Punjab Budget session 2026 : Governor Kataria concludes address, Congress MLAs walkout after protest| LIVE UPDATES
The session will commence with the Governor's address and tributes to the departed souls.
Mar 6, 2026 12:23 PM
Governor Gulab Chand Kataria concludes his address
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria concluded his address and asserted that after the National Anthem, 'Vande Mataram' should also be made part of the House proceedings.
Mar 6, 2026 12:19 PM
'Punjab households benefitted with free electricity'
Governor in his address underscored that about 90 per cent of the households in Punjab have benefitted with free electricity up to 300 units.
Mar 6, 2026 12:10 PM
2 MoUs signed with Japan during CM Mann's visit: Governor
During the Chief Minister’s visit to Japan, two MoUs were signed. The Governor said the state government has strengthened the investment ecosystem in Punjab. During the visit, two Memorandums of Understanding were signed, including a ₹500-crore agreement with Vardhman Steel.
Apart from this, meetings were also held with several corporations. Business shows held in Tokyo and Osaka enhanced Punjab’s reputation. Overall, these efforts are expected to increase investment in the state.
Mar 6, 2026 12:04 PM
Mar 6, 2026 12:02 PM
Guv speaks on mega road upgrade project
Governor Kataria says Punjab Mandi Board, as the nodal agency, is undertaking the project for upgrade and modernisation of damaged roads at a cost of Rs 12,597 crore
Mar 6, 2026 11:53 AM
Punjab Congress staged a protest against the Aam Aadmi Party government in Chandigarh. During the protest, Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring said that the government, which made big promises before the elections, is now only making statements instead of fulfilling them.
He questioned the government, asking where the promised ₹1,000 monthly financial assistance for women had gone. He also asked what happened to the promise of providing Minimum Support Price for crops within five minutes.
Mar 6, 2026 11:20 AM
Congress stages massive protest in Assembly, MLAs walkout
Mar 6, 2026 11:08 AM
Mar 6, 2026 11:07 AM
Session begins with Govern Gulab Chand Kataria's address, tributes to departed souls
Mar 6, 2026 10:51 AM
Punjab cabinet approves budget for financial year 2026–2027, to be presented on March 8
Mar 6, 2026 10:29 AM
Session has turned into circus: Congress MLA Sukhpal Khaira
Congress MLA Sukhpal Khaira slammed ruling govt and said that the session has now turned into a circus with the government being oblivious.
Sukhpal Singh Khaira said that the Bhagwant Mann government has turned the Punjab Legislative Assembly into a circus. He added that Punjab’s debt is continuously increasing, encounter incidents are rising, and people of the state have zero expectations from the budget.
Mar 6, 2026 10:17 AM
Congress MLA Sukhpal Khaira slammed ruling govt and said that the session has now turned into a circus with the government being oblivious.
Sukhpal Singh Khaira said that the Bhagwant Mann government has turned the Punjab Legislative Assembly into a circus. He added that Punjab’s debt is continuously increasing, encounter incidents are rising, and people of the state have zero expectations from the budget.
Mar 6, 2026 10:17 AM
Congress MLA Sukhpal Khaira slammed ruling govt and said that the session has now turned into a circus with the government being oblivious.
Sukhpal Singh Khaira said that the Bhagwant Mann government has turned the Punjab Legislative Assembly into a circus. He added that Punjab’s debt is continuously increasing, encounter incidents are rising, and people of the state have zero expectations from the budget.
Mar 6, 2026 10:16 AM
Session expected to be stormy affair as opposition prepares to attack govt over rising debt and law and order
Mar 6, 2026 10:13 AM
Congress has announced a protest march outside the Assembly led by Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring and Congress Legislative Party leader Pratap Singh Bajwa.
Mar 6, 2026 10:13 AM
Punjab convenes cabinet meeting ahead of the Budget Session
PTC News Desk: The budget session of the Punjab Legislative Assembly, beginning Friday is expected to be a stormy affair with the opposition all set to attack the government over rising public debt (over Rs 4 lakh crore) and the law and order situation, while the ruling government set to highlight its welfare initiatives.
The session will commence with the Governor's address and tributes to the departed souls.
Meanwhile, Congress has announced a protest march outside the Assembly led by Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring and Congress Legislative Party leader Pratap Singh Bajwa.
This will be the first time in the history of Vidhan Sabha that the Budget will be presented on a Sunday, which also coincides with Women's Day highlighting the possibility of government announcing Rs 1,000 monthly aid for women.