Batala Police launched a massive search operation named 'Operation 3.0 Prahar' against drug trafficking and crime in Gurdaspur district. Led by SSP Dr. Mehtab Singh, a force of 350 personnel, including outside reinforcements, cordoned off several areas. During the two-day operation, numerous suspects were rounded up, leading to 19 arrests under the NDPS Act and others for various crimes. The police revealed that since January, they have registered 900 cases and arrested 1,400 individuals related to drug smuggling, along with 200 arrests in extortion and firing cases. https://punjab.news18.com/news/gurdaspur/batala-police-operation-3-0-prahar-anti-drug-search-campaign-latest-update-crime-news-smugglers-js-local18-985253.html

The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) has recommended increasing the monthly cash assistance for women from the current ₹1,000-₹1,500 to ₹2,000-₹2,500 to counter inflation. Reviewing schemes across Maharashtra, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka, the report highlights positive impacts on financial independence, savings, and local economies. It suggests a national-level scheme to standardize these benefits. In Maharashtra alone, the average bank balance of beneficiaries rose from ₹2,200 to ₹8,700, showcasing significant economic empowerment. https://punjab.news18.com/news/national/amount-of-money-women-get-is-going-to-increase-eac-pm-has-recommended-it-when-will-the-decision-come-985255.html

Major Indian telecom operators like Jio, Airtel, and Vi are planning to hike mobile recharge prices by up to 15%. This move comes as companies aim to increase their Average Revenue Per User (ARPU), which hasn't met expectations despite a surge in data usage. Prepaid plans, including daily data packs and unlimited calling, are expected to see the most significant impact. Experts suggest a new pricing model might be introduced where heavy data users will bear higher costs. https://punjabi.abplive.com/photo-gallery/technology/prepaid-plan-pricesrise-jio-airtel-and-vi-875136

The Vigilance Bureau of Bathinda caught ASI Baljeet Singh of Talwandi Sabo police station red-handed while accepting a bribe of 20,000 rupees. The ASI had demanded 50,000 rupees to register a case regarding a land dispute and physical clash, which was later settled at 30,000 rupees. Acting on a complaint by Shivraj Singh, the Vigilance team laid a trap and arrested the officer while receiving the first installment. https://punjab.news18.com/news/punjab/asi-baljit-singh-of-talwandi-sabo-police-station-got-caught-by-vigilance-after-taking-a-bribe-of-rs-20000-ak-985259.html

A Chitkara School bus carrying 20 students went out of control and rammed into six parked vehicles in Sector-26, Panchkula. No injuries were reported as all children remained safe and were later sent to school in another bus. The driver claimed the accident occurred while trying to avoid a collision with an oncoming car. Chandimandir Police have initiated an investigation into the incident. https://punjabi.abplive.com/district/chandigarh/school-bus-full-of-children-goes-out-of-control-in-panchkula-collides-with-6-vehicles-875134

Residents of village Thara Upparla in Pathankot district staged a major protest against the administration over long-standing water and electricity shortages. Women protesters rejected government cash incentives, demanding basic amenities like tap water instead. While villagers spent their own money to clean an old well, the electricity department is now demanding 1 lakh rupees for a motor connection. The protesters have refused to lift the dharna until senior officials provide a written assurance of a permanent solution. https://punjab.news18.com/news/pathankot/pathankot-shahpurkandi-villagers-protest-over-water-and-electricity-shortage-rural-water-crisis-js-local18-985249.html

A tragic accident occurred outside Kendriya Vidyalaya-3 in Jalandhar Cantt where a Class 5 student named Payal was crushed to death by an Army truck. The victim, a resident of Sodal area, was waiting for her school bus with friends when the incident happened. Police have recovered the body and initiated an investigation into the matter. https://punjabi.abplive.com/district/jalandhar/army-truck-crushes-fifth-class-student-in-jalandhar-875127

Parminder Singh Dhindsa and Sarwan Singh Phillaur of Shiromani Akali Dal Punar-Surjeet have criticized the removal of the film 'Sutlej' (Punjab 95) from OTT platforms. They termed it undeclared censorship, noting that the censor board demanded 127 cuts in the film based on Jaswant Singh Khalra's life. The leaders questioned the bias, comparing it to the release of other propaganda films, and demanded the movie be released in its original form without any alterations. https://www.rozanaspokesman.in/news/punjab/070726/banning-of-the-film-sutlej-on-ott-platforms-is-a-symbol-of-unannounc.html

Chandigarh Police has filed a chargesheet against Dr. Parminder Singh of Landmark Hospital in connection with the death of an elderly woman, Amarjeet Kaur, due to medical negligence. The medical negligence committee confirmed that the hospital failed to provide proper treatment and records. While the police took action after a PGI expert report, the victim's family alleges that hospital owner S.P.S. Chawla and other doctors were excluded from the chargesheet despite evidence. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeephh/chandigarh/chandigarh-police-files-challan-against-landmark-hospital-doctor/3262629

The article highlights the significance of serving 'Laddu Gopal' (the child form of Lord Krishna) in Hindu tradition, specifically focusing on the upcoming Monthly Janmashtami on July 7, 2026. According to Pandit Dwarika Prasad, the Ashtami Tithi begins at 12:06 PM on July 7 and ends at 12:40 PM on July 8. Since Lord Krishna's birth is celebrated at midnight, the fast and special prayers will be held on Tuesday, July 7. The text outlines the ritualistic worship process, including bathing the deity with Ganga water and offering yellow flowers to ensure peace and prosperity in the household. https://punjab.news18.com/news/pathankot/monthly-janmashtami-2026-vrat-date-puja-vidhi-laddu-gopal-worship-and-midnight-puja-timing-hindu-js-local18-985247.html