A panel formed by Akal Takht regarding the 'Jagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026' has demanded a compliance report from the Punjab government on the June 29 orders. The panel, including retired justices and scholars, stated that the government's previous response failed to address concerns about interference in Sikh religious matters. They criticized the government for not forming its own panel yet and for its non-constructive approach toward resolving sacrilege issues. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/amritsar/akal-takht-formed-panel-seeks-compliance-report-on-june-29-orders-before-further-talks-with-punjab-government/

Actress Roshni Sahota, known for her work in Punjabi films like 'The Great Sardar', is gaining popularity in Bollywood and the South film industry. Her new vertical series 'Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya', filmed in Mumbai, focuses on the emotional bond between a mother and son. She is receiving praise for her challenging lead role and has several upcoming Hindi and Punjabi projects in the pipeline. https://www.etvbharat.com/pa/entertainment/roshni-sahota-becoming-popular-face-in-bollywood-and-south-film-industry-pbs26080700940

In the Punjab Assembly, AAP MLA Manwinder Singh Giaspura challenged Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond over the non-auctioning of village panchayat land in Malaudh. Giaspura stated he would resign as an MLA if it was proven that the auction had occurred. He questioned the departmental action against the BDPO and sought accountability for the delay. Minister Sond clarified that the action against the BDPO pertained to an old case and assured that the government is currently conducting the third round of land auctions. https://punjab.news18.com/videos/punjab/giaspura-vs-sond-aap-mla-news18-993478.html

During a Gen-Z Q&A session on social media, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi named former Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh as his favorite BJP leader. Calling him 'cool,' Rahul shared a video message saying 'Hello, Uncle Amarinder.' The comment has sparked significant political discussion, especially given Captain Amarinder's history with the Congress party before joining the BJP. https://punjab.news18.com/videos/rahul-gandhi-bjp-captain-amarinder-993664.html

Speculations regarding a political alliance between the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have intensified in Punjab following Sukhbir Singh Badal's meeting with PM Narendra Modi. The analysis explores whether this potential comeback is a strategic necessity for the 2027 Assembly elections and how it might address Punjab-specific issues and political principles. https://punjab.news18.com/videos/punjab/khabran-da-prime-time-narinder-sandhu-993699.html

A tragic road accident in Alberta, Canada, has resulted in the deaths of three people, including a 24-year-old Punjabi-origin prison warden, Ramandeep Kaur Mann. The collision occurred when a vehicle from the Edmonton Institution for Women, which was transporting an inmate, collided head-on with another vehicle. The deceased include correctional officers Ramandeep Kaur Mann and Nicole Sarban, and inmate Kiara Mooswah. Ramandeep, originally from Ludhiana, Punjab, had joined the Correctional Service of Canada just six months ago. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/diaspora/canada-three-killed-including-punjabi-origin-prison-warden-in-road-accident/

A National Lok Adalat will be organized in Amritsar on September 12, 2026, to resolve pending court cases through mutual consent. Secretary-cum-CJM Amardeep Singh Bains reviewed preparations with various departments and banks. The Lok Adalat will handle cases including check bounces, bank recovery, labor disputes, utility bills, and matrimonial issues. Decisions made in Lok Adalat are final and non-appealable, and court fees are refunded to the parties involved. The District Legal Services Authority has urged the public to submit applications to resolve their disputes quickly and affordably. https://punjabi.abplive.com/news/punjab/national-lok-adalat-court-cases-on-8-august-877345

Residents of slums near Mehta Chowk on the Amritsar-Una highway claimed a blast occurred on August 4 night. They alleged a motorcyclist threw an explosive to intimidate them. However, DSP Baljit Singh of Jandiala Guru stated that preliminary investigations found no concrete evidence of a bomb blast. Meanwhile, Akali Dal (Amritsar) leader Baljit Singh Bhullar submitted a memorandum seeking removal of the slums, alleging illegal encroachment and suspicious activities. https://sanjhisoch.com/56186-2/

A student from Samrala, Punjab, has moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court alleging major discrepancies in the NEET exam. The petitioner claims that one record shows her scoring 715 marks, while another shows only 160 marks. Additionally, it is alleged that the student was issued two different roll numbers for the same exam. The petition questions the National Testing Agency's (NTA) records and seeks an impartial investigation into the matter. The court has initiated the process of seeking responses from the concerned parties. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeephh/punjab/neet-exam-case-samrala-simran-rani-two-roll-numbers-different-marks-high-court/3284385

Shiromani Akali Dal Haryana President Harikesh Singh Mohri has accused Gursimran Mand of running his vehicle over devotees at Gurdwara Sri Panjokhra Sahib. During the Prakash Gurpurb celebrations, Mand's vehicle allegedly hit multiple motorcycles and ran over a youth named Surinder Singh, leaving him with severe chest and leg injuries. Mohri visited the injured in an Ambala hospital and stated that Mand continued to rev the engine while the victim was under the car. The Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has filed a police complaint at Panjokhra Sahib station and offered medical and legal assistance to the victims. https://punjabi.newsd5.in/%E0%A8%B8%E0%A8%BC%E0%A9%8D%E0%A8%B0%E0%A9%8B%E0%A8%AE%E0%A8%A3%E0%A9%80-%E0%A8%85%E0%A8%95%E0%A8%BE%E0%A8%B2%E0%A9%80-%E0%A8%A6%E0%A8%B2-%E0%A8%B9%E0%A8%B0%E0%A8%BF%E0%A8%86%E0%A8%A3%E0%A8%BE/