Hotel Owner, 8-Year-Old Son, Stabbed To Death In Their Delhi House

A hotel owner in his 30s and his eight-year-old son were stabbed to death in their sleep in their house in central Delhi's Paharganj area, police said on Saturday.

The body of the two was discovered Saturday afternoon when the hotel owner's wife and daughter came to check on them failing to get a response after several calls on the man's mobile phone, police said.

The victims were identified as Anuj Singh and his son Raunak.

"Their bodies were discovered on the first floor of the building, where Anuj used to stay with his family. His neck was slit and there were multiple stab wounds on his body. The body was lying on the bed," a police officer said.

His son was lying on the floor in a pool of blood, he said.

The house was ransacked and some valuables were suspected to be missing, the officer said.

DCP (Central) SK Sain said a case of murder is registered at Nabi Karim Police Station and an investigation has been launched into the killings.

"A man from Muzaffarpur, Bihar, identified as Sonu, who was hired as a hotel staff, is our prime suspect as he was staying on the second floor of the building and has been missing since morning," Sain said.

The suspect has also taken away the mobile phone and DVR of the CCTV installed in the building, police said.

Police said Anuj had recently bought a house in Dwarka which he often used to visit.

On Friday too, Anuj along with his mother, wife, and two children had gone to their new house for some prayers. His mother and wife stayed back, he and his son returned.

"It is suspected that Anuj and his son were attacked while both were sleeping. Teams have been formed to nab the suspect," the officer said.

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"अब यह बच्चा मेरे लिए सब कुछ है" : नीतीश ने सत्ता की बागडोर तेजस्वी को सौंपने का फिर दिया संकेत

बिहार के मुख्यमंत्री नीतीश कुमार (Nitish Kumar) ने सत्ता की बागडोर राज्य के उप मुख्यमंत्री तेजस्वी यादव को सौंपने का शनिवार को एक बार फिर संकेत दिया है. जद (यू) नेता कुमार ने पिछले साल कहा था कि जब बिहार में 2025 में अगला विधानसभा चुनाव होगा, तो राष्ट्रीय जनता दल (राजद) के युवा नेता राज्य में सत्तारूढ़ महागठबंधन का 'नेतृत्व' करेंगे. इससे जद (यू) में खलबली मच गई थी और संसदीय बोर्ड के प्रमुख उपेन्द्र कुशवाहा ने यह आरोप लगाते हुए इस्तीफा दे दिया था कि मुख्यमंत्री कुमार ने गठबंधन करते हुए अपने कट्टर प्रतिद्वंद्वी एवं राजद प्रमुख लालू प्रसाद के साथ एक 'सौदा' किया है.

भाजपा नेताओं के साथ 'व्यक्तिगत संबंध' संबंधी हालिया टिप्पणी के मद्देनजर उनके एक बार फिर से पलटी मारने को लेकर जब अटकलें लगने लगीं, तो कुमार ने इसका जोरदार खंडन किया है. तेजस्वी यादव की मौजूदगी में पत्रकारों से बात करते हुए कुमार ने उनके (यादव) कंधे पर हाथ रखा और कहा, 'अब यह बच्चा मेरे लिए सब कुछ है.' यह इशारा राज्य के राजनीतिक हलकों में चर्चा का विषय बन गया. 

जब पत्रकारों ने प्रदेश कांग्रेस अध्यक्ष अखिलेश प्रसाद सिंह से इस बारे में प्रतिक्रिया मांगी तो उन्होंने कहा, 'मुझे नहीं लगता कि मुख्यमंत्री ने जो कहा है, उसमें कोई आश्चर्य की बात है.'

उन्होंने कहा, 'कृपया याद रखें कि मुख्यमंत्री ने अतीत में यह स्पष्ट किया है कि वह चाहेंगे कि तेजस्वी अगले चुनावों में नेतृत्व करें. युवा नेता 2020 में पहले ही अपनी क्षमता साबित कर चुके हैं, जब उन्होंने प्रचार अभियान का नेतृत्व किया था और महागठबंधन जीत के काफी करीब पहुंच गया था.''

हालांकि, भारतीय जनता पार्टी (भाजपा) की बिहार इकाई के अध्यक्ष सम्राट चौधरी ने दावा करते हुए कहा, ‘‘मैं नीतीश कुमार से कई साल छोटा हूं. मैं भी उनके सामने बच्चा हूं. इसलिए अगर वह तेजस्वी को बच्चा कहते हैं, तो कोई दिक्कत नहीं है, लेकिन जो लोग सोचते हैं कि यह उत्तराधिकार का संकेत है, उन्हें याद रखना चाहिए कि यह बिहार के लोगों को तय करना है. जनता ने अगली बार भाजपा सरकार चुनने का मन बना लिया है, क्योंकि लोग लालू और नीतीश को बहुत देख चुके हैं.''

ये भी पढ़ें :

* "जिन्हें आपत्ति है वो केंद्र से बोलकर फिर से करवा लें", जातिगत गणना के आंकड़ों पर सवाल उठाने वालों को तेजस्वी का जवाब
* कभी विरोध करने वाली कांग्रेस को आखिर क्यों भाने लगा जातिगत सर्वे का आइडिया?
* "सामाजिक-आर्थिक डेटा जल्द": जातिगत सर्वेक्षण के बाद सर्वदलीय बैठक में बोले नीतीश कुमार

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NaMo Bharat Ridership Likely To Cross 10,000 Mark On First Day

Services on a priority section of India's first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor began on Saturday and the ridership is expected to cross the 10,000-mark on day one, a senior official of the NCRTC said.

The much-anticipated commencement of commercial operations on the 17-km section of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor began amid excitement among passengers.

The inaugural 'Namo Bharat' train journey kicked off at 6 am, and the services received an "overwhelming response" from commuters, some of whom had arrived as early as 4.30 am, eager to be a part of this historic journey, even from nearby areas like Muradnagar and from far-off areas in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, a senior official of the NCRTC said.

Vinay Kumar Singh, Managing Director of National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) also took a ride on the inaugural day of the 'Namo Bharat' train services.

He welcomed the first set of passengers of India's first 'Namo Bharat' train in the morning, and also interacted with them at platforms and in coaches, officials said.

The first set of passengers have also been acknowledged as the 'First Rider' and a certificate been provided, they said.

'Namo Bharat' trains are equipped with hi-tech features and a number of passenger amenities.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated this section of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor by unveiling a plaque at its Sahibabad station and also took a ride in a train.

Passenger services will go on till 11 pm, and October 21 being a weekend, the numbers are expected to swell further till the end of revenue services, the officials said.

It is expected that the 'Namo Bharat' train ridership can "easily cross the 10,000-mark on the very first day of the services, as per the last update," the NCRTC said in a statement in the evening.

Since morning, passengers were excited and some of them even danced in the aisles inside coaches, expressing their sheer joy and excitement of being the riders of India's first 'Namo Bharat' train. Families and friends also had gathered, clicked pictures, took selfies, and captured videos, all eager to be a part of this historic moment, the NCRTC officials said.

India's first semi-high-speed regional rail service seeks to redefine travel in the region with swift speed and latest technology.

The RRTS is a new rail-based, semi-high-speed, high-frequency commuter transit system with a design speed of 180 kmph, and operational speed potential of 160 kmph.

The priority section, between Sahibabad and Duhai Depot, has five stations -- Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Guldhar, Duhai and Duhai Depot. The segment from Duhai to Duhai Depot is a spur from the main corridor.

Travellers from all walks of life including women, senior citizens, and children were among the first set of passengers, the NCRTC said.

"More crowd was seen at Sahibabad and Duhai Depot stations, and besides those who came just to experience the ride, many office-goers were also among the passengers on day one. A family came with many of their members, old and young, all the way from Kailash Colony in Delhi to take a ride from Sahibabad station," a senior official of the NCRTC said.

The NCRTC has been tasked to oversee the construction of India's first RRTS, between Delhi and Meerut.

The entire 82.15 km Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS is targeted to be operational by June 2025.

Every 'Namo Bharat' train has six coaches, including a premium coach. One coach in every train is reserved for women and it is the coach next to the premium coach.

Also, there are reserved seats for women, specially-abled, and senior citizens in other coaches.

Premium coaches have a seat with a different colour code, a provision for installing a vending machine in future, besides a host of additional commuter-centric features like reclining seats, coat hooks, magazine holders and footrests.

Entry to premium-class coach is through a gated premium lounge at platforms. Every lounge has cushioned seats and a vending machine facility.

People can commute between Sahibabad and Duhai Depot stations on this line in about 12 minutes, officials said.

A one-way journey from Sahibabad to Duhai Depot station on the priority section of this RRTS corridor will cost Rs 50, while the fare for the same route will be Rs 100 in a premium-class coach.

To provide last-mile connectivity to passengers, the NCRTC has ensured availability of electric auto-rickshaws under RRTS feeder services, by roping in service providers stations, the statement.

The DTC has also started an AC electric bus service from Anand Vihar to Sahibabad station with a frequency of 20 minutes. According to the schedule, the first AC electric bus will depart from Anand Vihar ISBT at 6.20 am, while the last one do so at 9.35 pm. From Sahibabad it will be available from 7.05 am to 10.20 pm, it added.

More than 2,000 downloads of the RRTS Connect App took place on day one of passenger operations on the priority section of India's first RRTS corridor, the NCRTC said.

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"Denied Ticket As State Chief Has Grudge Against Me": Rajasthan BJP MLA

BJP MLA from Chittorgarh Chandrabhan Singh on Saturday alleged that he was denied a party ticket because of the party's state president CP Joshi's grudges against him since their student days.

He said his being overlooked would make party face consequences in the entire division as he served the people for 10 years with full honesty.

"This is a local dispute. I was an ABVP worker from here and CP Joshi was in NSUI. This fight has been going on since then. He also became the President and Vice President of NSUI. Since that time the feud in our college has been going on.

"After this, fights within the Panchayat Committee continued. After this, CP Joshi became the state president of the BJP. Since then he has a grudge against me," Singh told reporters.

Singh earlier represented the Chittorgarh seat in 2013 and 2018 whereas CP Joshi is BJP MP from Chittorgarh parliamentary constituency.

The saffron party has fielded Narpat Singh Rajvi from the Chittorgarh assembly seat in an attempt to pacify him for a refusal for a ticket from the Vidhyadhar Nagar seat in Jaipur where Diya Kumari has been declared a candidate.

Rajvi, a five-time MLA, and the son-in-law of former vice president Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, will be contesting again from Chittorgarh after 15 years.

Chandrabhan Singh and his supporters raised slogans against CP Joshi in Chittorgarh and also burned his posters. He also made a post on X raising the same matter.

"Your Chandrabhan will once again live up to your trust. Chittorgarh assembly constituency is my family and the bright future of the family is my only concern," he wrote on X.

Singh said he will have a meeting with the party workers to discuss the issue on Sunday.

"I will sit with the workers and talk about it tomorrow. Whatever the workers say, I will work keeping in mind their feelings," Singh said.

Rajvi became the MLA from the Chittorgarh assembly seat in 1993 defeating Nirmala Shaktawat of Congress. In 1998, Surendra Singh Jadawat of Congress defeated him for the post of MLA.

In 2003, Rajvi once again contested the assembly elections from Chittorgarh and wrested back the seat from Surendra Singh Jadawat.

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दिल्ली के लाल किले की रामलीला में लक्ष्मण की मां के किरदार में अमेरिकी बिहेवियरल थेरेपिस्ट!

दिल्ली के मैदानों की रामलीलाओं में राम चरित्र की चमक के साथ धार्मिक महोत्सव की धूम मची है. लाल किले के मैदान में रामलीला महोत्सव में मनोरंजन का आध्यात्मिक रंगमंच अपनी कला समृद्धि का प्रदर्शन कर रहा है. नव श्री धार्मिक लीला कमेटी के मंच पर इस बार राम लीला में एक विदेशी महिला श्री राम के छोटे भाई लक्ष्मण की माता सुमित्रा का किरदार निभा रही हैं. एली अमेरिका में एक बिहेवियरल थेरेपिस्ट हैं. यह पहली बार है जब वे भारत में किसी राम लीला में कोई किरदार निभा रही हैं.

यह एक अच्छा संकेत है कि नव श्री धार्मिक लीला कमेटी विविधता को बढ़ावा देना चाहती है. यह दिखाता है कि वह सभी को भारतीय सांस्कृतिक परंपराओं में शामिल होने का अवसर देना चाहती है. 

एली का मानना है यह उसके लिए एक रोमांचक अवसर है. यह उन्हें भारतीय संस्कृति और परंपराओं के बारे में जानने का एक अनूठा मौका देगा. साथ ही यह उन्हें एक नए समुदाय के साथ जुड़ने का अवसर देगा. एली इस प्रदर्शन को लेकर उत्साहित हैं. ऐली को यकीन है कि वे लक्ष्मण की मां सुमित्रा का किरदार निभाने में अपना सर्वश्रेष्ठ प्रयास करेंगी.

एली का जन्म और पालन-पोषण अमेरिका में हुआ. उन्होंने वॉशिंगटन विश्वविद्यालय से मनोविज्ञान में स्नातक की उपाधि प्राप्त की है. उन्होंने न्यूयॉर्क शहर में एक बिहेवियरल थेरेपी क्लिनिक में काम किया है. वे पिछले 10 वर्षों से इस क्षेत्र में काम कर रही हैं. वे भारतीय संस्कृति और परंपराओं में रुचि रखती हैं.

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Delhi Records Minimum Temperature Of 16.1 Degrees Celsius

Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 31.1 degrees Celsius on Friday, a notch below the season's average, according to the India Meteorological Department.

The national capital's minimum temperature settled at 16.1 degrees Celsius, two notches below the season's average, the IMD said.

The relative humidity oscillated between 89 per cent and 45 per cent.

The IMD has predicted mainly clear skies for Saturday. The maximum and minimum temperatures in the city are likely to settle at 32 and 16 degrees Celsius, respectively.

Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 190 around 7 pm, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.

An AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'. 

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India Invites G20 Leaders For Virtual Meet Next Month

India has sent invitations to leaders of the G20 member nations for a virtual summit of the grouping next month. At the end of the G20 summit in New Delhi last month, India had announced that it will hold a virtual meet of the leaders before the end of its presidency of the grouping.

"Yes, invitations have been extended. I am not sure whether the date (of the summit) is made public. The countries know the date. There is a fixed date in November that we have," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said at a media briefing in reply to a question.

"We look forward to participation by as many leaders as they can. It's a virtual event. The participation is dependent on the invitee," he said.

"But we do hope that there is a high degree of participation at this summit," he added.

The G20 joint declaration unveiled on September 9 was seen as a significant diplomatic victory for India as it pulled off a breakthrough on the contentious Ukraine conflict amid apprehensions that the summit may not be able to release the document in view of sharp differences on the matter.

As the G20 president, India has been focusing on issues like inclusive growth, digital innovation, climate resilience, and equitable global health access with an aim to benefit the Global South or the developing countries.

The G20 member countries represent around 85 percent of the global GDP, over 75 per cent of the global trade, and about two-thirds of the world population.   The grouping comprises Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, the UK, the US and the European Union (EU).

The African Union was inducted as the new member of the G20 at the New Delhi summit. 

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"Bar And Bench Worked Together For Equality For Citizens": Justice Siddharth Mridul

The bar and the bench are the two wheels of administration of justice and have always worked together to secure liberty, equality and justice for the people of this country, Manipur High Court's chief justice designate Justice Siddharth Mridul said on Wednesday.

Justice Mridul, who has been a judge of the Delhi High Court for more than 15 years, was speaking at the full court reference organised by the high court to bid farewell to him following his appointment as the chief justice of the Manipur High Court.

"I candidly admit that I would not have achieved (what I have) without each one of you holding my hand and raising my spirits through difficult times... "The bar and the bench are the two wheels of the administration of justice which have always worked together in Delhi to secure for the people of this country liberty, equality and justice - social, economic and political," Justice Mridul, who became emotional during his address, said.

He was appointed as additional judge of the Delhi High Court on March 13, 2008 and became a permanent judge on May 26, 2009.

During his address, he made a request to the senior members of the bar to adopt young lawyers and impart necessary skills of advocacy to them and support them with the resources they need to earn a dignified living.

Justice Mridul also advised young lawyers to remember the famous words of scientist Albert Einstein that "you never fail until you stop trying".

"My personal belief is that the objective all of us seek to attain is to ensure the welfare and wellbeing of the lowest social and economic denominator. In other words, the upliftment of the weakest section of the society," he said.

He said he would miss Delhi, the beautiful city, and all the courts here where he has practised as a lawyer.

"I reiterate what I said in the glorious and unforgettable farewell given to me by the Bar today. "Meharban hokar bulalo mujhe chahe jis waqt, main gaya waqt nahi hoon ke fir aa bhi na sakoon (Be kind and call me any time you want, I am not the time gone by that I cannot come back again)," Justice Mridul, known for his penchant for 'Shayari', said.

Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma congratulated Justice Mridul on his elevation and said the citizens of Manipur will greatly benefit from his presence.

"Certainly the blessings will ensure that your tenure in Manipur is a successful one... I am experiencing mixed emotions today. Delhi's loss is Manipur's gain. The citizens of Manipur will be greatly benefitted with your presence, ensuring their confidence in the due process of law," the chief justice said. PTI SKV ADS SKV SK

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Supreme Court Denies Bail To Chandrababu Naidu In Corruption Case

The Supreme Court on Tuesday denied interim bail to former Andhra Pradesh chief minister and TDP supremo N Chandrababu Naidu and said it will pronounce its verdict on his plea challenging the high court order refusing to quash the FIR against him in the Skill Development Corporation scam case.

A bench of Justices Aniruddha Bose and Bela M Trivedi, which reserved its verdict on the TDP leader's petition, did not accept the prayer of senior advocate Harish Salve, who sought interim bail for Mr Naidu, 73, citing his age and the period of 40 days that he has spent in custody.

"I have a request for interim bail. Your Lordships may consider releasing him. If you eventually rule against him, he can go back. In the 2015-16 inquiry, the government's lament was that nothing came of it. Now, in 2021, they are desperately grasping at straws," Mr Salve said, reaffirming that Mr Naidu was falsely implicated in the case.

Senior Advocate Sidharth Luthra, also representing Mr Naidu, too sought interim bail for the former chief minister.

Senior advocate Ranjit Kumar, appearing for the Andhra Pradesh government, opposed Salve and Luthra's request for relief to Mr Naidu, saying his bail application was pending before the trial court which will consider it.

The bench told Mr Luthra it has heard the main matter related to a challenge to the high court order and applicability of section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act in the case against Mr Naidu, and was reserving the judgment.

Section 17A was introduced by an amendment to the PC Act with effect from July 26, 2018. The provision stipulates a mandatory requirement for a police officer to seek prior approval from the competent authority for conducting any enquiry or inquiry or investigation into any offence alleged to have been committed by a public servant under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Mr Naidu has contended the FIR against him was registered without obtaining the prior approval of the competent authority in the Skill Development Corporation scam case, and therefore his arrest was illegal.

The top court also listed for Friday Mr Naidu's separate plea for anticipatory bail in the FiberNet case.

The FiberNet case relates to alleged tender manipulation in allotting a work order under Phase-1 of the AP FiberNet Project involving Rs 330 crore to a favoured company.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Andhra Pradesh police has alleged irregularities in the project right from awarding the tender to completion of the work, causing a huge loss to the state exchequer.

Mr Naidu was arrested on September 9 for allegedly misappropriating funds from the Skill Development Corporation when he was the chief minister in 2015, causing a purported loss of Rs 371 crore to the state exchequer. He is under judicial remand in the Rajamahendravaram central prison. 

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Court Orders Woman To Pay Rs 25,000 Over Rape Charge U-Turn After 6 Years

The Bombay High Court imposed a fine of Rs 25,000 on a woman, who six years ago accused a man of raping her and forcing her to abort twice, only to clarify later that it was a consensual relationship and there was no coercion.

A division bench of Justices Anuja Prabhudessai and NR Borkar in its September 20 order, made available on Tuesday, noted that the woman said before the High Court that she terminated her pregnancies of her own will.

The accused in the case went to the High Court seeking to quash the FIR in the case.

"The complainant has filed her affidavit stating that the relationship with petitioner (the accused) was consensual and that she had taken a conscious decision to abort the pregnancies since she was not legally married. She claims that she is already married to another person and has a child and is living a peaceful family life. She has accorded her consent to quash the FIR and all consequent proceedings," the court noted in the order.

The judges directed that the FIR be quashed accordingly, but also asked the woman to pay Rs 25,000, by way of cost, to the Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai within two weeks.

In 2017, the woman alleged that the petitioner raped her and his family members compelled her to terminate the pregnancies twice.

Even if the allegations in the FIR were accepted in their entirety, the physical relationship between the parties was consensual, the court observed.

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AAP To Make Electoral Debut In Northeast By Contesting Mizoram Polls

Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party has decided to make electoral debut in the northeast by contesting in the Mizoram assembly polls. Rajesh Sharma, AAP's northeast in-charge, told reporters in Delhi today that the decision to expand the organisation and contest elections in the northeastern states was made on Sunday at a meeting with Mr Kejriwal. A coordination committee and a northeast cell will be formed for organisational expansion.

"AAP will also participate in the upcoming Mizoram assembly elections. The details of the number of seats contested and the constituencies will be provided by the state committee, and an announcement regarding it will be made soon," Mr Sharma said.

People in the northeast are grappling with various issues, including education, healthcare, inflation, and unemployment, and they believe that AAP can provide solutions to these problems, he said.

The northeast faces a multitude of issues, including rampant corruption and nepotism. The Chief Ministers in these states often treat the state as their family estate, and government contracts are typically awarded to their family members and friends, he said.  

Government schools, hospitals, and roads are in poor condition and inflation is on the rise. Unemployment is a significant problem. Addressing these issues has become crucial, he added.

After witnessing the party's track record in Delhi and Punjab, the people of the northeast believe that only AAP can accomplish these tasks, Mr Sharma said. So they want AAP to expand its organisation and participate in elections in all the northeastern states.  

In states like Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Manipur, where the BJP is in power, they have initiated divisive politics in a forceful manner, he said, "by dividing communities and stoking tensions, including conflicts like the Kuki-Meitei dispute".

"This has left the people of the northeast quite distressed because they never support this kind of politics. That's why the AAP is determined to expand its organisation with full force in the northeastern states," he added.

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Haryana Chief Minister Lays Foundation Stone Of Domestic Airport At Ambala

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday laid the foundation stone of a domestic airport in Ambala Cantonment, saying it will not only improve connectivity but also spur economic activity.

The civil enclave -- a military airbase area allotted for civil aviation use -- was sanctioned under the UDAN scheme. The airport -- touted as the dream project of Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij, a six-time MLA from Ambala Cantonment -- will be established on 20 acres, alongside the Air Force Station.

The "bhoomi pujan" and foundation stone laying ceremony was done in the presence of Mr Vij, Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala, and Rajya Sabha MP Kartikiye Sharma.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Khattar said the airport will further increase Haryana's connectivity with other states and also spur economic activity.

It can also act as a support facility for the Chandigarh airport, he said.

"When an airport comes up, it spurs economic activity and development," the chief minister said.

The airport, once completed, will also use the already-existing runway of the Ambala Cantonment Airport Station for the landing of commercial aircraft.

Officials said the Union Ministry of Defence has agreed to allow the use of the Air Force airstrip for civil aviation. The ministry also allotted about 20 acres of its land to build the civil enclave, with the Haryana government paying Rs 133 crore.

The Public Works Department of the Haryana government has issued a tender worth Rs 16 crore for the construction of a terminal building.

It has separately approved Rs 25 crore for other works at the airport.

Mr Chautala said a passenger terminal, which can cater to at least 200 people at a time, will come up within six months.

The Haryana government has applied for permission to start flights from Ambala to destinations, including Srinagar, Varanasi, Jaipur, Amritsar and Delhi, under the UDAN scheme.

Mr Vij said once the airport becomes operational, it will also cater to people from western Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab.

The BJP-led government in the state has done a lot of work in Ambala Cantonment and Ambala has made great progress, Mr Vij said.

About the airport project, he said a lot of effort was made to ensure its realisation as it required permission from the Army, Air Force, defence ministry and other departments.

It is a matter of great joy for the people of Ambala that the foundation stone of a very ambitious project has been laid. Every single person in Ambala must thank Khattar for the efforts he made to realise the airport project, the minister said.

It was Prime Minister Narendra Modi's dream that the common man should be able to afford and undertake flight travel and that is why the UDAN scheme was launched, Vij said.

He added that India's prestige has risen globally under Modi's leadership.

Mr Vij also lauded Mr Chautala and said he facilitated all permissions that were required.

When an airport comes up, it does not benefit a city alone but the entire region gets a boost, Mr Vij said. 

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