Public organizations in Barnala protested against the police lathi-charge on sanitation workers, demanding a judicial inquiry and the dismissal of responsible police officials. Following the outcry, the Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission has taken notice of the incident and summoned a report from the SSP Barnala. Additionally, the commission has sought reports on the murder of an SC girl in Phillaur and a crematorium dispute in Nawanshahr. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/punjab/public-organizations-that-stand-in-favor-of-sanitation-workers/

On the 100th birth anniversary of scholar Dr. Ratan Singh Jaggi, a commemorative event was held at Punjab Kala Bhawan, Chandigarh. Former MP and Padma Bhushan recipient Tarlochan Singh was honored with the first Dr. Ratan Singh Jaggi Memorial Award, which included a cash prize of 51,000 INR. Singh returned the prize money to the foundation to distribute Dr. Jaggi's books for free to the youth. Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan also inaugurated a new open-air theater and a statue of Dr. Jaggi at the venue. https://www.etvbharat.com/pa/state/padma-bhushan-tarlochan-singh-honored-with-the-first-dr-rattan-singh-jaggi-memorial-award-pbs26072706983

The water level of Ranjit Sagar Dam in Pathankot has reached 506 meters due to continuous rainfall in the mountains. Although it is still 22 meters below the danger mark of 528 meters, the administration has formed special monitoring teams to prevent a repeat of last year's flood situation. Officials stated that the water level is rising rapidly, and they are maintaining a constant vigil to ensure public safety. https://www.rozanaspokesman.in/news/punjab/250726/the-water-level-of-ranjit-sagar-dam-has-reached-506-meters.html

International media reports claim that Bahrain and Kuwait have conducted airstrikes inside Iran, targeting drone and missile storage facilities with intelligence support from the UAE. While Bahrain and Kuwait haven't officially confirmed the action, Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed retaliatory strikes against U.S. military bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan. The escalation has impacted regional infrastructure and global oil prices due to concerns over the Strait of Hormuz. https://punjabi.newsd5.in/%E0%A8%AE%E0%A8%BF%E0%A8%A1%E0%A8%B2-%E0%A8%88%E0%A8%B8%E0%A8%9F-%E0%A8%9A-%E0%A8%9B%E0%A8%BF%E0%A9%9C%E0%A8%BF%E0%A8%86-%E0%A8%AE%E0%A8%B9%E0%A8%BE%E0%A8%82%E0%A8%AF%E0%A9%81%E0%A9%B1%E0%A8%A7/

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann inaugurated a state-of-the-art 120-bed Capital Hospital in Moga, which is the district's first NABH-accredited multi-specialty facility. The hospital will provide high-quality healthcare to the Malwa region under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana and Ayushman Bharat scheme. During the event, the CM highlighted the government's focus on health and education, noting the success of 1,090 Aam Aadmi Clinics and the significant rise in government school students clearing NEET from 82 to 881. He also mentioned initiatives like the Liver Transplant Centre in Mohali and the Road Safety Force. https://punjab.news18.com/news/moga/bhagwant-mann-inaugurates-120-bed-capital-hospital-in-moga-announces-better-healthcare-facilities-local18-990202.html

In the 136th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Kargil Vijay Diwas. He paid rich tributes to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives for India. PM highlighted that July 26 is a date etched in history for the extraordinary valor shown by the army despite harsh weather and terrain. He also mentioned the 'Shaurya Vijay Yatra' organized from the National War Memorial in Delhi to Dras to inspire the new generation with stories of bravery. https://www.rozanaspokesman.in/news/nation/260726/pm-narendra-modi-speaks-on-kargil-vijay-diwas.html

A loyal pet dog named Rocky helped Mohali police solve a 2021 murder case. The dog repeatedly alerted family members to a specific spot in a field where the body of his owner, Sucha Singh, was buried. This crucial lead helped recover the body and eventually led to the life imprisonment of the accused, Jagir Singh, who murdered Sucha Singh over a debt of 40,000 rupees. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/chandigarh/punjab-news-owners-killer-gets-life-sentence-for-helping-pet-dog/

Farmers from the Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee held a protest and burnt an effigy of AAP leader Sonia Mann in Amritsar's Raja Sansi constituency. The farmers are angered by the lack of drainage cleaning, which led to significant crop damage during unseasonal rains. They also alleged that Mann's supporters used derogatory language against the farmers and their unions on social media. Protesters warned that if such behavior continues, they will expand their protest across 163 villages in the constituency. https://www.ptcnews.tv/news-in-punjabi/farmers-burnt-punjabi-actor-sonia-manns-effigy-and-protest-in-amritsar-4427391

A major drone and missile attack from Yemen targeted Saudi Arabia's Aramco oil plant and the industrial city of Jizan. The attacks caused power outages in several regions including Jizan, Yanbu, and Dammam. Following the strikes on the world's largest oil company, Saudi authorities issued an emergency alert for the Yanbu province. This escalation between Saudi Arabia and Yemen has raised concerns over global oil market stability. https://propunjabtv.com/major-attack-on-aramco-the-worlds-largest-oil-company/