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

Heavy rainfall in the Dorangla border area of Punjab has raised flood concerns as water levels in Ravi and Ujj rivers rise. Border villages like Adiyan and Salach are facing connectivity issues as water has entered roads and BSF post routes. Residents expressed anger over the lack of drainage cleaning, while the administration has assured that all arrangements are in place to handle any emergency. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/punjab/punjab-flood-alert-warning-bells-sounded-in-border-villages-continuous-rains-increase-peoples-concerns/

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/

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/

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/

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/

The Sri Lankan Navy arrested nine Indian fishermen and seized one boat for allegedly poaching in Sri Lankan waters north of Talaimannar. The fishermen had crossed the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL). They were handed over to the Fisheries Inspector in Mannar for legal action. This incident adds to the ongoing tension between India and Sri Lanka over fishing rights in the Palk Strait, with a total of 128 Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka so far this year as of April 15. https://www.rozanaspokesman.in/news/world/230726/sri-lankan-navy-arrests-nine-indian-fishermen.html

The Punjab Government's 'Mavan-Dhiyan Satkar Yojana' is empowering elderly women aged 100 and above by providing financial aid. Beneficiaries like 109-year-old Bharpur Kaur and 110-year-old Mukhtiar Kaur are using the funds for medical needs like hearing aids, wheelchairs, and family support, fostering dignity and self-reliance in their final years. https://punjab.news18.com/news/malerkotla/punjab-mawan-dhiyan-satkar-yojana-brings-financial-support-and-dignity-to-women-above-100-years-local18-989688.html

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/