Punjab

In Punjab's Patiala, the roof of a house collapsed due to heavy rains, killing four persons and leaving one injured, on July 21. All five belonged to the same family. IMD has forecasted isolated heavy rainfall and thunderstorms over Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. Reportedly, Patiala witnessed heavy rains along with storms, which caused several trees to fall and damage vehicles.

A polluted dump yard in an industrial site in Punjab's Amritsar, has been transformed into a mini forest by the administration. According to officials, the place has given a recast with a variety of plantations. Furthermore, a wide variety of trees have been planted in the three-acre land. Reportedly, 65 different varieties of trees have been planted in a span of three months.

Chairman of Trident Group Rajinder Gupta, has been appointed as the Vice-Chairman of the State Economic Policy and Planning Board. The government of Punjab made the appointment, which has come into immediate effect. Gupta will hold the office for a tenure of three years. Notably, Gupta was awarded 'Padma Shree' in 2007, which is one of the highest civilian honours in the country.

The apex court of India refused to entertain Jagjit Singh's plea seeking the transfer of Sidhu Moose Wala's murder case to CBI, on July 11. The bench stated that such cases should not be given a "political colour". Meanwhile, Lawrence Bishnoi's father has challenged the transit remand of his son to the Punjab police, which will be heard on July 18. Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi is the prime accused in the case.

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann led AAP government, began to provide 300 units of free electricity across the state, fulfilling one of the major promises made during the elections. He also waived off arrears in electricity bills pending till December 31, 2021. He also stated that guarantee of giving Rs 1,000 to all women in the state, will also be fulfilled within this year.