News for 'Gurgaon district'

No one can 'touch' Aravalli, says SC; puts jungle safari project on hold

No one can 'touch' Aravalli, says SC; puts jungle safari project on hold

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has halted Haryana's jungle safari project in the Aravalli range until experts clarify the definition of 'Aravalli range,' citing concerns about environmental protection and potential damage to the eco-fragile area.

8 Of India's Oldest Companies

8 Of India's Oldest Companies

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Which were India's first companies that still exist today? Many trace their origins to over a century back. These venerable organisations are business entities. But they chronicle the beginnings of Corporate India.

'Thar Desert Will Reach Delhi Soon'

'Thar Desert Will Reach Delhi Soon'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

'The natural barrier that is Aravalli, you are demolishing it, then who will stop the desert?' 'In future, I predict that people will roam around with oxygen cylinders in Delhi because they won't be able to breathe.'

Rentals on rise: Robust office space demand set to benefit landowners

Rentals on rise: Robust office space demand set to benefit landowners

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Office space owners are looking at good times ahead as rentals are expected to rise due to demand for Grade A office spaces outpacing supply that has been sluggish due to construction delays, long gestation periods and developers' interests shifting to residential.

From IIT-Delhi To Sugar Land City Council

From IIT-Delhi To Sugar Land City Council

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

'A large part of my effort will be solving issues for the whole of Sugar Land, all communities, all populations.'

Gurgaon-Manesar belt return to normal

Gurgaon-Manesar belt return to normal

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

Only Rico Auto Industries, whose Gurgaon plant was the epicentre of the strike after the death a worker in a group clash on Sunday, continued to be under lock-out.

'There was panic in the streets': Syria returnees

'There was panic in the streets': Syria returnees

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

A batch of Indian nationals, who returned to their homeland on Saturday after being evacuated from crisis-hit Syria, recalled the panic situation they faced in that country but praised the Indian Embassy there for being in 'constant touch' with them.

Private hospitals to boost cancer care, beds count

Private hospitals to boost cancer care, beds count

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

'Cancer incidence is projected to increase by 12.8 per cent by 2025 compared with 2020, necessitating more dedicated cancer treatment centres and specialised beds.'

Haryana records 67.90% voter turnout

Haryana records 67.90% voter turnout

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

Haryana has recorded a voter turnout of 67.90 per cent with Ellenabad assembly seat in Sirsa district witnessing the highest polling percentage at over 80 per cent, according to the updated figures of the Election Commission on Sunday.

Gurgaon is 'Gurugram' now

Gurgaon is 'Gurugram' now

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Gurgaon, the corporate hub of Haryana on the outskirts of Delhi, will now be known as 'Gurugram'.

Over 60% voter-turnout recorded in Haryana polls

Over 60% voter-turnout recorded in Haryana polls

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

The voter turnout recorded in the 2019 assembly polls was around 68 per cent.

BJP makes inroads in Dalit, Jat strongholds of Haryana

BJP makes inroads in Dalit, Jat strongholds of Haryana

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party, which pulled off a hat-trick of wins in Haryana by bucking anti-incumbency, managed to make significant inroads into the Dalit seats and Jat strongholds.

Haryana polls: Turncoats, family members in BJP's 1st list

Haryana polls: Turncoats, family members in BJP's 1st list

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Veteran party leader Anil Vij will seek re-election from his Ambala Cantt stronghold.

Farmers hold protests at district headquarters in Punjab, Haryana

Farmers hold protests at district headquarters in Punjab, Haryana

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

The Haryana Police closed the Ambala-Patiala highway after protesters gathered at the Shambhu border point with adjoining Punjab. The ruling Congress also held protests in Punjab, with the state unit chief Sunil Jakhar participating in one near the Shambhu border.

Locust attack: Delhi govt puts all districts on high alert

Locust attack: Delhi govt puts all districts on high alert

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

An advisory issued by the Delhi development commissioner said that residents can distract the locusts by making high-decibel sound through beating of drums, utensils; playing high-volume music, bursting crackers, and burning neem leaves.

Regular raids, CCTV cameras in Gurgaon pubs and bars

Regular raids, CCTV cameras in Gurgaon pubs and bars

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

A team of police and district officials will conduct a thorough checking of pubs, bars and lounges in Gurgaon to ensure that 'hookah' and liquor are not served to youth below the age of 25.

Gurgaon: Mock drills conducted at shopping malls

Gurgaon: Mock drills conducted at shopping malls

Rediff.com16 Mar 2007

The MGF Metropolitan Mall and DT City Centre Mall were completely evacuated by the district police in Gurgaon as part of the mock drill, which began on Friday afternoon.

'Unemployment Is A Ticking Time Bomb!'

'Unemployment Is A Ticking Time Bomb!'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

'The government should come back as a job creator as it did in the 1960s and the 1970s.'

Injured VC Shukla airlifted to Medanta hospital, Gurgaon

Injured VC Shukla airlifted to Medanta hospital, Gurgaon

Rediff.com26 May 2013

Senior Congress leader V C Shukla, who was injured after heavily-armed Maoists ambushed a convoy of party leaders in Chhattisgarh's Bastar district, was on Sunday airlifted to a hospital in Gurgaon near New Delhi from Raipur

Haryana will take action against those behind Nuh violence: Union minister

Haryana will take action against those behind Nuh violence: Union minister

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party's Gurgaon MP also met the family members of one of the home guards killed in the violence and paid tributes to him.

Gurgaon-Bihar: 8 days, 1,000 km and 11 men on 11 cycle rickshaws

Gurgaon-Bihar: 8 days, 1,000 km and 11 men on 11 cycle rickshaws

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Kumar had registered for the Shramik Special train. Everyday, he hoped his phone will ring and he will be asked to come to the station. But, only his landlord's call came everyday asking when he would pay the due rent. Dejected with the wait, Kumar decided to go to the Gurgaon Railway Station where he was refused an entry.

Gangwar in Gurgaon court, 3 killed

Gangwar in Gurgaon court, 3 killed

Rediff.com5 May 2006

Two men who shot a gangster in the court premises were gunned down by the police.

Unitech, Telenor may go to arbitration in S'pore

Unitech, Telenor may go to arbitration in S'pore

Rediff.com17 May 2011

Unitech has already got a stay on the rights issue from the Gurgaon district court, while Telenor's appeal against this decision has been declined by the Punjab and Haryana high court.

Soha Ali Khan's arms licence cancelled

Soha Ali Khan's arms licence cancelled

Rediff.com8 May 2008

Gurgaon District Magistrate Rakesh Gupta cancelled the licence issued to Soha in November 1996 on the ground that she had not attained the mandatory age of 21 years when Soha applied for the licence. According to the district officials, Soha was only 18 years old when she sought the licence. Under the Arms Act, a person has to be 21 years to get a weapon licence.

Haryana plans Rs 70cr power plan for Gurgaon

Haryana plans Rs 70cr power plan for Gurgaon

Rediff.com20 Sep 2007

As per the plan, the Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam would set up one 220-KV substation and seven other units with a capacity of 66 KV each, besides strengthening six existing 66-KV substations in the district

Compromise may end Maruti logjam

Compromise may end Maruti logjam

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

Workers' representatives largely giving in on good conduct bond; want revocation of most dismissals, suspensions.

Mahi pulled out dead from borewell

Mahi pulled out dead from borewell

Rediff.com24 Jun 2012

Rescuers on Sunday pulled out four-year-old Mahi dead from the 70-feet-deep borewell near Manesar where she was trapped for the last four days.

'Mastermind's plan': Haryana HM on Nuh violence

'Mastermind's plan': Haryana HM on Nuh violence

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

'The level of violence that took place and also occurred at different points, the way stones were collected, the way weapons were brandished, the way shots were fired, it does not appear to have happened all of a sudden'

Share your favourite 'Tiger' Pataudi memory

Share your favourite 'Tiger' Pataudi memory

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

Former India cricket captain Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi passed into the ages on Thursday evening in Delhi after battling a lung infection that was diagnosed about three months back. As the world mourns his death, we invite you to share your memories of the legendary cricketer.

Land row: District commissioners give clean chit to Vadra

Land row: District commissioners give clean chit to Vadra

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

There has been no undervaluation of properties sold or bought by Robert Vadra or his companies in four Haryana districts, a probe ordered by whisteblower IAS officer Ashok Khemka is understood to have found amid a row over deals between Congress chief's son-in-law and DLF.

Reliance Haryana SEZ to get Rs 24-cr refund

Reliance Haryana SEZ to get Rs 24-cr refund

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

Reliance Haryana SEZ, a joint venture between Reliance Ventures Ltd -- an Reliance Industries subsidiary, and Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation has so far bought 7,001 acres of land in Jhajjar district and about 1,200 acres and 1,383.68 acres of HSIIDC land in Gurgaon.

Of Jhajjar SEZ and rocketing land prices

Of Jhajjar SEZ and rocketing land prices

Rediff.com24 Mar 2008

The price surge at Jhajjar has more to do with skyrocketing land prices near the SEZ site plus a recent rumour that the Haryana government may increase the minimum price for land acquisition to more than Rs 55 lakh (Rs 5.5 million) per acre.

Yoga classes by Baba Ramdev to be taught in Haryana schools

Yoga classes by Baba Ramdev to be taught in Haryana schools

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

The Haryana government on Tuesday also said it will introduce teaching of Bhagvad Gita shlokas in schools.

Offering namaz in open spaces will not be tolerated: Haryana CM Khattar

Offering namaz in open spaces will not be tolerated: Haryana CM Khattar

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

With several Hindu outfits objecting to Friday prayers being offered in open spaces in Gurgaon, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said the practice of offering namaz in the open 'will not be tolerated.'

Samsung plans handset unit in Haryana

Samsung plans handset unit in Haryana

Rediff.com9 Dec 2005

Samsung on Friday announced it would set up a handset manufacturing facility at Manesar in Gurgaon district with an investment of $15 million.

SC relief for Haryana lovers

SC relief for Haryana lovers

Rediff.com7 Dec 2004

The court asked the Haryana police to give adequate protection to the lovers, who had married against the wishes of their village panchayat.

Citibank fraud accused charged with duping Mum bizman

Citibank fraud accused charged with duping Mum bizman

Rediff.com31 Aug 2014

An FIR has been registered against Shivraj and his parents for allegedly duping a Mumbai businessman and his wife of Rs 13 crore (Rs 130 million) while he was out on bail.

'Politicians should stop patronising lumpen'

'Politicians should stop patronising lumpen'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

'The district administration failed and it was a very costly failure.'

Teen sensation Palak's journey: Shooting for fun to winning at Asian Games

Teen sensation Palak's journey: Shooting for fun to winning at Asian Games

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Initially, Palak Gulia would shoot only to break the ennui while studying. But then, pastime gave way to habit and habit to an obsession to excel at the sport, leading to medals at Asian Games.

J-K: Delay in revoking arms licences issued to Amritpal aides

J-K: Delay in revoking arms licences issued to Amritpal aides

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

The ongoing crackdown on Khalistan supporters has brought to light a questionable delay in revoking arms licences granted to the armed guards of radical preacher Amritpal Singh in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.