Punjab is facing a severe grain storage crisis as the state holds 290-295 lakh tonnes of wheat and rice against a capacity of 180-190 lakh tonnes. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has written to the Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi, requesting the central government to speed up the movement of existing grain to other states via railways. The CM urged increasing the movement pace to 15 lakh tonnes per month to vacate space for the upcoming paddy harvest. https://www.rozanaspokesman.in/news/punjab/300726/punjab-likely-to-face-major-food-grain-procurement-crisis-news-in-punj.html

State Bank of India (SBI) has launched the 'Har Ghar Lakhpati' scheme, a customized recurring deposit (RD) variant aimed at helping small and medium-income groups build a corpus of ₹1 lakh or more. Investors can choose a tenure between 3 to 10 years with interest rates ranging from 6.50% to 6.75% for general citizens, while senior citizens get an additional 0.50%. The scheme allows a loan facility up to 90% of the deposit amount. Accounts can be opened via the YONO app or at any SBI branch with basic documents like Aadhaar and PAN. https://punjab.news18.com/news/business/sbi-har-ghar-lakhpati-rd-scheme-deposit-rules-interest-rate-calculator-sk-991754.html

Arvind Kejriwal, the National Convener of the Aam Aadmi Party, has accused the BJP-led central government of attempting to block his scheduled town hall event. He alleged that the police tried to cancel the booking at the Constitution Club. Kejriwal claimed that the government is forcing E20 petrol on citizens despite automobile companies failing to provide written assurance regarding its impact on vehicle mileage and engine health. He warned the Prime Minister to withdraw the E20 petrol initiative, stating that the public would otherwise force the government to do so. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeephh/national/arvind-kejriwal-e20-petrol-town-hall-bjp-allegations-punjabi-news/3277828

News18 Punjabi presents 'Superfast 100', a comprehensive bulletin featuring 100 major news updates from Punjab. The report highlights key political developments involving CM Bhagwant Mann, Raja Warring, and Charanjit Singh Channi. It covers essential state updates, administrative decisions, and significant events occurring across Punjab in a rapid format. https://punjab.news18.com/videos/top-news-punjab-today-100-superfast-100-raja-warring-channi-cm-mann-992084.html

SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami has urged the Central Government to respect Sikh sentiments regarding the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor. Reacting to Union Minister Kirti Vardhan's response in Parliament, Dhami stated that the corridor is not just an administrative matter but a symbol of faith for Sikhs worldwide. He emphasized that Kartarpur Sahib is the sacred place where Guru Nanak Dev Ji spent his final years and called for the corridor to be reopened with adequate security measures, balancing national safety with religious freedom. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeephh/punjab/sgpc-demands-reopening-of-kartarpur-sahib-corridor-harjinder-singh-dhami/3280049

The Indian government has decided to keep the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor closed for now, citing security concerns at the border. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that while they respect the religious sentiments of the Sikh community, the safety of pilgrims remains the top priority given the current security situation on the India-Pakistan border. The decision came in response to inquiries by MPs Harsimrat Kaur Badal and Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer during the Parliament session. The government assured that the situation will be reviewed once security conditions become favorable. https://punjabi.newsd5.in/%E0%A8%AA%E0%A9%B0%E0%A8%9C%E0%A8%BE%E0%A8%AC-%E0%A8%B0%E0%A8%BE%E0%A8%B8%E0%A8%BC%E0%A8%9F%E0%A8%B0%E0%A9%80%E0%A8%95%E0%A8%B0%E0%A8%A4%E0%A8%BE%E0%A8%B0%E0%A8%AA%E0%A9%81%E0%A8%B0-%E0%A8%B8/

On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann paid tributes in Chandigarh, while Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the War Memorial in Drass, Ladakh to honor the fallen heroes. Both leaders remembered the supreme sacrifices of the Indian soldiers during the 1999 Kargil War. https://punjab.news18.com/videos/punjab/kargil-vijay-diwas-live-cm-mann-rajnath-singh-990194.html

Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann dedicated development projects worth over Rs 107 crore to Sunam on the martyrdom day of Shaheed Udham Singh. Key projects include an Armed Forces Preparatory Institute in village Cheema costing Rs 98.68 crore, a trauma center, a blood bank, and a drug warehouse. During the state-level event, the CM emphasized fulfilling martyrs' dreams through quality education, healthcare, and corruption-free governance. He also highlighted government initiatives like the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana offering Rs 10 lakh cashless treatment and the distribution of financial aid to women under the Mawan-Dhiyan Satkar Yojana. https://punjab.news18.com/news/punjab/joint-efforts-are-essential-to-build-the-punjab-and-india-envisioned-by-our-martyrs-cm-bhagwant-singh-mann-skm-991929.html

Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Garhgaj of Sri Akal Takht Sahib urged the government to consult the high-level committee regarding amendments to the sacrilege law. Speaking during the Miri Piri Khalsa March from Jaito to Sri Muktsar Sahib, he emphasized that religion and politics are inseparable in Sikhism. He warned the community against anti-Panthic forces and recalled the sacrifices of the Jaito Morcha. The march received a warm welcome from the youth and devotees across various villages, featuring historical weapons and displays of Sikh heritage. http://www.quamiekta.com/2026/08/02/66525/