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Days after swing collapse killed inspector at Surajkund Mela | Ride section cordoned off, cops stationed round the clock, but the show goes on

February 13, 2026 10:44 am

A Faridabad Police spokesperson said that currently three of those who sustained injuries in the swing collapse are admitted to Supreme Hospital.

The amusement ride area of Surajkund Mela has been temporarily closed as a precautionary measure.

'Was calm, humble': Colleagues remember cop who died amid Surajkund swing collapse rescue op as family bids final adieu amid state honours

February 09, 2026 8:41 am

Ayush Sinha, Deputy Commissioner, Faridabad, and Parth Gupta, Managing Director, Haryana Tourism Corporation Limited, insisted that all technical checks were in place and daily mechanical inspection reports were being sent.

India’s largest craft fair, Surajkund Mela 2025, champions the 'orange economy'

February 22, 2025 12:28 pm

At the Surajkund Mela 2025, handmade crafts, cultural exchanges, and women-led businesses shine.

Surajkund Mela: A cultural spectacle celebrating India's diverse arts and crafts

February 17, 2024 7:36 pm

The annual Surajkund Mela promotes artisans from all corners of India and beyond while championing community partnership and sustainability. The 37th edition of the festival is on till Feb 18.

Express News Quiz: John Wick 4, WPL auctions & a year of Ukraine war

February 17, 2023 10:21 pm

This week’s news quiz is tougher than usual. How well do you think you’ll do?

Soft power, sustainability, and crafts: Inside Surajkund Mela 2023

February 14, 2023 3:07 pm

Concluding on February 19 this year, Surajkund Mela is organised every year to encourage and nourish craft-based livelihoods, traditions, and tourism

36th Surajkund Mela inaugurated | India has never believed in expansionism: Dhankhar

February 04, 2023 7:45 am

The Vice President said that Indian economy had become the fastest growing among major economies globally and that artisans and craftsmen had made significant contributions in this regard.

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Paused since pandemic, Surajkund mela restarts, CM Khattar in attendance

March 20, 2022 3:25 am

The 15-day international crafts fair is being organised after a gap of two years due to Covid. Uzbekistan is the partner nation of the fair. Jammu and Kashmir is the ‘theme State’.

Colours of Surajkund: A look at some rare arts and crafts at the fair this year

February 12, 2019 12:06 pm

The partner nation at the fair is Thailand with a dedicated pavilion exhibiting Thai craft, art, silks, herbal products, traditional clothing, and other souvenirs from the country.

On Surajkund Day 1, Fadnavis gives Rs 3 cr for war memorial

February 02, 2019 2:35 am

The announcement was made at the inaugural ceremony of the Surajkund International Crafts Mela in Faridabad, where Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was the chief guest.