Punjab Assembly Passes Bills to Establish Guru Tegh Bahadur University and Regulate Mining

The Punjab Assembly passed two bills: one to establish the Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur World Class University at Anandpur Sahib, offering specialized courses in defense, aerospace, cyber security, and quantum computing, and another to regulate mining activities. The mining bill aims to curb illegal mining, enhance environmental compliance, and increase revenue. Opposition leader Partap Singh Bajwa criticized the government's mining revenue claims, while Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal defended them, citing increased earnings and ongoing reforms. The university bill honors Sikh heritage and plans significant investment over three years.