The Punjab Government, under the leadership of Forest and Wildlife Protection Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak, has recommended 7 proposals for de-silting in the Beas and Ravi rivers to mitigate flood risks and protect wildlife habitats. Following a study by IIT Ropar, the State Wildlife Board approved 6 sites in Beas (Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala, Gurdaspur) and 1 in Ravi near Kathlore-Kushalian sanctuary. The move aims to restore natural river flow and benefit species like dolphins and gharials by increasing water depth. The proposals are now sent to the National Board for Wildlife for final approval. https://punjab.news18.com/news/punjab/standing-committee-of-state-wildlife-board-recommends-sending-proposals-to-national-board-for-wildlife-for-final-approval-ak-985320.html

A high-voltage drama unfolded in Bullepur village near Khanna when a youth climbed onto his roof after seeing a Counter Intelligence team. Fearing an encounter, he recorded and went live on social media, refusing to come down for two hours. The police had arrived for a verification based on intelligence inputs. After persistent persuasion by senior officials, the youth finally surrendered and was taken into safe custody. https://punjab.news18.com/news/punjab/punjab-youth-climbs-onto-roof-after-seeing-police-suspicion-of-encounter-raised-sk-985282.html

A high-voltage drama unfolded in the Bullepur area of Khanna when a man climbed onto his roof and refused to come down for two hours after seeing a Counter Intelligence team. The man viralized a video claiming he feared a police encounter. After intense persuasion by Khanna police, he was safely taken into custody for questioning regarding a verification input. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeephh/punjab/high-voltage-drama-in-khanna-youth-climbs-onto-roof-after-seeing-counter-intelligence/3262618

El Nino conditions are posing a significant threat to India's energy sector as experts predict lower wind speeds during the June-September monsoon season. This could reduce wind power generation, which accounts for over 10% of India's 520 GW capacity. With hydro power already under pressure due to low rainfall and electricity demand expected to hit a record 272 GW, the grid may face immense stress. The Capacity Utilization Factor (CUF) of wind projects is expected to drop from 38% to 31%, potentially forcing a higher reliance on coal-based thermal power plants and increasing overall costs. https://punjab.news18.com/photogallery/national/el-nino-effect-low-wind-speed-adversely-impact-green-energy-generation-57-gigawatt-power-crisis-sk-985110.html

A massive landslide in Wayanad, Kerala, has claimed four lives, while four others remain missing. Following heavy rainfall of 226mm in 24 hours, a viral video showed a bus and a tanker being swept away by debris. Rescue operations by NDRF and fire services are underway to find the missing persons. While 10 injured people are being treated in hospitals, the landslide also destroyed a church and a house. Rescue efforts are hampered by a bridge buried under debris. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeephh/national/wayanad-landslides-trucks-washed-away-people-ran-to-save-their-lives/3262665

Moga Police arrested three drug smugglers, including a habitual offender with seven previous cases, and seized one kilogram of heroin near the Lohgarh bridge on the Moga-Jalandhar highway following a tip-off. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/punjab/moga-police-arrest-three-with-one-kilo-of-heroin/

A delegation of the Shaheed Bhagat Singh Lok Hit Committee met SDM Rajpura to submit a memorandum regarding an incomplete embankment on the Pachi Dara. They warned that if the embankment breaks due to recent rains, several villages including Suhron and Khanpur Bhoglan could face severe flooding. The villagers have held the administration responsible for any potential loss of life or property due to this negligence. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/punjab/if-there-is-any-damage-the-administration-will-be-responsible-villagers-protest-against-the-administration-over-the-incomplete-dam/

The condition of the Beas River bridge has become critical due to rising water levels and floods. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely as the structural integrity of the bridge faces a potential threat, which could disrupt traffic at any moment. Local residents and commuters have been advised to remain cautious. https://punjab.news18.com/videos/beas-river-bridge-condition-floods-update-985271.html

Former IAS officer Jagmohan Raju has written a letter to the Governor of Punjab regarding the controversy surrounding the movie 'Satluj'. He has demanded an impartial investigation into the painful and dark era of Punjab to bring out the truth behind historical events mentioned or related to the film. https://punjab.news18.com/videos/satluj-movie-controversy-985261.html

A government primary school teacher named Gurpreet Singh allegedly jumped into a canal in Gurdaspur, Punjab, due to work pressure related to 'SIR Duty' (School Improvement and Review). Before taking the step, he informed a colleague over the phone about his mental distress and inability to complete the tasks on time. His car was found parked near Bhattian Bridge. Local police and divers are currently conducting a search operation to locate him. https://punjab.news18.com/news/punjab/gurdaspur-disturbed-by-sir-duty-government-teacher-jumped-into-canal-called-fellow-teacher-and-said-ak-985273.html