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20 Dec

Punjab Cabinet Calls Special Assembly Session on December 30 to Discuss Replacing MGNREGA

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Chandigarh, December 20, 2025: The Punjab Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, on Saturday decided to convene a special session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha on December 30 to deliberate on the proposed scrapping of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme and the introduction of the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), also known as VB-G RAM G. The decision was taken amid growing political debate over the Centre’s move to replace the two-decade-old rural employment programme with the new scheme. The special session is expected to witness detailed discussions on the…

28 Oct

Punjab Cabinet Approves Stilt-Plus-Four-Floor Buildings and Elevates Barnala to Municipal Corporation

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Chandigarh, October 27, 2025 — In a landmark move to modernize Punjab’s urban landscape, the state Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has approved stilt-plus-four-floor construction in new urban sectors across the state under the Punjab Unified Building Rules 2025. The decision aims to meet the growing housing demand and optimize land use in rapidly expanding cities.As per the new rules, plots of at least 250 square yards in licensed colonies and approved sectors will be eligible for the vertical construction model. The maximum building height for residential structures has been raised from 17 to 21 metres, aligning Punjab’s…

27 Oct

Punjab Cabinet to Convene Tomorrow: Focus on Martyrdom Centenary and Youth Employment Initiatives

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Cabinet will hold an important meeting tomorrow morning at 10 am, at the residence of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann in Chandigarh. The session is expected to address several significant matters, most notably the preparations for the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Shri Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji. Additionally, discussions will revolve around proposals for creating new job opportunities for the state's youth. However, with the by-elections in Tarn Taran currently underway, the Cabinet will be careful not to make any decisions that could influence the election. As the Model Code of Conduct remains in effect, no…

13 Oct

Punjab Cabinet to Meet Today: Major Announcements on Flood Relief, Guru Tegh Bahadur Commemorations Likely

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Cabinet is set to hold a crucial meeting today at 3:00 PM at the Civil Secretariat, with several key matters on the agenda. With a wide range of issues awaiting deliberation, the meeting is expected to result in decisions that could have significant administrative and political impact. Among the major topics likely to be discussed are preparations for the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, distribution of flood compensation, and pressing matters related to state employees. State Plans Grand Observance of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s Martyrdom The state government is reportedly finalizing…

05 Sep

Punjab Cabinet Meeting Postponed Amid CM Mann’s Health Concerns

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Chandigarh, September 5, 2025 – The Punjab Cabinet meeting scheduled for 4:00 PM today has been postponed due to the deteriorating health of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.Officials confirmed the cancellation, stating that the meeting will not take place as planned. Updates on the Chief Minister’s health are still awaited.