Bhagwant Mann

Punjab government employee and pensioner strikes

4 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Punjab government enforces ‘no work, no pay’ amid ongoing employee strike

Approximately 300,000 government employees and 400,000 pensioners in Punjab initiated a statewide strike on August 27, organized by the Sanjha Mulazam Manch. The protest aims to pressure the Bhagwant Mann-led government

Raghav Chadha electoral roll dispute

2 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Raghav Chadha voter registration sparks political dispute in Delhi

A political dispute has emerged involving Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab regarding electoral roll accuracy. Initially, Chadha, who recently joined the Bharatiya Janata Pa

India law-enforcement crackdown on crime 2026

284 clusters · 272 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Indian police dismantle extortion and cybercrime syndicates in Bijnor and Indore

In mid-August 2026, Indian law enforcement expanded its focus on high-value impersonation scams, organized trafficking, and medical fraud. Cyber-fraud investigations gained international dimensions as the FBI shared inte

Shiromani Akali Dal protests in Punjab

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Shiromani Akali Dal leaders detained during Punjab corruption protest

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leaders were detained in Chandigarh during a protest march targeting Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. The protest, which included MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal and MLA Ganieve Kaur Majithia, deman

Corruption allegations involving Punjab Chief Minister's-off

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Shiromani Akali Dal demands CBI probe into Punjab CM office corruption

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) initiated an investigation into allegations that Gurpreet Kaur, wife of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, demanded a Rs 5 crore bribe to suppress a rape case in Amritsar. Th

Punjab groundwater level recovery

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Punjab groundwater levels rise as Minister confirms Bhakra Dam safety

Punjab has recorded its first rise in groundwater levels in approximately 30 years. According to assessments by the Central Ground Water Board and statements from Cabinet Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal, the state’s ground

Sher-e-Punjab T20 League launch and tournament details

5 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Mohali Kings win inaugural Sher-E-Punjab T20 League match

The Sher-e-Punjab T20 League, organized by the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA), is set to take place from August 30 to September 13, 2026, at the PCA International Cricket Stadium (IS Bindra Stadium) in Mohali. The tour

Raksha Bandhan 2026: Economic trends and social celebrations

6 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Raksha Bandhan celebrated through humanitarian and community initiatives

As the Raksha Bandhan festival on August 28, 2026, passed, the focus shifted from commercial peak activity to diverse social and community celebrations. Prior to the festival, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT

Punjab political rivalry intensifies ahead of 2026 election

24 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Nayab Singh Saini criticizes Punjab's AAP government

The political rivalry between the AAP and BJP in Punjab has intensified as the 2026 elections approach. Following earlier shifts of AAP members to the BJP, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has escalated his criti

Political and financial disputes in Punjab

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Punjab political leaders clash over governance and welfare

Political tensions in Punjab have intensified as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government faces scrutiny over education standards, corruption, and fiscal management. Initially, state leadership defended its education polici

Punjab expands women's cash aid and social welfare

16 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Punjab Government releases funds under Mawan-Dhiyan Satkar Yojana

Punjab’s flagship women‑welfare programme, launched as the “Chief Minister Mavaan‑Dhiyaan Satkar” scheme in June 2026, provides monthly transfers of ₹1,000 for general‑category women and ₹1,500 for Scheduled‑Caste women.

Shiromani Akali Dal opposition in Punjab

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Shiromani Akali Dal targets Punjab government over corruption and unrest

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has escalated its political opposition to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led government in Punjab, focusing on allegations of corruption, administrative failures, and threats to regional stabilit

BJP electoral strategy in Punjab

3 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Punjab politics: BJP and SAD negotiate seat sharing for 2027

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has initiated organizational and strategic preparations for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. In early August, Punjab BJP President Kewal Singh Dhillon met with national leadership in

Punjab technology and startup ecosystem development

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Punjab aims to become IT hub with Mohali as AI center

The Punjab government is implementing several initiatives to expand its technology and startup ecosystem. The state signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Software Technology Parks of India to establish the ‘Start

Protest against India E20 fuel and sugar policies

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Political unrest in India: Activist detained and Punjab CM's wife faces legal notice

Activist Tehseen Poonawalla and his group, Team Bharat, planned a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar to oppose the central government’s E20 fuel policy and rising sugar prices. Poonawalla alleged that the E20 mandate, whi

Punjab anti-gangster and drug crackdown

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Punjab Congress chief slams CM Mann over escalating drug crisis

The Punjab state government has intensified its efforts to combat organized crime and narcotics through large-scale operations. Under the “Gangstran Te Vaar” operation, the Punjab Police and the Anti-Gangster Task Force

Punjab protests for Sikh prisoner release

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Punjab observes statewide shutdown over release of Sikh prisoners

The Qaumi Insaaf Morcha called for a seven-hour statewide shutdown, or bandh, in Punjab on August 21. The protest aims to demand the release of Sikh prisoners, known as ‘Bandi Singhs’, and the granting of parole to Jagta

Punjab anti-drug initiatives through sports and education

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Punjab launches multi-pronged anti-drug campaign through schools and sports

The Punjab government has launched a comprehensive strategy to combat substance abuse by integrating large-scale sports initiatives with educational awareness campaigns. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann announced the

Harbhajan Singh political controversy in Punjab

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Harbhajan Singh explains departure from AAP to join BJP

A political controversy emerged in Punjab involving BJP Rajya Sabha MP and former cricketer Harbhajan Singh after he shared a video on social media depicting individuals appearing motionless. Singh suggested the footage

Punjab state administration activities

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Bhagwant Mann seeks 10-day parole for Jagtar Singh Hawara

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has initiated several state-level measures and diplomatic engagements. Initially, the state government expanded a scheme to provide free electricity to Gau Shalas, increasing the numb