Water levels in the Ujh River in Pathankot have risen significantly due to heavy rainfall in hilly areas. Authorities have issued an alert for residents in low-lying areas and are continuously monitoring the river's flow to prevent any mishaps. People have been advised to stay away from the riverbanks. https://punjab.news18.com/videos/pathankot-ujh-river-water-level-direct-district-punjabi-news-992044.html

Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains has alleged that Bhiwani in Haryana is the hub of a pharmacy paper cheating racket. He claimed that an inter-state gang involving 13 handlers (8 from Haryana/Rajasthan and 5 from Punjab) has been busted. Bains asserted that the mastermind hails from Bhiwani and maintained that no paper leak occurred within Punjab, dismissing allegations from the opposition. The controversy has sparked a political row between the neighboring states of Punjab and Haryana. https://punjab.news18.com/videos/punjab/harjot-bains-991841.html

The article highlights the ongoing political tensions within the Punjab Congress, specifically focusing on the friction between Amarinder Singh Raja Warring and former CM Charanjit Singh Channi. It also covers the latest activities of Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini and Punjab Cabinet Minister Aman Arora as part of the 2 PM news bulletin. https://punjab.news18.com/videos/warring-vs-channi-2-today-punjabi-news-cm-saini-aman-arora-congress-991581.html

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains are set to inaugurate two Schools of Eminence (SOEs) in Ludhiana this Sunday. The Kidwai Nagar campus, featuring 40 smart classrooms and modern labs, will be inaugurated in person, while the Miller Ganj-Dholewal school will be inaugurated virtually. These flagship institutions aim to strengthen the government education infrastructure with digital tools and upgraded facilities. Additionally, the CM will attend a meeting of Village Protection Committees to mark one year of the anti-drug campaign. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/chandigarh/after-a-long-wait-chief-minister-mann-will-inaugurate-2-schools-of-eminence-in-ludhiana/

The mortal remains of 32-year-old Jaswinder Singh from Sangojla village, Kapurthala, were brought back to India from Armenia after 16 days, thanks to the efforts of Rajya Sabha MP Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal. Jaswinder died in a road accident on June 28, 2026. The process was complicated due to his expired passport and high transportation costs. Sant Seechewal facilitated the process for free through the Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Embassy. To date, Seechewal has helped bring back 62 bodies of Indian citizens from abroad. https://www.etvbharat.com/pa/state/one-youth-died-in-armenia-dead-body-reached-at-kapurthala-as-efforts-of-sant-seechewal-pbs26080105737

Balkaur Singh, father of late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, has announced that the hologram concert tour of the singer will begin in October. The first show is likely to take place in Toronto, Canada, on October 8 or 9. Preparations are in the final stages for approximately 10 planned shows. A new song will also be released during the event, which will include a hologram performance followed by a short speech and interaction with the audience. https://www.rozanaspokesman.in/news/punjab/020826/sidhu-moosewalas-hologram-concert-tour-will-start-in-october-balkaur.html

The Central Government has released a significant tax devolution installment of Rs 1,09,019 crore to various states to strengthen their financial positions and boost capital expenditure. According to the Finance Ministry, Punjab received Rs 2,176 crore, while Uttar Pradesh secured the highest share of Rs 19,208 crore. Other major recipients include Bihar (Rs 10,845 crore) and Madhya Pradesh (Rs 8,010 crore). Neighboring Haryana was allocated Rs 1,484 crore. This distribution is part of the central policy to share 41% of collected taxes with states in 14 installments during a financial year. https://www.rozanaspokesman.in/news/nation/020826/punjab-receives-2176-crore-from-the-centre-news.html

A video from Malaysia has gone viral showing Punjabi youths confronting and assaulting a Punjabi girl and her Pakistani companion. The youths questioned their relationship and pressured the girl to return to India. During the heated argument, a youth slapped the girl. The girl is reportedly from Moga district, Punjab. While the Pakistani man claimed the girl's family is aware of their situation, the group demanded her deportation. Malaysia Police have not yet officially confirmed the incident or issued a statement. https://punjabi.newsd5.in/%E0%A8%AE%E0%A8%B2%E0%A9%87%E0%A8%B8%E0%A8%BC%E0%A9%80%E0%A8%86-%E0%A8%9A-%E0%A8%AA%E0%A9%B0%E0%A8%9C%E0%A8%BE%E0%A8%AC%E0%A9%80-%E0%A8%95%E0%A9%81%E0%A9%9C%E0%A9%80-%E0%A8%A8%E0%A8%BE%E0%A8%B2/

A viral video shows a passenger without a valid ticket occupying an upper berth in a reserved coach and arguing with a TTE. The passenger refused to pay a fine, claiming he had a right to sit on vacant seats. The TTE eventually threatened to call the Railway Protection Force (RPF) as the passenger repeatedly violated rules and refused to move. The video has sparked outrage on social media, with users criticizing the passenger's entitled behavior and demanding strict action from Indian Railways. https://www.ptcnews.tv/news-in-punjabi/uproar-in-a-moving-train-public-outraged-over-amp039unrulyamp039-passenger-involved-in-tte-video-goes-viral-4427627

In a major operation against drug trafficking, the Counter Intelligence unit of Amritsar arrested a smuggler named Om Sharma with 20 kg of heroin. Following directions from CM Bhagwant Mann, the Punjab Police intercepted the accused near Sohian Kalan who was working for a foreign handler. The drugs were reportedly smuggled from Pakistan via drones. A Honda City car used for smuggling was also seized, and an FIR has been registered under the NDPS Act. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeephh/punjab/amritsar-20-kg-heroin-seized-drug-smuggler-arrested-counter-intelligence-punjab/3280152