The Council of Ministers led by Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday decided to bring an Ordinance to exclude Advisor (Political) to Chief Minister and Advisor (Planning) to Chief Minister from the ambit of the “The Punjab State Legislature...

The Punjab Cabinet Thursday approved the modalities for distribution of smart mobile phones to the state’s youth, to pave the way for the implementation of the scheme from December this year.This decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by the Chief...

The Punjab Government will soon have a special IT Cadre for effective implementation of its ambitious e-Governance initiatives as part of the `Digital Punjab’ mission.The decision to create such a cadre was taken on Monday by the Council of Ministers at...

In a bid to revive sick rice units, the Punjab Council of Ministers on Monday approved a Dues Recovery & Settlement Scheme 2019-20 for the state’s defaulting rice millers, paving the way for the recovery of a significant portion of the Rs 2041.51 crore...

In a move expected to generate around Rs 50 crore, the Punjab Government has decided to disinvest 90,90,000 shares of Punjab State Industrial Development Corporation (PSIDC) in M/s Punjab Alkalies and Chemicals Limited (PACL).The amount realised from the...

The Punjab Cabinet led by Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday approved the Punjab Custom Milling Policy for Paddy (Kharif 2019-20), with more security provisions, including criminal penalty for diversion of rice.The scheme, aimed at ensuring seamless milling...

The Council of Ministers on Monday approved raising of the age limit for Chairperson of Punjab State Commission for Scheduled Castes Act, 2004, from 70 to 72 years.An Ordinance will be brought to amend Section 4 (1) of the Punjab State Commission for Scheduled...

The Punjab Government on Tuesday took a series of decision with respect to housing allotment, including restriction of flats for allotment of land under ECGHS scheme to 40 per acre and 3% reservation of residential plots for government employees under PUDA...

As a special case, the Punjab Council of Ministers on Tuesday gave ex-post facto approval to disbursement of financial benefits to the tune of nearly Rs. 31 lakh to the legal heirs of late Neha Shoree, Zonal Licensing Drug Authority, Mohali, who was shot...

In a significant decision aimed at encouraging industries to shift to the eco-friendly gas, the Punjab Council of Ministers on Tuesday decided to cut down VAT on Natural Gas, in Gaseous State other than Compressed Natural Gas, from 14.3% to 3.3%.Chairing...

To facilitate increased efficiency and prompt dispensation of justice by the state’s judicial system, the Punjab Cabinet on Tuesday gave approval for the creation of 24 posts of Court Manager Grade-II in Sub-Ordinate Courts across the state.The move comes...

Upholding the basic tenets of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji's philosophy with respect to protection of natural resources, the Punjab council of Ministers on Tuesday resolved to take all necessary administrative and legal steps to effectively check the fast depleting ground...

The Punjab Cabinet on Tuesday decided to set up a sub-committee to examine all aspects of the proposed Punjab Land Leasing and Tenancy Bill, 2019, and authorised Chief  Minister Captain Amarinder Singh to set up the panel and decide on its terms and...

The Punjab Cabinet on Tuesday decided to revert to the earlier system of depositing the revenue collected from sale of entry tickets and other sources in all zoos of the state into  the Punjab Zoos Development Society (PZDS) account.The decision, which...

Given the various implications of the matter, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday decided to hand over the draft Punjab Farmers Policy to a cabinet sub- committee for a detailed study.The draft, prepared by the Farmers Commission in consultation...

The Punjab Cabinet, under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, on Tuesday approved The Punjab Forest Produce Transit Rules, 2018, and the ‘The  Punjab Regulation of Wood Based Industries Rules, 2019’, to boost agro forestry activities...

The Punjab Cabinet led by Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday stamped its approval on new Bills relating to procurement, amendment to state civil  services rules and postings in veterinary hospitals in the state, as well as the...

The Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday approved tabling of the Punjab Sports University legislation in the monsoon session.Overruling the  Chief Minister’s objections, the Cabinet also decided to name the university...

The Punjab Council of Ministers, led by Captain Amarinder Singh, on Wednesday decided to waive off the setting up of private market yard for availing exemption from payment of  2% over and above the MSP.The decision is in line with the government’s...

The Punjab Cabinet on Wednesday approved amendment to the service rules to cut down on the experience requirement for promotion across various cadres. The amendment,  in line with the announcement by Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh in Vidhan...

The Punjab Cabinet on Wednesday gave in-principle approval for a Four-Year Strategic Action Plan (4SAP) – 2019 to 2023, to set Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for the  departments of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Water Supply and Sanitation, PWD...

To ensure uninterrupted supply of potable water in the villages, the Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Wednesday approved a one-time settlement (OTS) for clearing pending arrears of the Rural Water Supply Schemes (RWS) in the...

The museums at the Gobindgarh Fort, Amritsar, will now have fixed rate entry tickets to meet their operational, maintenance and upkeep expenses. Children under five will, however, be exempted from the tickets.The decision was taken here on Wednesday at a...

The Punjab Cabinet on Thursday approved the creation of 994 posts of teaching faculty, para-medical staff & MTW (Multi Task Workers) for the upcoming Government Medical College at Mohali, with an intake capacity of 100 MBBS seats.The Cabinet, which met...

Setting a deadline for the completion of his government’s flagship programmes within the next six months, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday directed his cabinet colleagues to expedite the execution of the various schemes and ordered the...

With a view to enhancing employability of youth in the state, the Punjab Cabinet has approved restructuring of the Department of Employment Generation & Training by merging the Punjab Skill Development Mission (PSDM) in it. The new merged entity would...

The Punjab Cabinet led by the Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday gave in-principle approval for a Four Year Strategic Action Plan (4SAP) – 2019-23 and Annual Action Plan 2019-20 to set Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for the state.The...

The Punjab Cabinet on Thursday approved the ‘Punjab Sports University Ordinance 2019’, paving the way for the establishment of the university in Patiala.A Cabinet Memorandum to this effect was presented by the Sports and Youth Services department for the...

The Punjab Cabinet led by Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday set up a three-member committee to study the problems and fee structure of private medical institutions and suggest ways to rationalize the same.The committee consists of Health Minister Brahm...

Hours after the first State Cabinet meeting following the Lok Sabha elections, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday evening re-jigged the portfolios of most of the ministers, to make some vital changes in the key ministries.Barring four...

In order to check air pollution in non-attainment cities and towns across the state, the Punjab Cabinet on Wednesday approved a draft action plan for conversion of natural draft brick kilns to induced draft brick kilns with rectangular shape and zigzag...

In another significant move to boost industrial development in the state, the Punjab Cabinet on Wednesday approved an amendment to the GST incentives notified under the Industrial and Business Development Policy 2017, to enable industrial units to choose...

Meeting a long-pending demand of the teaching community, the Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has approved regularization of the services of 5178 teachers recruited by the Education Department, with full pay scales to be implemented...

To provide much-needed relief to sugarcane growers and private sugar mills, the Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Saturday gave ex-post facto approval to disburse Rs. 25 per quintal directly in the accounts of sugarcane growers...

The Punjab Cabinet led by the Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Saturday approved "The Punjab Labour and Cartage Policy 2019-20" for labour work and cartage of food grains from mandis to the storage points at minimum rates through competitive tenders...

The Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Saturday gave approval to grant financial assistance of Rs.12000/- per month to the state’s journalists who are accredited to the Department of Information and Public Relations.With this...

The Punjab Cabinet led by Captain Amarinder Singh on Saturday gave in-principle approval to a debt relief scheme for farm labourers and landless farming members of PACS, to provide a major relief to 2.85 lakh people, of which around 70% are Dalits.The scheme...

To mark the commemoration of the 550th Parkash Purb of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the Punjab Cabinet has approved upgradation of the historic towns of Batala, Kapurthala and Abohar as Municipal Corporations, thus fulfilling a long-pending demand of the residents...

Carrying its pro-trade and pro-retail thrust forward, the Punjab government has come out with its Excise Policy for 2019-20, with focus on breaking the monopolistic trends in the liquor trade and allotment of liquor vends in small groups, in line with the approach...

Giving preferential treatment to the Economically Weaker Sections (EWSs) in matters of reservation in Government jobs, the Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Saturday decided to go in for a constitutional amendment for the same,The...

The Punjab Council of Ministers has okayed Rs. 10000 per month pension for the bereaved parents of CRPF Pulwama martyr Constable Kulwinder Singh, whom Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh had met at their village in Anandpur Sahib last month and promised...

The Punjab Cabinet on Sunday gave its nod to "The Punjab Food Grains Transportation Policy 2019-20" for transportation of food grains from mandis to its storage points at minimum rates through competitive tenders from various transporters.The decision, taken...

In a major step towards strengthening the state’s healthcare system, the Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Sunday approved filling up of 153 vacant sanctioned direct quota posts of 42 professors, 46 associate professors and...

The Punjab Council of Ministers on Sunday cleared the presentation of the Budget Estimates for 2019-20, along with various accounts and CAG audit reports, in the ongoing budget session of the Vidhan Sabha.A cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Captain...

The Punjab Cabinet led by Captain Amarinder Singh on Sunday paved the way for the revival of the traditional annual bullock cart races at the Kila Raipur Rural Sports.The Cabinet gave the green signal to present the 'Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Punjab...

The Punjab Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, on Sunday decided to provide the facility of air ambulance to serving/retired High Court Judges and their dependents.It has been decided to accordingly amend Rule 2 (3)(v)(a) of Punjab Services...

Victims of the 1984 riots and terror attacks in Punjab are all set to get a major relief with the Punjab Council of Ministers deciding to extend to them 5% reservation in allotment of plots/houses by Urban Estates/Improvement Trust/Pepsu Township Development...

In line with Supreme Court orders in this regard, the Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday gave its nod to the creation of 4521 dedicated new posts for the Bureau of Investigation.The restructuring of the state police force...

Under the chairmanship of Captain Amarinder Singh, the Punjab Council of Ministers on Friday approved ‘The Punjab One-Time Voluntary Disclosure and Settlement of Violations of the Buildings Bill-2019’ for enactment in the budget session of the state assembly...

The Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday approved Annual Administrative Reports for works executed by Soil and Water Conservation Department for the year 2015-2016.The Cabinet also cleared the Annual Administrative Reports...

The Captain Amarinder Singh led Punjab Government will present its budget for 2019-20 on February 18.This was disclosed by an official spokesperson here on Tuesday after a meeting of the Cabinet, chaired by the Chief Minister. The Cabinet decided to summon...

In a major initiative to boost infrastructure and facilities in rural areas across the state, the Punjab Cabinet on Tuesday approved the ‘Smart Village Campaign’ (SVC) for overall development of villages at a cost of Rs.384.40 crore.The decision was taken...

The Punjab Cabinet, under Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, on Tuesday okayed a proposal of the Local Government Department for release of funds to the tune of Rs. 298.75 crore to Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) for Infrastructure Development under an Urban...

The Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday approved Annual Administrative Reports for works executed by Soil and Water Conservation Department for the year 2015-2016.The Cabinet also cleared the Annual Administrative Reports...

The Punjab Cabinet on Wednesday constituted a sub-committee to study ways and means to regulate the use of water in the state through conservation and management of the critical water resources.The issue was taken up for an informal discussion during the...

To ensure greater transparency, efficiency and accountability in public services, the Punjab Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, on Wednesday approved a new set of draft rules.The draft rules under Section 20 of the Punjab Transparency...

The Punjab Council of Ministers, led by Captain Amarinder Singh, on Wednesday approved One-Time Settlement of non-compoundable violations in the case of unauthorised constructions that have come up in the state up to June 30, 2018, without compromising on...

Tightening the noose around the necks of absconding economic offenders, the Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Wednesday gave the nod to republish the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018, which has already been approved by the Parliament,...

Less than two years after it took over the state’s reins, and despite the acute financial crunch faced by it, the Captain Amarinder Singh led Punjab government is all set to implement its key poll promise of giving smart phones to the youth.The state cabinet,...

To make the process of transfers more rational and transparent, the Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Wednesday approved the Online Transfer Policy-2019 of the School Education Department, thus ensuring equal opportunity for...