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Hooda to start ‘Samvidhan Bachao’ yatra from Ambala tomorrow

Along with Hooda, state Congress president Udai Bhan, Ambala MP Varun Chaudhary and other senior Congress leaders will also attend.

On Friday, the MLA chaired a special meeting of Congress workers and office-bearers at his residence to discuss the programme. (HT File)

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Published on May 03, 2025 08:00 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Visiting Himachal or Chandigarh? Haryana’s new highway will get you there faster

Highway dreams: Haryana to get new super route connecting Ambala to Panchkula in a flash. Your travel time is about to shrink.

New 6-lane highway incoming! Ambala to Panchkula travel just got an upgrade.(Image by Pixabay)

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Updated on Apr 08, 2025 07:15 PM IST

PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Chandigarh

Ambala gears up for its first-ever literature festival on April 19

The literary extravaganza in Ambala will bring together authors, poets, and performers for a series of discussions, book launches, and interactive sessions

The literary festival in Ambala is a unique opportunity for literature lovers, aspiring writers, and creative minds to engage with literary stalwarts, gain insights into the craft of storytelling, and celebrate the magic of the written word. (HT Photo)

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Published on Apr 01, 2025 07:47 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ambala

Budget proposal: Ambala IMT project to pick up pace

Saini also mentioned setting up 10 new IMTs on lines of IMT Kharkhoda, which was among the major poll promises of the BJP during the campaign for assembly polls last year.

In the budget presented by CM Saini, who also holds the finance portfolio, he said, “Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (HSIIDC) will develop the IMT on at least 800 acres of land in the first phase in Ambala city.” (Sourced)

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Published on Mar 20, 2025 08:54 AM IST

ByBhavey Nagpal, Karnal

Vij urges Khattar for metro link between Ambala, Chandigarh

Vij stated that when Khattar was the chief minister, he never created any obstacles in the development of Ambala Cantonment or Haryana.

Union power minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Haryana energy minister Anil Vij celebrating Holi in Ambala on Friday. (HT Photo)

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Published on Mar 16, 2025 05:56 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Karnal

₹18-lakh relief for family of Ambala man killed in mishap

After hearing arguments of both parties and perusing the documents, the tribunal approved a compensation of ₹18.34 lakh for the victim’s family, directing the car driver and owner, along with the insurer, to pay the amount along with 7.5% interest

The victim, Kuldeep Singh, hailed from Bhita village in Ambala’s Barara tehsil. He ran a canteen at a fabric factory in Shahbad and also a dairy in his village. (iStock)

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Published on Mar 02, 2025 08:58 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Ambala BSP leader’s murder: Shooter killed in encounter with Haryana Police, STF

The deceased was identified as Sagar, a native of Shahzadpur town of Ambala district, inspector Deepender Singh of the STF said

A team led by Singh, along with cops from Ambala, acting on a tip-off, raided Mullana to nab Sagar, who tried to flee after firing at them. (HT Photo)

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Published on Jan 30, 2025 05:18 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Karnal

Drug dealer, on the run for 19 years, arrested in Ambala

They identified the arrested suspect as 38-year-old Rakesh Singh alias Rinku of Tundla Mandi in Ambala. He was arrested by a crime branch team on Wednesday

A suspected interstate drug dealer was arrested from Ambala when he arrived there to meet his family after being on the run for about 19 years, Faridabad police said. (FILE PHOTO)

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Updated on Jan 25, 2025 05:48 AM IST

ByDebashish Karmakar

Haryana considering new schemes in budget to promote startups: Saini

In an earlier episode, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had also praised the efforts of Kaithal’s young farmer, Virendra Yadav, for his work on stubble management.

Chief minister Nayab Saini watching Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme in Kaithal on Sunday. (Sourced)

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Updated on Jan 20, 2025 06:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Farmers to resume march to Delhi tomorrow, security beefed up at Shambhu border

On Friday, farmers halted their march towards Delhi after they were met with tear gas and resistance from security forces

Farmers react as they try to get cover from tear gas, while they march towards New Delhi to press for better crop prices promised to them in 2021 at the Shambhu barrier, a border crossing between Punjab and Haryana. REUTERS(REUTERS)

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Updated on Dec 07, 2024 09:42 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Ambala administration asks Punjab farmers to reconsider proposed march to Delhi

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Published on Dec 05, 2024 12:16 AM IST

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850 acres of land found suitable for IMT in Ambala: DC

For this township, 426 farmers have offered about 2,076 acres of land on the e-bhumi portal and the government will build an excellent IMT equipped with all kinds of facilities, said DC

Gupta further said that during a meeting with chief secretary in June, the issue of farmers demanding higher rate then collector rate-- <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>34 lakh-- came up. (HT File)

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Updated on Nov 13, 2024 06:48 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Karnal

Speeding bus rams into truck on Delhi-Amritsar highway, driver injured

The intensity of the accident was such that the front cabin of the bus was completely damaged, while rescuers had to extricate the seriously injured driver with the help of a hydraulic cutter.

The damaged bus after it rammed into a truck near Ambala on the New Delhi-Amritsar national highway on Tuesday.

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Published on Oct 29, 2024 04:05 PM IST

ByAsian News International

Ambala mayor’s BJP entry leaves Goel camp jittery

Sharma, wife of former minister Venod Sharma, won the MC elections on their party Haryana Jan Chetna Party (HJCP)’s cylinder symbol in December 2020

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Updated on Sep 03, 2024 09:50 AM IST

ByBhavey Nagpal, Karnal

Haryana minister Aseem Goel gets notice for poll code violation

In the notice, the sub-divisional magistrate-cum returning officer, Ambala city, said that they have received a complaint from the Election Commission of India (ECI) pertaining to distribution of bags, bearing Goel’s picture, which contained watches and clothes.

Ambala returning officer on Saturday sent a show-cause notice to transport minister Aseem Goel, who represents Ambala city assembly seat, for allegedly violating the model code of conduct (MCC). (HT Photo)

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Updated on Aug 25, 2024 06:56 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Rohtak

Rain fury: 2 lives lost in Ambala, Yamunanagar

In Ambala, 25-year-old Harmeet slipped into a seasonal drain near Dukheri village and drowned, while in Yamunanagar, farmer Satpal died after the Somb river’s embankments broke, and water suddenly entered his fields.

Residents on a waterlogged lane outside Ambala district courts on Monday. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Aug 13, 2024 10:22 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Karnal

Mother held for killing 2 minor girls in Ambala

On July 31, two sisters aged 11 and six were found dead at their house under mysterious circumstances with strangulation marks. The bodies were found by their elder brother while the parents were away at work. Based on the allegations by the family, a neighbour was detained for having a money dispute with them.

Nearly a week after two minor sisters were found dead at their house in Ambala, the police on Tuesday stated that they have arrested their mother for the brutal murder of the duo. The accused is a resident of Ambala City. (Representational image)

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Updated on Aug 07, 2024 07:40 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Karnal

Heavy rain lashes Haryana, Ambala records 141 mm

Almost entire Haryana received rain barring Faridabad, Palwal and Yamunanagar, says India Meteorological Department.

A waterlogged road in Sector 66 of Gurugram on Thursday. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

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Published on Aug 01, 2024 10:32 PM IST

ByBhavey Nagpal, Karnal

NHM workers to end strike within a day or two: Minister Gupta

Health minister Kamal Gupta was in the town to inspect the under-construction civil enclave (domestic airport) site in Ambala Cantonment, where he also met various delegations of doctors and health workers

After meeting an NHM delegation, Health minister Kamal Gupta said, “They are like our brothers and bureaucracy has a positive response on their demands. Meetings will take place and I believe there will be an agreement between both and the strike will get over within a day or two.” (HT File)

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Updated on Aug 01, 2024 07:32 AM IST

ByBhavey Nagpal, Karnal

Bronze haul: Celebrations hit a crescendo at DAV-10

With the achievement, Manu and Sarabjot have also become the first Indian pair to script the history; Incidentally both are students at DAV College, Sector 10 in Chandigarh

DAV College sports in-charge Amanendra Mann (centre) with Olympic bronze medallists Sarabjot Singh and Manu Bhaker. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Jul 31, 2024 09:28 AM IST

ByBhavey Nagpal, Chandigarh

Seven DCs transferred in Haryana

As per orders, managing director, Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation, Sushil Sarwan was posted as deputy commissioner (DC), Kurukshetra, replacing Shantanu Sharma, who was posted as DC, Sirsa

The Haryana government on Saturday transferred deputy commissioners (DCs) of seven districts. (Representational image)

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Published on Jul 27, 2024 07:09 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Ahead of assembly polls, Selja to begin padyatra from Ambala

The campaign dubbed as “Congress Sandesh Yatra” will begin from Ambala City, part of the Ambala parliamentary constituency she represented twice in the Lok Sabha. Two-time MLA and minister of state for transport in the Nayab Saini government, Aseem Goel currently represents Ambala City in the state assembly.

Former Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) president and Sirsa Lok Sabha MP Kumari Selja is all set to kick-off her padyatra from Ambala on Saturday, with an aim to connect with urban voters ahead of the assembly elections slated for October this year. (ANI File)

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Updated on Jul 27, 2024 07:42 AM IST

ByBhavey Nagpal, Karnal

Naraingarh murders: Ex-serviceman was eyeing younger brother’s property, say cops

Bhushan, who retired from the armed forces nearly seven years ago, with six of his relatives ended the lives of his younger brother Harish Kumar, his wife and mother Saropi Devi. The accused did not even spare his two nieces and a 6-month-old nephew

The police have so far established that the land measuring that was distributed equally among the brothers by Om Prakash was the primary reason behind the murders. (Getty image)

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Updated on Jul 24, 2024 05:48 AM IST

ByBhavey Nagpal, Karnal

Haryana: Ambala police release detained farm leaders after protest

Farmers from various places in Punjab and Haryana were scheduled to gather at the New Grain Market in the morning to welcome comrade Navdeep Singh Jalbera; However, Kisan Mazdoor Morcha senior members Amarjeet Singh Mohri and Ranjeet Singh Raju, among others, were detained before they could reach the venue

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Updated on Jul 18, 2024 06:04 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Karnal

Haryana: Sigh of relief for Ambala traders as HC orders opening of Shambhu border

Barricaded for over five months with the deployment of central and state security forces, the closure of the border over the Ghaggar flyover in the territory of Haryana has largely impacted businesses related to clothing, hotels, tourism and others

It also had an adverse impact on health services for the people living along the border in Patiala, who usually commute to Ambala city for treatments. (HT File)

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Updated on Jul 11, 2024 07:34 AM IST

ByBhavey Nagpal, Karnal

Congress’ Nirmal Singh protests against closure of Shambhu border in Ambala

The Haryana-Punjab border at Shambhu has been closed since February 10 as the farmers haven’t been able to march towards Delhi leading to losses to local traders and shopkeepers.

During his address, Nirmal Singh said that the farmers wanted to go to Delhi to raise their demands, but the state government has been stopping them at the border. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Jul 05, 2024 08:56 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Karnal

Drugs worth ₹15.93 crore burned in Panchkula

The Ambala Range and Panchkula commissionerate, under the Drug Free India Campaign, did this to send a message to the youth

Drugs burned in Panchkula to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. (HT Photos)

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Updated on Jun 27, 2024 09:14 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Panchkula

Ambala passport kendra shifts to new location

The new location of passport seva kendra, Ambala, would be equipped with modern facilities and better amenities for the convenience of the public.

The office location of passport seva kendra, Ambala, at Plot no 2014A, Chandigarh Road, Ambala City is shifting to a new location at Plot no. 01, Sector-7, Galaxy mall, Ambala City. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Jun 22, 2024 06:32 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Varun sails through BJP stronghold of Ambala

Varun’s victory margin might be small, but the grand-old party’s legislator registered his win even in the Naraingarh assembly segment, the home town of chief minister Nayab Saini. Here, the margin with the runner-up and BJP candidate Banto Kataria was 20,906 votes.

One-time MLA Varun Chaudhary, 44, is all set to step into the Parliament after winning the reserved Ambala seat with a margin of 49,036 votes on Tuesday. (HT File)

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Updated on Jun 08, 2024 08:02 AM IST

ByBhavey Nagpal, Karnal

Varun Chaudhary shatters saffron fold’s hat-trick dream in Ambala

The saffron fold had bet on Banto Kataria, a lawyer, to carry forward the legacy of her late husband, three-time MP Rattan Lal Kataria, who died in 2023

Congress’ Varun Chaudhary receiving his victory certificate in Ambala on Tuesday. (HT Photo)

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Published on Jun 05, 2024 05:55 PM IST

ByShailee Dogra, Panchkula

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Along with Hooda, state Congress president Udai Bhan, Ambala MP Varun Chaudhary and other senior Congress leaders will also attend.

Highway dreams: Haryana to get new super route connecting Ambala to Panchkula in a flash. Your travel time is about to shrink.

The literary extravaganza in Ambala will bring together authors, poets, and performers for a series of discussions, book launches, and interactive sessions

Saini also mentioned setting up 10 new IMTs on lines of IMT Kharkhoda, which was among the major poll promises of the BJP during the campaign for assembly polls last year.

Vij stated that when Khattar was the chief minister, he never created any obstacles in the development of Ambala Cantonment or Haryana.

After hearing arguments of both parties and perusing the documents, the tribunal approved a compensation of ₹18.34 lakh for the victim’s family, directing the car driver and owner, along with the insurer, to pay the amount along with 7.5% interest

The deceased was identified as Sagar, a native of Shahzadpur town of Ambala district, inspector Deepender Singh of the STF said

They identified the arrested suspect as 38-year-old Rakesh Singh alias Rinku of Tundla Mandi in Ambala. He was arrested by a crime branch team on Wednesday

In an earlier episode, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had also praised the efforts of Kaithal’s young farmer, Virendra Yadav, for his work on stubble management.

On Friday, farmers halted their march towards Delhi after they were met with tear gas and resistance from security forces

Ambala administration asks Punjab farmers to reconsider proposed march to Delhi

For this township, 426 farmers have offered about 2,076 acres of land on the e-bhumi portal and the government will build an excellent IMT equipped with all kinds of facilities, said DC

The intensity of the accident was such that the front cabin of the bus was completely damaged, while rescuers had to extricate the seriously injured driver with the help of a hydraulic cutter.

Sharma, wife of former minister Venod Sharma, won the MC elections on their party Haryana Jan Chetna Party (HJCP)’s cylinder symbol in December 2020

In the notice, the sub-divisional magistrate-cum returning officer, Ambala city, said that they have received a complaint from the Election Commission of India (ECI) pertaining to distribution of bags, bearing Goel’s picture, which contained watches and clothes.

In Ambala, 25-year-old Harmeet slipped into a seasonal drain near Dukheri village and drowned, while in Yamunanagar, farmer Satpal died after the Somb river’s embankments broke, and water suddenly entered his fields.

Almost entire Haryana received rain barring Faridabad, Palwal and Yamunanagar, says India Meteorological Department.

Health minister Kamal Gupta was in the town to inspect the under-construction civil enclave (domestic airport) site in Ambala Cantonment, where he also met various delegations of doctors and health workers

With the achievement, Manu and Sarabjot have also become the first Indian pair to script the history; Incidentally both are students at DAV College, Sector 10 in Chandigarh

As per orders, managing director, Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation, Sushil Sarwan was posted as deputy commissioner (DC), Kurukshetra, replacing Shantanu Sharma, who was posted as DC, Sirsa

Bhushan, who retired from the armed forces nearly seven years ago, with six of his relatives ended the lives of his younger brother Harish Kumar, his wife and mother Saropi Devi. The accused did not even spare his two nieces and a 6-month-old nephew

Barricaded for over five months with the deployment of central and state security forces, the closure of the border over the Ghaggar flyover in the territory of Haryana has largely impacted businesses related to clothing, hotels, tourism and others

The Haryana-Punjab border at Shambhu has been closed since February 10 as the farmers haven’t been able to march towards Delhi leading to losses to local traders and shopkeepers.

The Ambala Range and Panchkula commissionerate, under the Drug Free India Campaign, did this to send a message to the youth

The new location of passport seva kendra, Ambala, would be equipped with modern facilities and better amenities for the convenience of the public.

Varun’s victory margin might be small, but the grand-old party’s legislator registered his win even in the Naraingarh assembly segment, the home town of chief minister Nayab Saini. Here, the margin with the runner-up and BJP candidate Banto Kataria was 20,906 votes.

The saffron fold had bet on Banto Kataria, a lawyer, to carry forward the legacy of her late husband, three-time MP Rattan Lal Kataria, who died in 2023

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