The Latest Breaking News from Bhagwant Mann

Akali leader Bikram Majithia appears before Punjab SIT for questioning in drugs case

SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia questioned by Punjab Police SIT in drugs case; accused CM Bhagwant Mann of playing politics.

The Hindu · Dec 18, 2023

Punjab farmers reject ₹11 sugarcane SAP hike; call it ‘betrayal’

Punjab's sugarcane growers accuse AAP-led govt. of "betrayal" after CM Bhagwant Mann announces SAP hike of Rs 11/quintal, deemed "too little" by farmers.

The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023

SAD accuses AAP of patronizing illegal mining, demands CBI probe into Bailder Darshan Singh's killing

GURDASPUR: Two days after the alleged killing of Bailder Darshan Singh in Gurdaspur district, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of allegedly patronizing illegal mining and has demanded a CBI probe into the incident.

The Times of India · Nov 25, 2023

Governors should do a ‘little bit of soul-searching’, SC says on holding back of crucial Bills

SC directs Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to place status report on Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit's action on Bills passed by State Assembly. Bench says Governors must act before matters reach SC, soul-searching needed

The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023

Haryana Minister slams Punjab govt. over stubble burning; AAP hits back

Haryana Agriculture Minister Jai Prakash Dalal on Saturday slammed the Bhagwant Mann government in Punjab over the stubble-burning incidents in the state, prompting a sharp reaction from the Aam Aadmi Party.

The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023

Kejriwal skips ED summons, demands withdrawal of ‘illegal, politically motivated’ notice

Arvind Kejriwal will not appear before ED and will go to Madhya Pradesh for campaigning. He will take part in a roadshow with Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann. ED summoned Mr. Kejriwal for questioning in money laundering case linked to alleged Delhi excise policy scam

The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023

Opposition parties in Punjab skip open debate on SYL canal

Opposition skips open debate called by CM Mann to discuss SYL canal row. CM says Opposition ran away due to lack of tangible issues. People denied entry to debate, CM's event termed immature exercise. Opposition alleges AAP resorted to clampdown, belittled State's water concern. CM says Opposition not able to…

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

Punjab Governor gives approval to table two Bills in Assembly

Gov. Purohit approves two of three Money Bills sent to him by Punjab CM Mann. First Bill enables setting up of GST Appellate Tribunal, second Bill levies stamp duty on mortgaging property.

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

Punjab bans dangerous stunts involving tractors

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announces ban on dangerous tractor stunts after 29-yr-old man dies in Gurdaspur. CM said tragic incident was unfortunate & to protect lives, a complete ban on stunts involving tractors & other agri implements is imposed. Tractors should not be catalysts of death, hence ban is needed.

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

Punjab: Valmiki bodies express resentment over CM Bhagwant Mann's absence at event, warn of movement

AMRITSAR: While expressing resentment over Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's absence during the Pargat Diwas event for Adi Kavi Karuna Sagar Bhagwan Valmiki, various Valmiki bodies have warned to initiate a movement against the government's alleged lackdasical attitude to their demands.

The Times of India · Oct 28, 2023