In Tanel village under Majitha constituency, Amritsar, a youth was allegedly kidnapped and brutally assaulted over suspicion of an illicit relationship. The victim's family claims he was taken to a house, beaten severely, and thrown from the second floor. The youth is currently undergoing treatment for serious head and body injuries. Police have registered a case against 7 individuals including charges of attempted murder and kidnapping. Two main accused have been arrested. Local leaders and family members have alleged political patronage behind the violence and are demanding strict justice. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeephh/trending-news/majitha-tanel-youth-assault-kidnap-case-seven-booked-two-arrested/3279509

A controversy erupted in Amritsar after a Sikh man visited a mosque to seek advice from a Maulvi regarding his buffalo's illness. Nihang Singh Bhupinder Singh Bagga objected to the visit and recorded a video questioning the man. He has now issued a one-week ultimatum to the Maulvi to leave the village, threatening a protest if the demand is not met. He has also called upon the village panchayat and farmer unions to intervene. https://punjabi.abplive.com/news/punjab/controversy-over-going-to-the-mosque-nihang-singh-warns-the-cleric-876828

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announced that the state government will provide free pilgrimage trips to Khatu Shyam, Salasar, Vrindavan, and Rishikesh starting August 1. Under the Mukhya Mantri Teerth Yatra Scheme, the government will bear all expenses for travel, stay, and food. The CM also highlighted other welfare initiatives including the 'Mawan-Dhiyan Satkar Yojana' for women's financial aid and the CM Health Scheme offering up to 10 lakh rupees of free cashless treatment per family annually. He emphasized that 90% of households are getting free electricity and 68,000 government jobs have been provided transparently. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeephh/punjab/cm-bhagwant-mann-free-teerth-yatra-khatu-shyam-salasar-vrindavan-rishikesh-punjab/3279419

On August 2, 2026, Rahu will transition into the Dhanishta constellation (Nakshatra). According to Vedic astrology, this shift is set to benefit four specific zodiac signs: Aries, Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius. These signs may experience financial growth, career advancement, and success in property investments. The article also suggests traditional remedies like chanting Rahu mantras and offering black sesame seeds to Lord Shiva to enhance positive outcomes. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeephh/religion/sawan-2026-rahu-transit-dhanishta-nakshatra-lucky-zodiac-signs-2-august-2026/3278714

Baba Balbir Singh, head of Budha Dal, praised the Punjab government's anti-sacrilege law, calling it beneficial for the Sikh religion. He noted that the law has helped curb incidents of sacrilege in the state and suggested incorporating suggestions from the Sikh community to make the law even stronger and more effective. https://www.rozanaspokesman.in/news/punjab/290726/buddha-dal-chief-baba-balbir-singh-praised-the-sacrilege-law.html

Punjabi University, Patiala has established a special research award in memory of Principal Chhabil Das, the teacher of Shaheed Bhagat Singh and former Principal of National College, Lahore. The award, funded by Saba Dewan and Prof. Chaman Lal, includes a cash prize of 5,000 INR and a citation. It will be awarded to young scholars researching Bhagat Singh, his revolutionary comrades, or the Indian freedom struggle in the Punjabi language. The first award is scheduled to be presented on September 28, 2026, coinciding with Bhagat Singh's birth anniversary. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/trending/punjabi-university-makes-big-announcement-in-memory-of-bhagat-singhs-revolutionary-guru-launches-this-special-award/

August 2026 brings multiple school holidays for students due to national and religious festivals. Major holidays include Independence Day on August 15 (Saturday), Milad-un-Nabi on August 26 (Wednesday), and Raksha Bandhan on August 28 (Friday). The placement of Raksha Bandhan on a Friday creates a 3-day long weekend. Additionally, there are 5 Sundays in the month, providing extra relief to students and teachers alike from the academic routine. https://punjab.news18.com/news/career/a-fun-filled-august-2026-for-school-children-with-a-long-weekend-for-the-rakhi-festival-find-out-how-many-days-schools-will-remain-closed-skm-991620.html

The article explains why hotel rooms often have mirrors placed directly in front of beds. The primary reasons include enhancing natural light to make the room brighter and using reflection to create an illusion of more space in smaller rooms. However, experts mention downsides like Feng Shui concerns regarding negative energy and potential midnight scares for guests. The report also highlights a safety tip: using the 'finger test' to identify two-way mirrors, ensuring guest privacy and security. https://punjab.news18.com/photogallery/ajab-gajab/why-is-there-a-mirror-in-front-of-the-bed-in-a-hotel-room-hotel-staff-explained-the-real-reason-991479.html

Today's top Punjab news features significant updates on former CM Charanjit Singh Channi, the Beadbi (sacrilege) law, and Jathedar Gargaj. The report covers the latest political developments and religious legal discussions currently shaping the state's landscape. https://punjab.news18.com/videos/today-punjab-news-charanjit-channi-beadbi-law-jathedar-gargaj-991392.html

July 31, 2026, is the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) for salaried individuals and non-audit cases. Missing today's deadline could lead to a penalty of up to ₹5,000, though late returns can be filed until December 31. Over 5 crore taxpayers have already filed their returns as of Thursday. Filing is mandatory for high-value spenders, including those with electricity bills over ₹1 lakh or expenditures exceeding ₹2 lakh. Businesses requiring audits have later deadlines in August or October. https://www.rozanaspokesman.in/news/business/310726/today-is-the-last-date-to-file-itr-late-filing-will-attract-a-penalty.html