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09 May

Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora Arrested by ED in Money Laundering Probe

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant political development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora in connection with an alleged money laundering case. The arrest followed a high-intensity raid at his residence that began early Wednesday morning. Witnesses reported seeing eight ED vehicles stationed outside the minister’s home during the operation, which marks a major escalation in the ongoing investigation into his financial dealings. According to agency sources, the ED has uncovered an extensive financial network involving Arora’s companies. The central agency alleges that more than ₹100 crore worth of mobile phones were involved in a…

30 Apr

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Summons Vital Cabinet Meeting Before Legislative Session

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh)— Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has officially convened a significant cabinet meeting scheduled for the morning of May 1, 2026. This high-level gathering is set to commence at 9:30 AM in Room 45, located on the second floor of the Chief Minister’s Office within the Chandigarh Secretariat. The session is expected to see full participation from the deputy Chief minister and the entire council of ministers, marking a unified front as the provincial government prepares for an upcoming special session of the Vidhan Sabha. The General Administration Department’s Cabinet Branch has already dispatched formal notices to all…

11 Apr

Punjab Cabinet Moves to Toughen Anti-Sacrilege Law, Proposes Life Imprisonment Provision

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday cleared a stringent amendment to the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026, with provision of life imprisonment to ensure strict punishment for ‘Beadbi’ (sacrilege) and uphold the sanctity of Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji. The amendment Bill will be introduced on Monday in a special session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha. A decision to this effect was taken by the Council of Ministers in a meeting held under the chairmanship of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann. Disclosing this, the Chief Minister’s Office said,…

09 Apr

Punjab Cabinet Meeting Set for April 11 at CM Residence in Chandigarh

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Government has fixed April 11, 2026, for its next Cabinet meeting, which will take place at the official residence of the Chief Minister in Chandigarh. The meeting is scheduled to commence at 3 PM. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will preside over the session, with Cabinet colleagues and senior officials expected to be in attendance. The gathering is likely to deliberate on key governance matters and administrative decisions concerning the state. According to officials, the detailed agenda for the meeting will be circulated separately before the scheduled date. Cabinet meetings typically play a crucial role in…

07 Mar

Punjab Cabinet Approves ‘Sri Guru Teg Bahadur University’ and Major Industrial Reforms

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a series of key policy decisions aimed at boosting higher education, industrial growth and governance reforms, the Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday approved the establishment of a world-class university in the name of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji at Sri Anandpur Sahib. The Punjab Cabinet also cleared the Industrial & Business Development Policy–2026 and approved recruitment of 1,158 Assistant Professors and Librarians in government colleges at a meeting of the Council of Ministers chaired by the Chief Minister. Sharing details, the Chief Minister’s Office stated, “The CM Bhagwant Mann-led cabinet…

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.