Trade Fair in Faridabad

Last 3 days-26th, 27th & 28th January at Dussehra Ground, NIT Faridabad. 092155-90431

Sale in Faridabad

Rajpal Emporium- upto 50% off on woolens
Main market, old faridabad, 0129-4077133

Reliance Digital- 26% to 50% off
Fun city mall (Ginger Hotel Building), Sector 20A, Ajronda Chowk, Main Mathura Road, 6546719
In Crown Interiorz
Meena Bazaar
Madame -flat40% off
Evok - flat 26% on furnitures
9717198229
Croma
Puma 50% off
Allen Solly (also in Crown Plaza)
United colour of benetton- flat 40% off

Big Bazaar (Sarai Khawaza)
easyday
Reliance fresh- Sector 28
Vishal mega mart
COUPON- flat 50% off
Sector 16, 0129-4185307

Aadhaar card centres in Faridabad

Faridabad Post

Long queue of people seeking Aadhaar Card. Go to Uidai website and look for the enrolment centres.

Queue for Aadhaar seekers at Sec 16 market on Jan 23, 2013

Ram Bilas Sharma is new Haryana BJP chief

The Pioneer
A four-time MLA, Ram Bilas Sharma, belongs to Mahendergarh and had served as public Health Minister from 1987 to1990 and Education Minister from 1996 to 1999. He also remained State BJP president from 1990 to 1993.

SOS Children's Villages in Asia: Quality education for youngsters in SOS Vocational Training Centre in Monaragala in Sri Lanka

SOS Children's Villages in Asia: Quality education for youngsters in SOS Vocational Training Centre in Monaragala in Sri Lanka

Today's discounts & offers in Faridabad

19 & 20 January 2013
Ritu wears: 40% off: Eldeco station(9650811388)
Pantaloons: 50% off
Gini & Jony: upto 50% off: Crown Interiorz (0129-4161299)
Bombay Dyeing: upto 50% off: SCF 41, lower ground floor, Sec15 (0129-4003446, 4008898)
Manyavar: Crown Plaza: 0129-4000753
United Colors of Benetton: flat 40% offCrown interior
Allen Solly: upto 60% off on women's wear: Crown Plaza (9811536350), Crown Interior (4032799), SRS Mall (4260165)
Jo-Jo- flat 50% off- sec-15 (tel: 4001811), Old market (tel: 4081223), 21-c market (tel: 4104053)
Easy Day stalls: Sector 31, NIT 5, Sector 9 and Sector 16
Godrej Interio store: Near Old faridabad, 8285010945, 8285010946
New Ludhiana wollen mela-basement bank of maharashtra, NIT (Tel: 8826143241)
Shree Balaji Opticals: Link road, main market, opp.Sec19, old faridabad (tel: 9582353645)Sale also on
Peter England
Numero Uno
Blackberry
Woodland

Bus routes in Faridabad

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http://faridabad.nic.in/fbdroutelist.pdf

Land grab in the Aravalis: Green tribunal steps in

The Times of India
Taking suo motu cognizance of TOI report on how common hilly and forest land in Aravalis is getting fragmented and privatized in the name of consolidation, National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday issued notices to the principal conservator of forest and the chief secretary of Haryana.
The bench headed by Justice Swatantra Kumar has listed the case for hearing on January 23. This is the first time the green tribunal has taken note of a news report on its own considering the possible impact of diverting forest land for non-forest uses.
 

Tale of two cities- Faridabad and Gurgaon

Published on the Globalist

This mention of Faridabad  is adapted from India Grows at Night: A Liberal Case for a Strong State (Penguin) by Gurcharan Das. Copyright © 2012 by Gurcharan Das.

 Indians are baffled by the rise of their country. And for good reason. Consider this tale of two towns on the outskirts of Delhi — Gurgaon and Faridabad.

In 1980, Faridabad had an active municipality, fertile agriculture, a direct railway line to Delhi, a host of well-known industries and state government determined to showcase it as the state of Haryana's future. Gurgaon, located in the same state, was at the time a sleepy village with rocky soil and pitiable agriculture. It had no local government, no railway link and no industry. Compared to pampered Faridabad, it was wilderness.

Twenty-five years later, Gurgaon had become the symbol of a rising India and an engine of international growth. It now has dozens of shiny skyscrapers, 26 shopping malls, seven golf courses and countless luxury showrooms of global brands. It has 32 million square feet of commercial space and hosts the Indian offices of some of the world's largest corporations. Its economy is reflected in fabled apartment complexes with swimming pools, spas and saunas, which vie with the best-gated communities anywhere.

Meanwhile, Faridabad remained sad and scraggly. It is groaning under a corrupt, self-important municipality. How did this happen? Gurgaon's erstwhile disadvantage — that it was more or less ignored by the rapacious state government — turned out to be an advantage. It meant less red tape and fewer bureaucrats who could block its development.

A strong liberal state has independent regulators who are tough on corruption.

Gurgaon flourished primarily because of its self-reliant citizens, who did not sit around and wait for the government. They dug wells to get water. They put in diesel generators to make up for the state electricity board's failure.

They also employed security guards — rather than depend on the police. They used cell phones — instead of landlines of the state-run telephone company. And they used couriers rather than the post office.

Some buildings even installed sewage treatment plants. Since teachers and doctors, although on the state's payroll, did not show up at government schools and health centers, the citizens opened cheap private schools and clinics. Crucially, they even did so in the slums, where fees were as low as Rs 200 ($4) per month.

Modern India is in some ways Gurgaon writ large. When Indians witnessed the stupendous rise of the IT industry and of cities like Gurgaon, they began to ask, "Why do we need a government at all, with corrupt politicians and unresponsive bureaucrats?" And they came to say mockingly, "India grows at night when the government sleeps." To rise without the state is a brave thing. But is it wise or sustainable? Gurgaon would clearly be better off with a functioning public drainage system, reliable water and electricity, good schools, roads and parks, as well as a decent public transportation system.

Ultimately, Faridabad and Gurgaon are both the wrong models of governance for India's future. If red tape and corruption are the downside of Faridabad's model, the problem with Gurgaon's laissez faire model is the lack of basic services. While India's economic rise is a good thing and necessary for lifting the poor, it is not sufficient. We also need honest policemen, diligent officials, functioning schools and primary health centers. In short, India needs a strong liberal-minded state.

Surajkund International Crafts Mela from Feb 01- Feb 15, 2013

Faridabad is all set to host 27th Surajkund crafts fair from Feb 01 to Feb 15 this year. The southern state of Karnataka would be the theme state for the fair. Karnataka received this honour second time. In 1994 Surajkund had Karnataka as a theme state.

More than one million people would witness the performances of about 350 performers and folk artists.

People would have chance to see 300-yr old Kambala Buffalo race of Karnataka. Golf will be the another attraction.

Old aged, children and disabled people can enjoy eCar ride this time. However, Helicopter ride is not available this time around.

2013 edition of  crafts fair has been dedicated to the national bird Peacock.  

Faridabad printing Inc posts new growth

Economic Times
Irrespective of all the odds, printing business in Faridabad has scripted its growth story. As per industry experts, most of the printing units have been thriving here for more than 20 years. Players claim that the city gives them enough scope for growth, and as a result they are growing at over 20 percent every year. Apart from 100 big and small printers, the presence of Thompson Press — one of Asia's biggest players, speaks volumes about the industry's progress. "We publish newspapers, magazines and other media material.

Gurgaon-Faridabad e-way still accident-prone, unsafe

The Times of India
Two years ago when the Gurgaon-Faridabad road was upgraded to an expressway, the residents of private posh colonies and Sikanderpur village on the road were hopeful about getting better infrastructure. But to date there are no streetlights and safety measures on the entire stretch, thus making it highly accident-prone and unsafe for commuters.

Sale of sarees, lehangas, suits by CTC limited in Faridabad

When: 5-20 Jan 2013
Venue: Magpie Tourist Complex, Sec 16A (near Crown Plaza)
Email: ctcglobal@gmail.com
Web: www.ctcindia.com  

High Security number plate for old vehicles in Faridabad is yet to start. You can have these plates for new vehicle only.