Flying Officer Manmohan Singh was the first Indian to fly solo from England to India in 1930 in an aircraft named 'Miss India'. Born in Rawalpindi, he later became the chief pilot for the Maharaja of Patiala. During World War II, he joined the Indian Air Force Volunteer Reserve. He tragically attained martyrdom on March 3, 1942, while defending Australian soil against a Japanese air raid in Broome. His legacy is still honored at the Darwin War Memorial in Australia. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/explainers/the-story-of-the-spirit-of-a-brave-hero-manmohan-singh-the-countrys-first-pilot-and-flying-officer-created-history-with-the-miss-india-aircraft/

Farmers in Punjab blocked the Karahrewala toll plaza on the Moga-Amritsar highway for three hours to protest against the India-US free trade agreement. Led by Sukhdev Singh Araiyanwala of the Kisan Sangharsh Committee, protesters claimed the center signed the deal under US pressure, harming local farmers' interests. They demanded an immediate cancellation of the tax-free trade pact. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/punjab/farmers-shut-down-karahewala-toll-plaza-for-3-hours-in-protest-against-indo-us-agreement/

Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana, currently in Patiala Central Jail, has written a letter to the Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib. He has requested the summoning of Punjab BJP's Sikh leadership over the delay in the central government's decision regarding his death sentence, despite Supreme Court orders. This move could potentially create significant political and religious ripples in Punjab, especially impacting BJP's political ambitions in the state. https://punjabi.newsd5.in/bjp-%E0%A8%A6%E0%A9%80-%E0%A8%B8%E0%A8%BF%E0%A9%B1%E0%A8%96-%E0%A8%B2%E0%A9%80%E0%A8%A1%E0%A8%B0%E0%A8%B8%E0%A8%BC%E0%A8%BF%E0%A8%AA-%E0%A8%A8%E0%A9%82%E0%A9%B0-%E0%A8%B8%E0%A8%BC%E0%A9%8D%E0%A8%B0/

PM Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the redeveloped railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. In Roopnagar district, Sri Anandpur Sahib, Nangal, and Roopnagar stations were dedicated to the public. Sri Anandpur Sahib station was upgraded at a cost of Rs 22.20 crore with modern waiting halls and improved infrastructure to benefit pilgrims visiting Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib and Mata Naina Devi. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeephh/punjab/amrit-bharat-station-scheme-shri-anandpur-sahib-railway-station-inauguration-pm-modi-rupnagar-punjabi-news/3269763

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) has announced its support for the student protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) in Delhi. A meeting of various farmer unions will be held in Ludhiana this Saturday to finalize the strategy for support. Leader Balbir Singh Rajewal stated that students are fighting for justice against NEET paper leaks and other issues. The meeting will also address agricultural challenges, the India-US trade agreement, and Punjab's river water rights, aiming to push for a 'people-first' agenda instead of a 'corporate-first' one. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/punjab/cjp-protest-will-get-support-from-farmers-skm-will-formulate-a-plan-in-ludhiana-on-saturday/

BJP Punjab President Sunil Jakhar has arrived in Abohar for the high-stakes Mayoral elections. The political atmosphere is charged as local councillors gather for the voting process. Adequate security measures have been implemented by the administration to ensure a smooth election. Being Jakhar's home turf, this election is seen as a significant test for the BJP's local influence. https://punjab.news18.com/videos/abohar-news-today-punjabi-news-news18-punjab-988896.html

Balwant Singh Rajoana has written a letter to the Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib demanding the summoning of BJP's Sikh leaders over the delay in deciding his mercy petition. Rajoana, who has been in prison for 31 years, questioned why the decision regarding the commutation of his death sentence has been pending for 15 years. He urged the SGPC to withdraw its petition if the government refuses to act, highlighting his mental agony after spending 19 years in a death cell. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeephh/politics/balwant-singh-rajoana-letter-to-jathedar-demand-to-summon-bjp-sikh-leaders/3272784

A loyal pet dog named Rocky helped Mohali police solve a 2021 murder case. The dog repeatedly alerted family members to a specific spot in a field where the body of his owner, Sucha Singh, was buried. This crucial lead helped recover the body and eventually led to the life imprisonment of the accused, Jagir Singh, who murdered Sucha Singh over a debt of 40,000 rupees. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/chandigarh/punjab-news-owners-killer-gets-life-sentence-for-helping-pet-dog/

Bapu Tarsem Singh, father of MP Amritpal Singh and leader of Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De), announced in an interview that the party is preparing to contest all 117 assembly seats in Punjab. He emphasized the need for a strong regional party and accused the government of bias for not releasing development funds for Khadoor Sahib. He raised concerns over the continued detention of Amritpal Singh despite legal questions surrounding NSA. The party's core focus remains on saving Punjab's youth from drugs and fighting for the state's rights over water and agriculture. https://www.etvbharat.com/pa/politics/waris-punjab-de-party-will-emerge-as-a-strong-regional-party-in-punjab-said-tarsem-singh-father-of-mp-amritpal-singh-pbs26072305742