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Ambala road accident: Haryana Roadways driver held after bus mows down father-son
The accused, identified as Mohit, was driving the bus belonging to the Sonepat depot. The victims, Amarnath, 52, and his son Keshav, 22, both residents of Ambala Cantt, were travelling towards Ambala City on their two-wheeler when the bus hit them near Shastri Colony on National Highway-44 on Monday
Published on Mar 05, 2025 10:36 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Karnal
Anil Vij alleges internal conspiracy to defeat him in 2024 polls
Sharpening his attack on his own party (BJP) and chief minister Nayab Singh Saini, state cabinet minister Anil Vij on Monday shared some pictures, claiming that “workers” seen with a “friend” of the CM were also seen with an Independent candidate whom he defeated in the state assembly polls last year.
Published on Feb 04, 2025 08:48 AM IST
Bhavey Nagpal, Karnal
‘He’s flying around on his Udan Khatola’: Vij takes swipe at Saini
The statement comes a day after Vij threatened to observe a fast-onto-death alleging non-compliance with his orders
Published on Feb 01, 2025 07:34 AM IST
Bhavey Nagpal, Karnal
On Day 1 in office, transport minister Anil Vij inspects 3 bus stands, suspends Ambala in-charge
During his visit to the Ambala Cantt bus stand, Vij found several issues, including encroachment by shopkeepers, poor sanitary conditions at the toilets, and suspended Ajeet Singh, the bus stand in-charge.
Updated on Oct 22, 2024 09:02 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Karnal
Ambala: SD College lifts zonal youth festival trophy
SD College, Ambala Cantt, won all trophies in music, dance, literature, theatre, fine arts, among others, in the fest
Updated on Oct 21, 2024 08:34 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ambala
Haryana polls: BJP veteran Anil Vij wins Ambala Cantt by a margin of 7,248 votes
BJP's Anil Vij has won the Ambala Cantt against Independent candidate Chitra Sarwara. He has earlier served as a cabinet minister in the state government.
Updated on Oct 08, 2024 03:49 PM IST
Roundabout | A songster from the Ambala-Patiala school of poetry, theatre & culture
Ambala boy Shilender Singh Sodhi, alias Shellee, has emerged as an eminent lyricist in the changing scenario of Bollywood songs sung true to the mood of present times
Updated on Sep 22, 2024 07:50 AM IST
Nirupama Dutt
Congress with Hisar merchants’ shutdown:Haryana former CM Hooda
The Congress leader said, “Unemployment and failed law and order are the reasons why the youth are agitating against recruitment scams and for job demands and the traders are agitating for security.”
Updated on Jul 06, 2024 06:16 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Karnal
Elderly man found murdered in his home in Ambala
The deceased was a resident of Kandora village in Gonda district of Uttar Pradesh and lived alone here, they said
Updated on Apr 23, 2024 08:10 AM IST
Press Trust of India, Ambala
Defence minister Rajnath’s rally in Yamunanagar on June 29
Yamunanagar district president Rajesh Sapra said Rajnath will address a huge rally at Jagadhri grain market
Updated on Jun 24, 2023 11:26 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Ambala
28 trains cancelled as Punjab farmers begin three-day rail roko agitation
Farmers are protesting against the Centre’s three agriculture bills; divisional railway manager says only 14 pairs of special passenger trains were to be operated, as routine passenger train service remains suspended due to Covid-19
Published on Sep 24, 2020 06:30 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Amritsar | HT Correspondent
Man shot at in Ambala, alleges ₹20 lakh extortion bid
The victim, Sumit Kumar from Khatik Mandi, and his friend, retired Army man Sunil Dutt, were on a two-wheeler when a car drove up alongside and six men attempted to kidnap Kumar
Updated on Jun 08, 2020 11:34 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | HT Correspondent
Eleven cabinet berths up for grabs in Haryana
Only few MLAs to be sworn as ministers today; 7 BJP, 3 JJP, 2 independent legislators in the reckoning
Updated on Oct 26, 2019 10:18 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | Hitender Rao
Haryana verdict: BJP prevails in twin Ambala City, Cantt seats
Anil Vij’s personal rapport with voters and the “report card” detailing his performance in the past five years helped the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader retain the Ambala Cantonment seat, as results for the Haryana assembly elections were declared on Thursday.
Updated on Oct 25, 2019 12:53 AM IST
Munieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh
Two Panjab University engineering students land ₹41L jobs with Microsoft
Shivank Bali and Tarun Khullar, both 21, are computer science engineering students of the University Institute of Engineering and Technology and will work as software development engineers
Updated on Oct 23, 2019 01:03 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | Dar Ovais, Chandigarh
Haryana elections: Ambala Cantt records its lowest turnout
Ambala Cantonment registered the lowest turnout in its history with only 62% of the total 1.96 lakh voters turning up to exercise their right. The voter turnout in the Ambala City seat also fell sharply to 60.4% against the 2014’s 70% as the elections took place for the Haryana Vidhan Sabha on Monday.
Updated on Oct 22, 2019 01:05 AM IST
Munieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh
Devp, jobs remain bone of contention in Ambala Cantt
In the Ambala Cantonment constituency, it is a fight between five-time MLA and Haryana cabinet minister Anil Vij, who is going for a hat-trick of wins on a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and two first-time contenders. Pitted against him is Congress candidate Venu Singla Aggarwal, a close confidante of state Congress president Kumari Selja; and a Congress rebel and former national general secretary of Mahila Congress Chitra Sarwara, contesting as an independent candidate.
Published on Oct 20, 2019 12:25 AM IST
Munieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh
New Delhi-Katra Vande Bharat Express to start from Oct 3
As per the schedule released, the train will depart from New Delhi on Saturday at 6am and after halting at Ambala Cantt, it will reach Ludhiana at 9.19am
Updated on Sep 27, 2019 10:50 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ludhiana | HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Five trekkers rescued from Churdhar range in Himachal
Sirmaur superintendent of police Ajay Krishan Sharma says the trekkers had lost their way while descending from the peak.
Updated on Aug 10, 2019 06:43 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | HT Correspondent, Shimla
Army Colonel’s mother bludgeoned to death at Ambala Cantt residence
Her body, with hands and legs tied together and chilli powder smeared on her face, was found lying in a pool of blood.
Updated on Jul 13, 2018 10:34 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ambala | HT Correspondent
BD High School, Ambala Cantt, established in 1904, maintains its excellence even today
British-era testament: Hands-on training and emphasis on discipline makes the school, set up as a philanthropic venture in 1904, maintain its aura even today
Updated on Jul 02, 2018 04:15 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ambala | Rajesh Moudgil
Angry passengers hold up train for 1 hour over dirty toilets, coaches at Ambala station
Someone pulled the emergency chain of the Mumbai-Katra Swaraj Superfast Express when it was leaving the station. Passengers gathered at the platform and threatened they would not allow the train to move till the coaches were cleaned.
Updated on Jun 27, 2018 06:09 PM IST
Press Trust of India, Ambala (Haryana) | HT Correspondent