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

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

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,…
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Surajkund fair accident: Inspector who led rescue to be honoured as martyr

Surajkund fair accident: Inspector who led rescue to be honoured as martyr

Faridabad (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Police Inspector Jagdish Prasad, who died while rescuing visitors after an amusement ride collapsed at the Surajkund International Crafts Festival, will be posthumously granted martyr status, officials said on Sunday. The announcement follows widespread appreciation of his role in ensuring the safety of fairgoers during the emergency. The mishap occurred on Saturday evening when a swing at the 39th Surajkund fair malfunctioned and collapsed, injuring several people. Inspector Prasad, who was posted at the venue, rushed to the site as panic spread and coordinated efforts to pull people out of harm’s way. During the operation, he…
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