04112024-LT-01.qxd 11/4/2024 12:36 AM Page 1 c m y b Ludhiana tribune LBA, LUDHIANA PLAYERS ADVANCE INTO LEAGUE EXPLOSION ON ASR-HOWRAH MAIL INJURES FOUR SALMAN KHAN IN HYDERABAD TO SHOOT FOR SIKANDAR LBA and district players advanced into round robin league phase in state basketball championship. P2 Passengers panic and jump from the train as it approaches the Sirhind railway station. P3 It marks the reunion of Salman Khan with Sajid Nadiadwala after Kick, which was released in 2014. P4 » » » FORECAST MAINLY CLEAR SKY MAX 32°C | MIN 14°C YESTERDAY MAX 32°C | MIN 15°C SUNSET MONDAY 5.34 PM SUNRISE TUESDAY 6:39 AM MONDAY | 4 NOVEMBER 2024 | LUDHIANA Man stabbed to death over parking, four hurt Neighbour booked for murdering girl Ludhiana, November 3 After the body of a 21-year-old girl was found in the house of her neighbour, the Model Town police registered a case of murder against the man late on Saturday evening. Tribune News Service Ludhiana, November 3 A man was stabbed to death with a sharp weapon in the Shimlapuri area of Suraj Nagar here on Saturday morning. Five persons said to have suffered injuries in the case. When the injured were taken to the Civil Hospital, one of them declared brought dead by doctors. As per information, when Nirmal Singh was parking his bike in the street near his house on Sunday morning, his neighbour Jyoti reached the spot. There was a heated argument between the two over parking vehicles. The situation turned ugly as Jyoti attacked the man with a sharp weapon. Meanwhile, around four persons who came to save Nirmal also got injured. Nirmal’s relative Balkirat Singh said the deceased was a resident of the Shimlapuri area. A person, Jyoti, from the area attacked him with sharp weapons. Nirmal’s nephew and some other people went to rescue the victim but the attacker Body was found in suspect’s kitchen The suspect was identified as Vishawnath Pandit. He was yet to be arrested in the case. The complainant, the mother of the deceased and a resident of Azad Nagar, said her daughter had gone missing under mysterious circumstances on October 30 from their house and they searched for her at various places but in vain. On Saturday morning, on suspicion when the house of their neighbour Vishawnath was searched by breaking open its lock, the body of her daughter was found in the kitchen. The body was kept under the shelf, wrapped in a blanket. She alleged that the suspect had been keeping a bad eye on her daughter and it seemed that on October 30 he forcibly took her daughter to his room and killed her. After killing her daughter, he locked the room and fled the scene. SI Parmider Singh said a raid was being conducted to nab the suspect. — TNS City AQI dips from 339 to 108 Shivani Bhakoo Tribune News Service Ludhiana, November 3 From air quality index (AQI) of 339 on Saturday following bursting of crackers for two days, the AQI in Ludhiana came down to 108 on Sunday. From ‘poor’ air quality, it improved to ‘moderate’ on Sunday. Crackers were one of the reasons for the sudden raised pollution levels in the industrial city as residents burnt crackers worth about Rs 15 crore during the Diwali celebrations. At the same time, closed factories were also one of the major reasons for the sudden decline in the AQI. The industrial units remained shut for four consecutive days due to Diwali, Vishwakarma Day and Govardhan Puja and now, these will be opened on Monday. One of the factory owners in the city said many factories emitted smoke and that also added to the environment degradation. “Crackers were burnt in big quantities, hence, pollution levels rose but the celebrations were stopped on Saturday and then there were four holidays in all factories and units, due to which the AQI witnessed a considerable low on Sunday. Last year, the AQI on November 3 in Ludhiana was recorded at 174 as compared to 108 today. Residents hope in coming days, there will be rain and idust particles would be settled. “Though we love the festival of lights the most, these days are too bad for people’s health due to the presence of smog due to farm fires and bursting of crackers. I feel suffocated and prefer to remain in the four walls after Diwali. It takes several days to clear the environment,”said Khushi, an asthma patient. Residents show blood spilled outside the residence of the deceased in Shimlapuri. HIMANSHU MAHAJAN OLD GRUDGE REASON FOR ATTACK Deceased’s relative Balkirat said Nirmal’s family had an old rivalry with Jyoti. Earlier also, both parties had filed complaints with the police but then compromise was reached in the matter. However, Jyoti was still holding a grudge against the victim, which became the reason for the murderous attack. injured them too. Nirmal succumbed to his injuries. The injured include Vijay, Vishwajeet, Manjeet Singh Baba and Balraj Singh. Balkirat said Nirmal’s family had an old rivalry Getting ready for Chhath with Jyoti. Earlier also, both parties had filed complaints with the police but then compromise was reached in the matter. However, Jyoti was still holding a grudge against the man, which HIMANSHU MAHAJAN became the reason of the murderous attack. SHO inspector Balwinder Singh said both parties had a dispute in 2023. The man who is being accused of the murder was booked by the police in some criminal case on the complaint of Nirmal’s family in 2023. There was a fight between the two families almost every day due to the old enmity. From ‘poor’ air quality on Saturday, it improved to ‘moderate’ in Ludhiana on Sunday. ASHWANI DHIMAN Policeman, others hurt in two clashes CIVIL HOSPITAL Tribune News Service A huge rush at the Ludhiana railway station as migrants wait for their trains to travel to their native places for Chhath Puja. Ludhiana, November 3 The Civil Hospital, Ludhiana, has been witnessing brawls almost every other day raising questions over security arrangements at the institution. Two incidents came to light on Saturday night. In one of the incidents, when the ASI asked family members of a man to wait outside the hospital due to rush in the emergency ward, the suspect got angry and punched the ASI on his jaw. In another case, there was a dispute between two parties. Both groups came face to face at the hospital. According to information, in the first incident, a person from the Tibba Road area, who claimed to be an ex-serviceman, reached the hospital in an injured condition. He was accompanied by several people. When Munir Masih, the ASI on duty at the emergency ward, asked the people accompanying him to go out and wait outside the emergency, the man punched the policeman in the face. In the other incident, while consuming alcohol on the Haibowal-Jassian road, two friends had a fight over some financial dispute. Later, the duo, along with their companions, came to the hospital for medical checkup. Both parties clashed again at the hospital. Members of both groups beaten each other in the emergency ward of the hospital. Many persons who were injured in the attack got their medical check-up done and complained about the matter to the police. Five incidents in 10 days A total of five such incidents occurred at the Civil Hospital in the past around 10 days. A week ago, two groups, who came to get medical treatment at the hospital, clashed with each other in the emergency ward. The miscreants tossed turbans of each other at the hospital during the clash. Even women were also beaten up on the hospital premises. On the night of October 23, there was a clash between taxi drivers near Sherpur Chowk. Later, the situation turned worse when they pelted bricks and stones at each other near the main gate of the hospital. In yet another incident a few days ago, two groups pelted bricks and stones at each other outside the police post of the hospital during a clash. Shivani Bhakoo Tribune News Service Ludhiana, November 3 The festival season is over and some respite is in sight for the common man as the prices of vegetables have come down considerably. Tomatoes, which cost Rs 8090 per kilogram in the wholesale market, are now available for just Rs 30. In retail though, these are still sold for anywhere between Rs 50-Rs 60 per kilogram. The rates of all seasonal vegetables have come down after the festival season. According to dealers, the rate of potatoes is Rs 25 per kilogram in the wholesale market, Rs 35 per kilogram for cauliflower, Rs 35 per kilogram for carrot, Rs 50 per kg for capsicum, Rs 10 per kg for spinach and Rs 60 per kg for lemon. The prices of beans, broccoli and red-yellow pepper bells still remain on the higher side at Rs 150 per kilogram each. ASHWANI DHIMAN Veggie prices in downward spiral as festive season ends DC lauds farmers of 3 villages for eliminating farm fires VENDORS IN STREETS KEEP HUGE MARGINS Vendors in streets were still keeping huge margins by selling the vegetables at much higher prices. Tomatoes were still over Rs 40-50 per kg with them. Similarly, each vegetable was sold with a margin of Rs 20-Rs 30 per kg. "Vendors keep huge margins. We expect that now for two to three months, there would be respite as far as the prices of vegetables are concerned,” said a resident. Some respite is in sight for the common man as the prices of vegetables have come down considerably. “The rates of vegetables have dropped as per expectations. In the festival season, the rates are always high and once these festive days are over, the rates come down, giving respite to the common man,” said Lucky, a wholesale dealer of vegetables in the main Sabzi Mandi near Karabara Road. Meanwhile, the vegetable vendors in the streets were still keeping huge margins by selling the vegetables at much higher prices. The tomatoes were still over Rs 40-50 per kg with them. Similarly, each vegetable was sold with a margin of c m y b Rs 20-Rs 30 per kg. Rekha Sharma, a resident of Civil Lines, said lowering of vegetable prices was the need of the hour. “Every time I went out to get vegetables, I spent Rs 500 as every vegetable was expensive. The vendors keep huge margins. We expect that now for two to three months, there would be respite as far as the prices of vegetables are concerned,” said Rekha. Tribune News Service Ludhiana, November 3 Deputy Commissioner Jitendra Jorwal praised farmers of Macchian Kalan, Bounkar Dogran and Dhanansu villages for their significant contribution to environmental preservation by achieving zero farm fires. He commended their effective management of paddy stubble using both ex-situ and in-situ techniques. During a visit to Macchian Kalan, where farmers are preparing stubble bales, Jorwal expressed satisfaction over the collaboration between farmers and the administration in eliminating stubble burning. Later, he inspected fields in Bounkar Dogran and Dhanansu, where farmers are utilising various tools such as super seeders, hap- DC Jitendra Jorwal with farmers at a village in Ludhiana on Sunday. py seeders, smart seeders, mulchers and reversible MB ploughs to incorporate stubble into the soil. Jorwal said farmers in these villages had made a visionary decision to protect the environment by avoiding stubble burning. He highlighted how these farmers adopted mod- ern agricultural techniques through cooperative societies, either via custom hiring or pooling resources, thus saving the environment from harmful practices. “I am confident that these innovative farmers will lead the state in demonstrating. continued on page 2