjit Singh Channi government slashed the power tariff by Rs 3 per unit for domestic consumers, having a conn

Chandigarh, Sep 4: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday said the panchayat elections will be held soon even as the state Assembly passed a Bill aimed to hold elections for sarpanch and panch without symbols of political parties. On the concluding day of the three-day Punjab Vidhan Sabha here, the Punjab Panchayati Raj (Amendment) [] The post Punjab Assembly passes 4 bills; Panchayat Polls soon, says Mann appeared first on Northlines .

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday said the state's agriculture policy is almost ready and his government will call stakeholders for further consultation. The statement came amid a protest by the Bharti Kisan Union (Ugrahan) and the Punjab Khet Mazdoor Union which are pressing for the implementation of the agriculture policy. Participating in the discussion on the concluding day of the three-day Punjab Assembly session, Mann said the agriculture policy is almost ready. We will spea

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said the amendment aims to ensure control over illegal colonies besides providing relief to small plotholders

Shillong, September 3: The Punjab Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed the Punjab Apartment and Property Regulation (Amendment) Bill, paving the way for getting properties spanning up to 500 yards registered in the illegal colonies without an NOC. The Bill was tabled by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who said all those who have either purchased [] The post Punjab passes Bill to register plots in illegal colonies sans NOC appeared first on The Shillong Times .

CHANDIGARH: Finally after sixteen years the farmers have been able to enter 'City Beautiful' as they are now commenced a five day long protest in centre of Chandigarh which might be extended it all depends. The farmers are pressing the AAP led Punjab Government to fulfill their demands, including the swift implementation of a comprehensive agriculture policy. Also the thirty two farmer unions of the Samyukat Kisan Morcha of Punjab, held a Mahapanchayat. About a thousand farmers marched from Sect

In a rare gesture of bonhomie, Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann visited the Golden Temple and Durgiana Mandir and paid obeisance with their families. Mann welcomed the new governor, expressing hope that the state would benefit from his rich administrative experience. He envisioned both would work within their jurisdictions and ensure that Punjab witnesses holistic growth. Mann refused to respond to any political questions. This joint visit to the Golden Temple

Amritsar: Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday paid obeisance at the Golden Temple here. They also offered prayers at Durgiana Mandir, according to an official statement. Kataria and Mann, who visited Amritsar with their families, offered prayers for Punjab to continue as a frontrunner state in every field, the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subsc

New Delhi :The Supreme Court on Friday announced it will hear on Monday an interim plea from the Punjab government seeking the urgent release of over 1,000 crore from the Centre, alleging dues related to the Rural Development Fund. A bench consisting of Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud and Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Manoj Misra was informed by Punjab's counsel, Shadan Farasat, that the matter did not appear on the list of business for September 2. Chief Justice Chandrachud responded, We will see.

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday said it will hear on September 2 an interim plea of the AAP-led Punjab government seeking release of over Rs 1,000 crore urgently from the Centre on account of alleged dues pertaining to the Rural Development Fund. A bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra was told by lawyer Shadan Farasat, appearing for the state government, that the apex court website does not show the matter listed in the list of business o

The Supreme Court on Friday said it will hear on September 2 an interim plea of the AAP-led Punjab government seeking release of over Rs 1,000 crore urgently from the Centre on account of alleged dues pertaining to the Rural Development Fund. A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra was told by lawyer Shadan Farasat, appearing for the state government, that the apex court website does not show the matter listed in the list of business of Septemb

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Wednesday said his government will give special grants to the villages that attain the drug-free status, as he inaugurated a new office for the state's apex anti-drug unit. Speaking after inaugurating the new office of the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) in Mohali, the chief minister said his government is committed to make Punjab a drug-free state. The state government will give special grants to the drug-free villages across Punjab, he said. These grants wi

AMRITSAR, Aug 25: Senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia on Sunday visited the Golden Temple and the Durgiana temple here and prayed for party chief Arvind Kejriwals release from jail. The former deputy chief minister of Delhi was accompanied by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. This is Sisodias first visit to Punjab since he was granted bail by the Supreme Court in corruption and money laundering cases linked to the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy earlier this month. Talking to reporters at [] Th

AMRITSAR: Senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia on Sunday visited the Golden Temple and the Durgiana temple here and prayed for party chief Arvind Kejriwal's release from jail. The former deputy chief minister of Delhi was accompanied by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. This is Sisodia's first visit to Punjab since he was granted bail by the Supreme Court in corruption and money laundering cases linked to the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy earlier this month. Talking to reporters at the Golden

Amritsar: Senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia on Sunday visited the Golden Temple and the Durgiana temple here and prayed for party chief Arvind Kejriwals release from jail. The former deputy chief minister of Delhi was accompanied by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. This is Sisodias first visit to Punjab since he was granted bail by Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channe