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Faridabad Police Act Decisively in Surajkund Ride Tragedy, Two Arrested

Faridabad: In connection with the tragic ride collapse at the 39th Surajkund International Crafts Mela-2026 on February 7, Faridabad Police have arrested two accused. The incident claimed the life of Haryana Police Inspector Jagdish Prasad, who was martyred while rescuing injured visitors. An FIR has been registered at Surajkund police station under culpable homicide charges […]

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Surajkund Fair Accident: Haryana Minister Rajesh Nagar inspects site, reviews treatment of injured

Faridabad (Surajkund): Following the unfortunate incident of a ride collapse at the 39th Surajkund International Crafts Mela-2026, Haryana Minister of State for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Rajesh Nagar on Sunday inspected the accident site and reviewed the situation. Before the inspection, the minister visited Supreme Hospital, where he met the injured persons undergoing […]

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Surajkund Fair Tragedy: CM Nayab Saini Announces Relief for Victims, Orders Safety Review

Faridabad, February 8: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has expressed deep grief over the tragic accident at the Surajkund International Crafts Fair in Faridabad, where a swing collapse led to the death of a police officer and injuries to several visitors. Taking immediate cognisance of the incident, the Chief Minister announced a series of […]

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“Artisans can sell handicrafts online all year,” says Dr. Shrivats Krishna as Surajkund Mela goes digital

Faridabad: The Ministry of Tourism will launch an online platform for Surajkund International Crafts Mela, allowing artisans to sell handmade products worldwide throughout the year, said Tourism Secretary Dr. Shrivats Krishna. Addressing a press conference at the mela convention hall, he called Surajkund a global launchpad for traditional artisans. “The online platform will give rural […]

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Surajkund International Crafts Fair 2026 Preparations Reviewed by Haryana Tourism Minister

Faridabad: Haryana Tourism Minister Arvind Kumar Sharma today held a comprehensive review meeting regarding the preparations for the 39th Surajkund International Crafts Fair – 2026, to be held in Surajkund. Following the meeting, he visited the site to inspect the preparations and issued necessary instructions to the officers of the concerned departments. The Tourism Minister […]

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Minister Manohar Lal emphasizes local for vocal; Tourism Minister Dr. Arvind Sharma calls fair a symbol of cultural pride and economic self-reliance

Faridabad: The Surajkund Diwali Fair, organized with the theme “Self-Reliant India”(AatmanirbharBharat) and “Swadeshi” spirit, concluded with a grand cultural ceremony. Union Minister for Power, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, addressed the gathering as the chief guest at the closing ceremony, stating that the government is taking remarkable steps toward building a self-reliant India. He […]

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Record-Breaking Crowd Throngs Surajkund International Crafts Mela

Faridabad, February 16: The 38th edition of the world’s largest crafts fair, the Surajkund International Crafts Mela, witnessed an unprecedented surge in visitors on Sunday, drawing a record-breaking crowd. In just ten days, the fair has attracted 11.70 lakh tourists, bringing it tantalizingly close to surpassing last year’s total of 13 lakh visitors, with the […]

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Government and Administration alert to prevent child labour: ADC Sahil Gupta

Surajkund (Faridabad), February 12,2024: The Haryana State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has issued essential directives regarding children found begging or performing stunts around the 38th International Surajkund Craft Mela premises. Strict compliance with the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, and the Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986, is being ensured, stated […]

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Nuh Jail Stall draws crowds at 38th Surajkund International Crafts Fair

Surajkund (Faridabad), February 12,2025 : The 38th Surajkund International Crafts Fair has introduced a remarkable initiative this year, bringing forth a stall showcasing handicrafts and food products created by inmates from 19 different jails across Haryana. Among these, items crafted by prisoners from Nuh, Hisar, Ambala, Karnal, and Kaithal jails have garnered significant attention from […]

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Surajkund International Craft Fair is a Confluence of Tradition and Modernity: Kala Ramachandran

Faridabad, February 3: Haryana Tourism Corporation’s Principal Secretary, Kala Ramachandran took stock of the preparations for the uoconing Surajkund Fair. She said that the 38th Surajkund International Crafts Fair will be organized on a grand scale. The administration and government are making all necessary arrangements in the best possible manner to ensure a successful event. […]

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