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A PMLA court in Gurugram has framed charges against the promoters and key officials of SRS Group in a money laundering case worth around INR 2,200 crore. The Enforcement Directorate found that the group collected funds from homebuyers and investors with promises of high returns, but diverted the money through shell companies into unrelated ventures. Earlier, a provisional attachment of INR 2,215 crore was issued, and several accused were declared fugitives under the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act. One accused was recently deported to India, and the trial is now set to begin.Read more
The forest department and Faridabad administration have begun a large-scale demolition drive in the Aravalli hills, targeting illegal structures in Anangpur village. The 15-day operation follows a July 2022 Supreme Court ruling mandating that all Aravalli land under the Punjab Land Preservation Act (PLPA) be treated as forest land. Authorities are dismantling banquet halls, farmhouses, boundary walls, and gates built in violation of the directive. The demolition push comes after the Supreme Court granted a final three-month extension to clear encroachments, citing Haryana's delayed compliance. Environmentalists warn that unchecked construction in the Aravallis has led to deforestation and habitat loss, threatening the region's ecological balance. While efforts are now underway in Faridabad, illegal construction remains widespread in other Haryana areas like Sohna, Raisina, and Gwalpahari, prompting calls for statewide enforcement.Read more
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Faridabad is set for major infrastructure upgrades with projects like the 59 km DND-Faridabad-KMP Expressway, a 56 km FNG Expressway, and proposed metro links to Gurugram and Palwal. The expressways aim to enhance regional connectivity, with full operationalization expected by 2025-28. Under the Smart Cities Mission, 45 projects worth INR 960 crore are underway, achieving 86% budget utilization by March 2025. The Faridabad Municipal Corporation has also approved a INR 1,964 crore budget for FY26, prioritizing roads, water supply, and waste management. Together, these initiatives are transforming Faridabad into a modern, efficient urban hub with improved transport and infrastructure networks.Read more
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