Bhagwant Mann

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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Assures Full Support To Recruit Agniveers

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann asked district authorities to provide full support for the recently launched military scheme, 'Agnipath' after the Indian Army flagged 'vacillating' support from local administration. On September 14, Mann tweeted, "All Deputy commissioners were directed to provide complete support to Army Authorities for recruitment of Agniveers in Punjab. Any laxity shall be viewed seriously." The effort was to recruit maximum… read-more

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 - 05:24 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Bhagwant Mann, Agnipath Scheme, Agniveers, Punjab CM, Army Candidates

Ludhiana Railways On Alert

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Ludhiana Railways Make Elaborate Security Arrangements Amid Agnipath Protest

Concerned about the anti-Agnipath protests across India, the Ludhiana Railways beefed up security and made elaborate arrangements. On June 20, Ludhiana Police alerted officials and deployed heavy security to ensure no unfortunate incidents happen at Ludhiana Railway Station. "We have done special deployment of Rapid Action Force. Many people have been arrested," said the official. Notably, on June 19, a group of youths protested and stormed… read-more

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 - 10:18 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Ludhiana, Ludhiana Railway Station, agnipath, Agniveers, protest

Courtesy: ANI

Anand Mahindra

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Mahindra To Hire Trained, Capable Agniveers, Announces Anand Mahindra

Mahindra Group announced to recruit "Agniveers" who are trained and capable, on June 20. The announcement came by Mahindra Group Chairman, Anand Mahindra amid the ongoing protests against the new "Agnipath Army Recruitment" scheme. "Saddened by the violence around the Agnipath Programme. The Mahindra welcomes the opportunity to recruit such trained capable young people," said Mahindra. The new scheme, which allows Army service for only four… read-more

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 - 09:30 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: mahindra group, Anand Mahindra, recruitment, Agniveers, Agnipath Scheme

Courtesy: ANI