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23 Oct

Surajkund Diwali Mela Offers New Market For Local Artisans, Says Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaDiwali 2026, Faridabad, Handicrafts, Haryana news, Local Artisans, Nayab Singh Saini, Surajkund Diwali Mela

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday said the Surajkund Diwali Mela was providing artisans, craftspeople and local producers with a platform to reach new customers and expand their markets. Inaugurating the four-day fair at Surajkund in Faridabad, Saini said the initiative was intended to connect local producers directly with consumers, reduce dependence on intermediaries and help artisans receive better returns for their work. The fair, being held from October 23 to 26, showcases Indian handicrafts, folk culture, traditional art forms and regional food. The Chief Minister welcomed visitors and extended greetings for the festive season,…

20 Oct

Surajkund Diwali Mela 2026: CM Nayab Singh Saini To Inaugurate Four-Day Festival On October 23

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaDiwali 2026, Faridabad, Haryana news, Haryana tourism, Surajkund Diwali Mela

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The third Surajkund Diwali Mela will be held at the Surajkund Mela grounds in Faridabad from October 23 to 26, bringing together traditional handicrafts, Indian cultural performances, festive shopping and regional food. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini is scheduled to inaugurate the four-day event, while Union Minister Manohar Lal will attend the closing ceremony on October 26. Haryana Heritage and Tourism Minister Dr Arvind Sharma will also be present at the inauguration. According to the state government's announcement, the fair will feature around 300 stalls showcasing handicrafts, handloom products, traditional artwork, home décor and items associated…

18 Oct

Surajkund Diwali Mela 2026 From October 23–26: 300 Stalls, Food Court And Kanwar Grewal Live

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaDelhi-NCR Events, Diwali 2026, Faridabad, Haryana, Haryana tourism, Kanwar Grewal, Surajkund Diwali Mela

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The third Surajkund Diwali Mela will be held from October 23 to 26, 2026, at the Surajkund Mela Grounds in Faridabad, bringing together traditional handicrafts, festive shopping, regional food and cultural performances ahead of Diwali. Organised by the Haryana Tourism Department, the four-day event will be inaugurated by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on October 23. Haryana Heritage and Tourism Minister Dr Arvind Sharma and other dignitaries and senior officials are expected to attend the opening ceremony. Union Minister Manohar Lal will be the chief guest at the closing ceremony on October 26, according to the…

27 Sep

Over 135,000 Join Faridabad NaMo Marathon as Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Flags Off Anti-Drug Drive

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanadrug-free campaign, Faridabad, NaMo Marathon, Nasha Mukt Haryana, Nayab Singh Saini, Surajkund

Faridabad (Balwinder Singh) — Haryana witnessed a massive public mobilization against substance abuse on Sunday as more than 135,000 registered participants took to the streets for the ‘Nasha-Mukt Haryana Faridabad NaMo Marathon-2026’ at historical Surajkund. Flagging off the mega running event, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that the strides taken during the marathon represent far more than physical endurance, symbolizing the collective awakening and resolve of the entire state to eradicate narcotics and foster a healthy, disciplined society. Organized under the overarching banner of the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan to commemorate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 25 years of public service,…

29 Aug

Haryana Inks Agreements for Four Integrated Waste-to-Energy Plants to Generate 50 MW of Power

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaFaridabad, Gurugram, Haryana, Nayab Saini, Power generation, Renewable Energy, waste management

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)– In a major initiative towards strengthening urban waste management in Haryana, the State Government has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) for setting up four Integrated Waste-to-Energy Plants. To be established in the Hisar, Ambala, Faridabad and Gurugram clusters, these plants will collectively process 5,000 tonnes of waste per day through scientific methods and generate a total of 50 MW of energy once they become operational. The plants are expected to become operational by October 2028. On the occasion of the signing of the MoUs in Nuh, the Chief Minister said that these agreements mark a major step…

08 May

Haryana Finalizes Preparations for UPSC Preliminary Exam; 89 Centres Established in Gurugram and Faridabad

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAnurag Rastogi, Civil Services Preparation, Faridabad, Gurugram Exam Centres, Haryana Government, UPSC Prelims 2026

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has issued comprehensive directives to ensure the seamless execution of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026, which is set to take place on May 24. During a high-level review meeting held on Friday, Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi emphasized that the state must maintain the highest standards of security and transparency for this prestigious national assessment. To accommodate the significant number of aspirants, the administration has finalized the setup of 89 examination centres across two key districts, with 52 centres established in Gurugram and 37 in Faridabad. The review session,…

31 Dec

Faridabad Police Nab Two Men in Connection with Gang Rape Case

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, TrendingFaridabad

Faridabad (Balwinder Singh): Faridabad authorities have arrested two men accused of gang-raping a 25-year-old woman and abandoning her on the road, resulting in serious head injuries. The victim is currently undergoing treatment at Badshah Khan Hospital. Police said the woman, who had been staying at her parents’ home following a marital dispute, visited a friend’s residence in Sector 23 on Monday evening. While returning late at night, she traveled by auto-rickshaw to NIT 2 Chowk and walked to Metro Chowk to catch transport to Kalyanpuri. According to officials, around midnight, two men in a van offered her a ride. Instead…

29 Oct

Faridabad: 15-year-old girl allegedly abducted, gang-raped in moving car; 4 unidentified men booked

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab15 year old, Big news, Child, Faridabad, Girl, Punjab News, Raped, Top news

National Times Bureau :- A 15-year-old girl from Faridabad, Haryana, was allegedly abducted and sexually assaulted by four men after being taken away in a car on Tuesday evening. The girl, a Class 8 student, had gone to the Sector 18 market around 7 pm on October 26 and was later reported missing when she did not return home. According to police officials, the girl remained missing from around 7 pm on October 26 until 4 am the next morning. The accused reportedly dropped her near her home before fleeing in their vehicle. In the complaint filed by the victim’s…

24 Oct

‘Charan Suhāve’ Guru Charan Yatra Receives Grand Welcome in Faridabad

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaCharan Suhāve Yatra, Faridabad, Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Mata Sahib Kaur Ji

Chandigarh, October 24 – Faridabad witnessed a historic and spiritual moment as the ‘Charan Suhāve Guru Charan Yatra,’ carrying the sacred pair of Sarbansdani Tenth Guru Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj and Mata Sahib Kaur Ji, was received with grandeur. The city resonated with devotion, unity, and service as thousands of devotees gathered to witness the sacred event.Haryana Chief Minister Shri Naib Singh Saini participated in the welcome ceremony at Shri Guru Darbar Sahib Gurudwara, NIT-5, Faridabad. The Chief Minister also welcomed Union Minister Sardar Hardeep Singh Puri on his arrival in Haryana for the journey. Shri Saini honoured…

21 Oct

15-Foot ‘Aashadeep’ Illuminates Faridabad with the Message of Unity, Hope, and Light: Vipul Goel

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAashadeep, Diwali celebration, Faridabad, unity, Vipul Goel

Chandigarh, October 21 — In a grand celebration of Diwali, Haryana Cabinet Minister Vipul Goel lit a 15-foot-tall ‘Aashadeep’ (Lamp of Hope) at Labour Chowk in Faridabad on Monday. The magnificent lamp, crafted from reused ghee and oil tins, symbolizes harmony, unity, and the triumph of light over darkness.Addressing the gathering, Goel said that Diwali marks the victory of truth over falsehood and hope over despair. “The festival becomes meaningful when we resolve to spread this light to every section of society,” he said. The event drew enthusiastic participation from citizens, women, youth, and social organizations, transforming the celebration into…