The Central Government has announced a hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for employees working in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs). The increase applies to employees under the 1987, 1997, 2007, and 2017 pay scales. Major firms like BHEL, ONGC, and IOCL will benefit. While CPSE employees receive this boost based on the Consumer Price Index, other central government employees are still waiting for their July DA update, which is expected to be announced by October or around Diwali. https://punjab.news18.com/news/career/da-hike-for-employees-of-central-public-sector-enterprises-check-how-much-salary-will-increase-989479.html

The 4th Teeyan festival was celebrated with great enthusiasm by the Punjabi community in Bielefeld, Germany. Women and children dressed in traditional attire performed Giddha and Boliyan to showcase Punjab's rich culture. The event featured folk songs, Bhangra, Mehndi, and traditional food. Notably, an African woman also participated in the Giddha, embracing the Punjabi spirit. The event aimed to connect the younger generation with their roots and promote cultural unity abroad. https://sanjhisoch.com/%E0%A8%9A%E0%A9%8C%E0%A8%A5%E0%A9%80%E0%A8%86%E0%A8%82-%E0%A8%A4%E0%A9%80%E0%A8%86%E0%A8%82-%E0%A8%AC%E0%A9%80%E0%A8%B2%E0%A9%87%E0%A8%AB%E0%A9%80%E0%A8%B2%E0%A8%A1-%E0%A8%9C%E0%A8%B0%E0%A8%AE/

Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a message to students at midnight, while climate activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 27-day hunger strike in Ladakh. Despite the strike ending, protests for Ladakh's constitutional rights continue. Additionally, details regarding the Miri-Piri Khalsa March route and Sikh rights were highlighted. https://khalastv.com/modis-big-statement-sonam-breaks-hunger-strike-protest-continues-big-news/

Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike at Medanta Hospital, Gurugram, following assurances from Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh regarding educational reforms and protesters' legal cases. While PM Modi wished for his recovery, the CJP group announced it would continue its protest at Jantar Mantar until Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns over the NEET paper leak issue. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/trending/sonam-wangchuk-ends-hunger-strike-after-government-assurance-cjps-protest-will-continue/

During his visit to the UK, Acting Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Kuldip Singh Garhgaj, urged the Sikh diaspora to maintain their religious identity while respecting the laws of their host countries. Speaking at the 27th Bala Pritam Gurmat Samagam in London, he emphasized Guru Nanak's inclusive philosophy and clarified that Sikh symbols like weapons are for protection, not aggression. He called for transparency in donations sent to Punjab and urged parents to connect the youth with Sikh history. https://punjabi.newsd5.in/%E0%A8%AF%E0%A9%82%E0%A8%95%E0%A9%87-%E0%A8%A6%E0%A9%8C%E0%A8%B0%E0%A9%87-%E0%A8%A6%E0%A9%8C%E0%A8%B0%E0%A8%BE%E0%A8%A8-%E0%A8%9C%E0%A8%A5%E0%A9%87%E0%A8%A6%E0%A8%BE%E0%A8%B0-%E0%A8%97%E0%A8%BF/

Private school associations NISA and RASA in Punjab have opposed the state government's decision to cap annual fee hikes at 5% and the order to refund excess fees collected over the last three years. School operators argue that inflation and rising operational costs make this limit impractical, potentially leading to financial instability and affecting staff salaries and student facilities. They are calling for a meeting with the government to reconsider the decision. https://punjabi.newsd5.in/%E0%A8%AA%E0%A9%8D%E0%A8%B0%E0%A8%BE%E0%A8%88%E0%A8%B5%E0%A9%87%E0%A8%9F-%E0%A8%B8%E0%A8%95%E0%A9%82%E0%A8%B2%E0%A8%BE%E0%A8%82-%E0%A8%A6%E0%A9%80-%E0%A8%AB%E0%A8%BC%E0%A9%80%E0%A8%B8-%E0%A8%B5/

Social activist Shamsher Singh has raised serious concerns over the increasing number of stray animals on the streets of Pathankot, which are causing traffic hurdles and frequent accidents. He highlighted that many cattle owners leave their animals, especially old or non-milking ones, abandoned on various city roads like Dalhousie Road and Dhaki Road. Singh has demanded the district administration to implement a permanent policy, including mandatory registration of cattle owners and strict legal action against those who leave their animals unattended on public roads. https://punjab.news18.com/news/pathankot/pathankot-stray-animals-crisis-cattle-roaming-on-roads-causing-accidents-concerns-road-safety-issue-local18-989456.html

The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Punjab and Chandigarh, predicting heavy rainfall between July 27 and 29. Amritsar has broken a 15-year rainfall record with 410.2 mm recorded so far in July. Meanwhile, residents near the Jalandhar-Ludhiana highway protested poor road conditions by planting paddy in waterlogged potholes. Temperature variations were noted across the state, with Bathinda being the warmest. https://www.rozanaspokesman.in/news/punjab/240726/punjab-weather-update.html

The historic Miri-Piri Khalsa March commenced from Sri Akal Takht Sahib in Amritsar to mark the Miri-Piri Day of the sixth Guru, Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji. Led by the Panj Pyaras, the march features a special bus displaying historical weapons of the Gurus and martyrs. The procession will travel through various locations including Chheharta Sahib and Attari before reaching Gurdwara Bir Baba Budha Sahib in Tarn Taran for an overnight stay, continuing its journey on July 25. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeephh/punjab/amritsar-miri-piri-khalsa-march-started-from-sri-akal-takht-historic-weapons-darshan/3274273

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/