08112025-LT-01.qxd 11/8/2025 12:30 AM Page 1 c m y b Ludhiana tribune CELEBRATIONS MARK 100 YEARS OF INDIAN HOCKEY SUPERSTAR MOHANLAL’S THUDARUM HEADS TO IFFI India celebrated 100 years of hockey. Indian Hockey Federation was formed on November 7, 1925. P2 Expressing pride over the milestone, Mohanlal took to his X handle and confirmed the selection. P3 » FORECAST MAINLY CLEAR SKY MAX 26°C | MIN 13°C YESTERDAY MAX 26°C | MIN 14°C VICKY, KATRINA KAIF BECOME PROUD PARENTS SUNSET SATURDAY 5.30 PM On Friday, the couple announced arrival of their baby boy in a joint statement on Instagram. P3 » SUNRISE SUNDAY 6:42 AM » SATURDAY | 8 NOVEMBER 2025 | LUDHIANA Situation to be tough in region till Nov third week: Experts A layer of smog engulfs the city on Friday morning. PHOTO: ASHWANI DHIMAN Shivani Bhakoo Tribune News Service Ludhiana, November 7 The Air Quality Index (AQI) of the city in the wee hours of Friday was reported at 357 while it came down to 175 around 1 pm, which still remains “unhealthy”. Thanks to the increasing number of farm fires in this part of the region, which is contributing towards deterioration of the air quality. Talking to The Tribune, Nodal Officer for farm fires in the district Amritpal Singh said on November 6 alone, 29 cases of farm fires were reported from the district, which were highest so far this year. In 2023, 89 farm fires were reported and the graph came drastically down in 2024, to just one on November 6. Experts suggest that AQI levels keep on fluctuating throughout the day and night. An expert from the PPCB, Patiala, said maximum farm fires occur during night hours as farmers feel that as compared to daytime, it was easy to burn stubble during night hours. “It’s the reason that the AQI is at its maximum level during night and early morning hours,” the expert added. Pooja, an asthma patient, said the pollution levels had increased and she faces difficulty in breathing freely when smog levels were high. “I cannot walk in the open during evenings due to smog,” she said. The PPCB experts had already warned that the situation would be tough in the region till the third week of November when farm fires would be at peak all over. Ludhiana, November 7 Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Balbir Singh on Friday said the dengue situation across the state was firmly under control despite heavy monsoon rains this season. Following a thorough review of the dengue scenario and overall health services in Ludhiana, the minister emphasised that coordinated anti-dengue efforts between the Health Department and district administrations had proven effective. He assured that cases would decrease further in coming days. Dr Singh said he personally monitors every dengue case. Teams from the state head- Health Minister Balbir Singh at the Civil Hospital in Ludhiana. quarters were directly contacting patients to confirm that fogging and larval checks had been conducted in their homes and neighbourhoods. A robust ground force of 20,000 ASHA workers and 36,000 nursing students had been deployed for doorto-door larval inspections. On the healthcare front, Dr Singh announced that 1,000 doctors and staff were being recruited at a record pace, Cop’s death turns out to be suicide due to drug overdose Speeding car injures four Tribune News Service Wife, mother-in-law booked for abetment to suicide Mahesh Sharma Raikot, November 7 The Ludhiana (rural) police have launched a hunt for a woman and her mother who had been booked at the Sudhar police station for allegedly abetting the suicide of a policeman. The suspects were identified as Daljit Kaur, victim’s wife, and her mother Lakhwinder Kaur, residents of Alawala village in Haridwar district of Uttarakhand. The victim, Baljit Singh Bomb, had died by suiBaljit Singh Bomb, victim cide due to drug overdose while doing his duty at the gate of the upcoming Halwara airport on Wednesday. retired specialists were being empanelled to fill critical gaps and the remaining 20 per cent staff shortage would be addressed soon. Additionally, the state was empowering over 20 lakh school students with vital life skills, including identifying and destroying dengue breeding sites and managing nosebleeds and snakebites, he said. The minister added that the Mukhmantri Sehat Yojna under which Rs 10 lakh cashless insurance would be given to residents was also likely to be implemented before December 31. — TNS He was found lying unconscious by passers-by on the fateful day and was declared dead by doctors at a private hospital in Sudhar. Initially, he was taken to a government dispensary at Aaittiana village, from where he was referred to the hospital. While earlier it was believed that Baljit had died due to some heart-related ailment while performing duty, recovery of a continued on page 2 Ludhiana, November 7 A speeding car wreaked havoc on a road near Samrala Chowk in the Janakpuri area on Friday evening. Four persons were injured when the vehicle hit them. The car hit a motorcyclist and a cyclist, then ran over two other pedestrians. Two of the victims suffered serious injuries and others got minor injuries. After receiving information about the incident, the police reached the scene and started investigation. — TNS FASHION HAS A NEW ADDRESS Downtown Market, BRS Nagar Shop from 500+ premium brands Here’s why your next stop should be Shoppers Stop: Curated styles & exclusive brands Free Beauty Makeover Personal Shopper Experience E-Gift vouchers worth ₹16,000* on purchase of ₹60,000 Exclusive Loyalty Perks Exclusive offers on 50+ brands* *T&C Apply Ludhiana, November 7 A man was beaten to death in the Kochar Market area late on Thursday night. Residents tied him to a pole and his hands tied behind his back with a rope. He was slapped repeatedly on the face, kicked and punched in the stomach and his entire body was bruised. The police said the man was trying to enter a house when the people assaulted him. As per information, late on Thursday night a man was trying to enter a house in the Kochhar Market area. Some people who were standing nearby asked him why he was entering the house. When they didn’t get a satisfactory reply, they tied him to a nearby pole. They allegedly kicked and punched him in the stomach. The suspect’s condition deteriorated due to the assault and he was admitted to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. ACP Gurikbal Singh told mediapersons that late on Thursday night, some people saw a suspicious man entering someone’s house. He was assaulted by them. The man died while undergoing treatment at the hospital. The deceased and the attackers were being identified and legal action would be taken as per law. — TNS Farm fires on rise, AQI deteriorates Dengue situation under control in state: Minister ASHWANI DHIMAN Man mistaken for thief, beaten to death, probe on APPAREL | SUNGLASSES | WATCHES | PERFUMES | HANDBAGS BEAUTY | ACCESSORIES | HOME | FOOTWEAR Visit us at : Downtown Market, Bhai Randhir Singh Nagar, Ludhiana or online at www.shoppersstop.com c m y b