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05 Oct

Punjab Cabinet Clears Ranjitgarh Development Authority Bill 2026; Approves Key Decisions on Employment, Nursing Promotions & Regularisation

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Cabinet led by CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday gave its nod to the Ranjitgarh Development Authority (RDA) Bill, 2026. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Council of Ministers held here under the chairmanship of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann. Sharing this, the Chief Minister’s Office stated the Ranjitgarh Development Authority Bill, 2026 would provide for the establishment of the Ranjitgarh Development Authority (RDA) for planned, sustainable and eco-tourism-oriented development of the Ranjit Sagar Dam and Shahpur Kandi Dam areas. The RDA will be constituted as a statutory body under the administrative control…

05 Sep

Punjab Cabinet Clears Key Foodgrain Policies and Major Healthcare Expansions for Kharif Season

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday approved three key policies for ensuring smooth and hassle-free procurement and movement of paddy during the ensuing Kharif Marketing Season 2026-27, besides approving amendments in the Punjab Public Service Commission (Group ‘A’) Service Regulations, 2012, revival of 33 posts at the Sub-Divisional Hospital, Chamkaur Sahib, creation of 138 new healthcare posts and filling up of 80 vacant posts. A decision to this effect was taken by the Council of Ministers at a meeting held here today under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.…

05 Aug

Punjab Cabinet Approves Fee Control Bill, Digital Universities, and Service Regularization Policy

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Cabinet on Wednesday took a series of landmark decisions aimed at strengthening education, improving governance and public service delivery, and promoting inclusive development across the state. The Cabinet passed the Punjab Regulation of Fee of Un-aided Educational Institutions (Amendment) Bill, 2026 to regulate unnecessary and unreasonable fee hikes by private un-aided educational institutions, besides approving the Punjab State Outsourced Personnel Transition to Contractual Engagement Bill, 2026, establishment of three new Digital Open Universities and several other key policy initiatives. A decision to this effect was taken…

10 Jun

Punjab Cabinet Approves Free NEET Travel, 1,169 Jobs, and Mega Green Energy Projects

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday approved a series of key decisions aimed at providing major relief to students appearing in the reconducted NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) examination, generating employment opportunities for youth, strengthening public infrastructure, promoting sustainable waste management and clean energy, and further improving the ease of doing business in the state. The decisions, taken during a meeting of the Council of Ministers chaired by CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, include free bus travel for NEET aspirants and one attendant, recruitment of 1,013 lecturers and 156 Junior Engineers…

02 Jun

Punjab Cabinet Approves Election Department Rule Changes Ahead of Assembly Polls

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CHANDIGARH (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday took a key step to strengthen the state’s election machinery ahead of the forthcoming Punjab Legislative Assembly elections by approving an amendment to the Service Rules of the Election Department. The decision removes long-pending administrative bottlenecks, facilitates the smooth and hassle-free Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, and paves the way for filling crucial vacancies to ensure adequate manpower for election-related work. The Cabinet also approved the Annual Administrative Report of the Department of Water Resources for 2025-26. The decisions were taken during a…

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…