The Punjab cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has approved a stringent amendment to the Jagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Act, 2008, which introduces life imprisonment for individuals guilty of sacrilege against the holy scripture, Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji. The amendment, set to be introduced in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Monday, aims to provide a strong deterrent against such acts, which have previously caused public unrest. The Chief Minister's office emphasized the need for stricter legal measures to safeguard the sanctity of the scripture and promote communal harmony. In addition to this significant legislative change, the cabinet also approved a solar street lighting program to install nearly 3 lakh lights across 11,500 villages, with funding shared between the state and local gram panchayats. Furthermore, Punjab will host the Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2026, with an estimated expenditure of ₹25.4 crore for the event and upgrades to hockey facilities in Jalandhar and Mohali.