An 11-year-old girl in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas was found dead in a pond after going missing on Saturday. The preliminary autopsy report indicates sexual assault, head injuries, and that she was thrown into the water while still alive. Following the discovery, an angry mob lynched a suspect. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee led a candle-light protest march in Kalighat to condemn the heinous crime. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/nation/sexual-assault-thrown-into-water-alive/

SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami has condemned the removal of the film 'Sutlej', based on the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, from Zee Network. He stated that the film highlights the police atrocities and the disappearance of innocent Sikh youths post-1984, a truth that cannot be suppressed by bans. Dhami demanded the immediate restoration of the film, asserting that people have the right to know historical truths and that court convictions of police officers validate these events. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/punjab/the-truth-of-atrocities-on-sikhs-cannot-be-suppressed-dhami/

Hundreds of brick kiln workers, led by the Kisan Mazdoor Association Punjab, have launched an indefinite protest (Pakka Morcha) in front of the Deputy Commissioner's office. They are demanding the implementation of legal wages as per the Code on Wages 2019 and basic amenities like clean drinking water and toilets at workplaces. Union leaders accused the Labor Department of colluding with kiln owners to exploit workers. The protesters stated that the sit-in will continue until their demands are met in writing. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/punjab/kiln-workers-stand-firm-against-punjab-government/

MGNREGA employees staged a district-level protest wearing black bands in front of the ADC (Development) office, demanding regularisation and merger into the Rural Development and Panchayat Department. The union leaders alleged that the bureaucracy is trying to sabotage their 35-day struggle. Despite a recent meeting with Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema and Panchayat Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sondh, where instructions were given to start the merger process, employees expressed dissatisfaction with officials' behavior. They also highlighted that they haven't received salaries for 8 months and warned of intensified protests if the upcoming July 7 meeting fails to yield results. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/punjab/mgnrega-employees-protest-by-wearing-black-armbands/

A literary discussion was held in Chandigarh on Prof. Shamsul Islam's book 'Vand Virodhi Musalman', which highlights the role of Muslims who opposed the Partition and the Two-Nation Theory. During the meeting, six resolutions were passed, including opposition to changing the name of Barkatullah University in MP, criticism of NCERT syllabus changes (removing French/Russian revolutions), and support for resuming India-Pakistan trade and dialogue. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/punjab/discussion-on-the-book-muslims-against-partition/

The decision by the Congress high command to retain Amrinder Singh Raja Warring as the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee President until the 2027 elections has sparked internal factionalism. Despite the significant announcement, there is a noticeable lack of enthusiasm and celebratory displays in his home district of Sri Muktsar Sahib. While opponents are reacting strongly, Warring's personal assistant has dismissed reports of rebellion, stating that since it's a term extension and not a new appointment, massive celebrations were not expected. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/punjab/warrings-native-district-did-not-get-the-presidency/

Punjab BJP President Kewal Singh Dhillon criticized the AAP government, claiming their poll promise of generating ₹20,000 crore from mining was false. He stated that only ₹600 crore was collected in FY 2025-26, questioning the missing ₹19,400 crore. Additionally, Punjab BJP celebrated the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee at their Chandigarh headquarters. https://sharechat.com?d=n

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab has condemned the removal of the film 'Sutlej' from an OTT platform. The movie is based on the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra. AAP media in-charge Baltej Pannu alleged that the BJP and Congress are working together to hide Punjab's dark history from the new generation. Originally titled 'Ghallughara' and later 'Punjab 95', the film was removed within two days of its release. AAP has demanded the immediate restoration of the film to allow citizens to learn about historical truths. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/punjab/aap-demands-lifting-of-ban-on-film-sutlej/

Winnipeg police arrested an Ontario couple for operating a 'Grandparent Scam' targeting seniors. The suspects posed as family members in legal trouble or officials demanding cash and jewelry for bail. Investigations reveal that over $31,000 has been lost to such scams in Manitoba in early 2026. Authorities have warned the public that no police or court service collects bail money or valuables from homes. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/diaspora/canada-news-gang-targeting-winnipeg-seniors-busted/

The Pakistan Army, led by General Asim Munir during the 276th Corps Commanders’ Conference, has pledged to take all necessary steps to ensure its water share under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). Following India's decision to suspend the treaty after the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan has warned that any move to divert or block water would be considered an act of war. The military leadership directed commanders to remain prepared for both conventional and hybrid threats amid rising tensions. https://www.rozanaspokesman.in/news/world/060726/pakistan-army-threatens-india-will-take-necessary-steps-to-get-paki.html