A 26-year-old Punjabi youth named Lovepreet Singh from Tapa Mandi, Barnala, drowned in the Lachine Canal in Montreal, Canada, while trying to save his friend who had accidentally slipped into the water. Both youngsters lost their lives in the tragic incident. Lovepreet had moved to Canada about two and a half years ago on a work permit after his father, a retired CRPF soldier, sold their land to fund the trip. The grieving family has appealed to the Indian and Canadian governments to help bring Lovepreet's body back to Punjab for the final rites. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/diaspora/canada-punjabi-death-a-young-man-from-tapa-mandi-died-while-saving-his-friend-who-was-drowning-in-a-canal/

A school bus from Chitkara School carrying 30 children met with an accident in Sector 26, Panchkula. The bus collided with six stationary cars while trying to avoid an oncoming vehicle. Fortunately, all 30 students are safe and were transferred to another bus by school management. Local residents apprehended the driver, and Chandimandir police are currently investigating the incident. https://www.rozanaspokesman.in/news/haryana/070726/accident-involving-a-chitkara-school-bus-in-sector-26-panchkula.html

The Punjab and Haryana High Court is set to hear a crucial case regarding the pending Dearness Allowance (DA) and pay commission arrears for 8 lakh Punjab government employees and pensioners. While a single bench previously ordered payment by June 30, the government challenged it in a division bench. Today, the court will examine the government's roadmap for payment. Employees currently receive 18% less DA than central employees and have threatened a massive strike on July 17 if their demands are not met. https://punjabi.abplive.com/news/punjab/punjab-and-haryana-highcourt-decision-on-punjab-government-employees-da-today-875063

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Chandigarh on July 17. The administration has intensified preparations at Punjab Engineering College, issuing eight tenders in a single day. A major ₹2.02 crore tender has been allocated for a 6,000-square-meter waterproof German hangar tent equipped with a 600-ton air conditioning system. During his visit, the PM will inaugurate projects at PGI and Panjab University and virtually dedicate four modernized railway stations (Kalka, Mohali, Amb Andaura, and Anandpur Sahib) under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. Extensive arrangements including VIP lounges, high-resolution CCTV cameras, and heavy-duty generators are being organized for the event. https://punjabi.abplive.com/district/chandigarh/pm-modi-visit-on-17-july-in-chandigarh-875064

Two Punjabi youths drowned to death in the Lachine Canal in Montreal, Canada. One of the deceased has been identified as 26-year-old Lovepreet Singh from Tapa Mandi, Barnala, while the other was from Butala village, Amritsar. The incident occurred when Lovepreet jumped into the canal to save his friend who had accidentally slipped. Lovepreet, an only son, was working as a trailer driver in Canada. His father, a former soldier, had sold 2.5 acres of land to send him abroad for a better future. https://www.ptcnews.tv/news-in-punjabi/two-youths-from-punjab-drowned-in-a-river-in-the-canadian-city-of-montreal-4426560

The Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rainfall alert for Punjab until July 12. Significant rainfall is expected starting Tuesday, particularly in Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Fatehgarh Sahib, Roopnagar, and Mohali. The monsoon is predicted to be fully active across the state on July 11 and 12, potentially leading to a 5-degree drop in temperature, providing relief to residents and farmers. https://www.ptcnews.tv/news-in-punjabi/punjab-weather-7-july-heavy-rain-alert-issued-in-punjab-till-july-12-4426558

AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal has urged the Goa CM to implement a 10 lakh health insurance scheme similar to Punjab, citing a collapsed health system in Goa. He highlighted issues like vacant posts in hospitals and lack of medical equipment, noting that Punjab covers 2350 ailments unconditionally. He emphasized that even the poorest should have access to top private hospitals. https://propunjabtv.com/cm-should-take-a-lesson-from-punjab-and-provide-health-insurance-worth-rs-10-lakh/

The Meteorological Center in Chandigarh has issued a yellow alert for heavy rain in Punjab until July 12. Monsoon is fully active across the state, specifically affecting districts like Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, and Mohali. While temperatures have dropped by about 1.7 degrees Celsius, humidity remains high. Electricity demand in the state has crossed 15,000 MW, and water levels in Bhakra and Pong dams are rising due to increased inflow from recent rainfall. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeephh/chandigarh/punjab-weather-monsoon-alert-heavy-rain-10-districts-till-12-july/3262259

Prominent Pollywood actors and singers, including Diljit Dosanjh's colleagues, have expressed strong resentment over the ban on the film 'Satluj' (based on Jaswant Singh Khalra). Artists like Ratan Aulakh, Jasbir Jassi, and Darshan Aulakh criticized the government for suppressing historical truths and freedom of speech. The Punjab government has also stepped in, promising support for the film's re-release while questioning the reasons behind the censorship. https://www.etvbharat.com/pa/entertainment/pollywood-celebrities-come-out-in-support-of-diljit-dosanjh-film-satluj-pbs26070700843

Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal has received relief from a Chandigarh district court in the Kotkapura firing case. The court has granted him permission to travel abroad from July 7 to July 11. However, the court has directed him to ensure his presence in India before the next hearing scheduled for July 18. https://propunjabtv.com/sukhbir-badal-gets-relief-in-kotkapura-firing-case-court-allows-him-to-travel-abroad/