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Two-day special session of Punjab Assembly to be held on Feb 24-25

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Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's cabinet has approved the recruitment of three thousand individuals across various government departments. (Photo: Facebook/Bhagwant Mann)

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann convened a cabinet meeting today after a long gap of four months. This followed the party's defeat in the Delhi elections. Several important decisions in favor of the youth were taken during this meeting.

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's cabinet has approved the recruitment of three thousand individuals across various government departments. This includes the recruitment of two thousand PTI teachers and eight hundred twenty-two posts in the health department. Additionally, six new courts will be established to address the issues of NRIs on a priority basis.

Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema announced that a special session of the Legislative Assembly will be held on February 24 and 25.

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