Abhishek Behl is principal correspondent, Hindustan Times in Gurgaon Bureau. He covers infrastructure, planning and civic agencies in the city. He has been covering Gurgaon as correspondent for the last 10 years, and has written extensively on the city.
Articles by Abhishek Behl
Gurugram’s DLF Phase 1 residents oppose nod for liquor vend
The open drinking will result in littering and unsanitary conditions in the area, which would be detrimental to the community, the RWA’s letter to HSVP read
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 05:34 AM IST
2 tanks at Basai WTP dry due to shortage at source
Basai water treatment plant in Gurugram faces water shortage as canal water supply decreases due to farmers diverting water for irrigation, impacting city's water supply.
Updated on Jul 20, 2024 07:14 AM IST
Visitors can travel inside Ggm mini-secretariat
The officers said they are also exploring the possibility of allowing GMCBL buses to enter the mini-secretariat complex
Updated on Jul 19, 2024 06:34 AM IST
Land acquisition hurdle holds up road from Gurugram to Jhajjar AIIMS
A senior official with the Public Works Department (PWD) said that the government estimated the land purchase cost at ₹177 crore, but the landowners are demanding ₹876 crore
Updated on Jul 19, 2024 05:10 AM IST
Demolition drive to be conducted against encroachments on Old Gurugram roads
GMDA on Thursday will carry out a demolition drive on MG Road starting from Iffco Chowk up to Sikanderpur
Published on Jul 17, 2024 10:40 PM IST
Abhishek Behl, Gurugram
Treated water for Vatsal Valley, Gwal Pahari soon
The pipeline for supplying water to Gwal Pahari has mostly been laid by HSVP, with only a few small stretches remaining
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 06:26 AM IST
GMDA, DTCP demolish illegal structures across key sectors
During the demolition drive, GMDA demolished 12 illegal huts, six scrap dealer shops, eight tea stalls, three security guard rooms, and 20 temporary shops
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 06:22 AM IST
GMDA’s 8th RAC to discuss issues raised by members in Gurugram
The repair of the service lane on the road from Paras Hospital towards Sector 56, and construction of a flyover at Ardee Mall traffic signal will be on the meeting’s agenda
Updated on Jul 14, 2024 05:52 AM IST
Gurugram’s Road Millennium City Metro station caves in; area barricaded
Eyewitnesses said that the incident occurred on July 12 when the road near Fortis Hospital began sinking suddenly in morning
Updated on Jul 13, 2024 06:34 AM IST
GMRL likely to finalise design consultant for Metro in next meeting
Gurugram Metro Rail Ltd to award detailed design consultant contract for metro network in upcoming board meeting. Focus on eco-friendly development and walkability.
Updated on Jul 13, 2024 06:16 AM IST
GMDA budget of ₹2.9K cr, 13 infra projects get nod
These new projects will improve the water treatment capacity of the authority, upgrade roads in the city, increase sewage treatment capacity and other basic amenities in Gurugram, GMDA officials said
Updated on Jul 11, 2024 05:34 AM IST
Utilities on Hero Honda Chowk to be removed for new 6-lane road
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has agreed to construct the six-lane corridor, which will include a flyover, on this stretch at a cost of ₹138 crore, the Gurugram deputy commissioner said
Updated on Jul 10, 2024 05:22 AM IST
Proposal to shift RRTS route may affect Gurugram Metro
The RRTS Delhi–Gurugram–Alwar corridor is one of three priority corridors identified to be to be developed in the National Capital Region
Updated on Jul 10, 2024 05:12 AM IST
GMDA to build elevated road between Vatika Chowk, NH 48
Earlier in May, the GMDA had taken up the matter of constructing a clover leaf at Vatika Chowk with NHAI and got approval
Updated on Jul 09, 2024 05:28 AM IST
GMDA staffers in pen-down strike, demand salary increase
The workers’ salaries remained the same in spite of government hiking it by 5% and then by 8%, GMDA staffers claimed
Updated on Jul 09, 2024 05:20 AM IST
DTCP sends notice for builder after plaster falls on elderly woman
DTCP issues notice to Spaze Developers after plaster falls on 87-year-old woman, part of directive to 32 developers for preventive maintenance measures.
Updated on Jul 09, 2024 05:10 AM IST
Haryana govt to rope in RWAs, individuals for city waste collection
The chief secretary said that they are trying to resolve the problems related to waste management by asking everyone to participate
Updated on Jul 08, 2024 05:32 AM IST
GMDA plans to build four foot overbridges
Maruti factory workers residing in areas such as Mollahera, Dundahera, Noble Enclave, and sectors 21, 22, 23 cross this road to reach their workplace
Updated on Jul 07, 2024 06:10 AM IST
Gurugram woman stuck in lift as it free falls from 18th floor
Residents reported that the victim remained stuck inside the lift for nearly 20 minutes and was only able to exit after it was opened from outside with a key
Updated on Jul 06, 2024 01:59 AM IST
Ggm: DTCP notice to 32 developers to survey structural issues
On Friday morning, a resident of a condominium in Sector 107 was injured when plaster fell on his head while climbing the stairs of A2 tower around 6.30am
Updated on Jul 06, 2024 07:14 AM IST
NBCC seeks admin nod to demolish ‘unsafe’ Ggm condo
The towers were declared “unsafe for habitation” by the district administration, after a structural audit report submitted by IIT Roorkee and Central Building Research Institute.
Updated on Jul 05, 2024 06:56 AM IST
GMDA finds logs, walls in stormwater drains, blame dumping for waterlogging
GMDA found wooden logs, debris, and walls in stormwater drains causing waterlogging in Palam Vihar. Obstacles removed, situation expected to improve.
Updated on Jul 05, 2024 05:52 AM IST
GMDA to allocate ₹2,800 crore for infrastructure in Gurugram
Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority plans to allocate ₹2,800 crore for infrastructure projects in its 13th meeting. NHAI to construct a grade road and flyover to ease traffic congestion.
Updated on Jul 04, 2024 05:52 AM IST
Repairs begin on Sohna Road sinkhole in Gurugram
GMDA to strengthen sewage pipeline under Sohna Road near Subash Chowk at ₹10 crore after road collapse, using CIPP technology to prevent future incidents.
Updated on Jul 04, 2024 05:50 AM IST
Commuters on Gurugram-F’bad road to shell out more as toll taxes increase
According to the new rates, a car will now have to pay ₹45 for a single journey and ₹60 for the return journey
Published on Jul 03, 2024 05:04 PM IST
Portion of Sohna Road caves in again, stretch barricaded after school bus gets stuck
Earlier on December 24, 2023, the sewage pipeline had collapsed near the same location opposite the SD Adarsh Vidyalaya due to which the Sohna Road was damaged and two lanes remained closed for several weeks
Updated on Jul 03, 2024 05:46 AM IST
Single firm bids for Metro DDC tender for third time
A senior HMRTC official said that the present tender is in the evaluation stage, and it was recently opened on June 6. The next step, he added, would be to open the tender for financial bids. The final call on awarding the tender will be taken by the GMRL board and the state government
Updated on Jun 17, 2024 05:48 AM IST
Expedite property NOCs, directs DTCP
This move aims to address issues in issuing NOCs, which are required for registering sale and purchase deeds
Updated on Jun 15, 2024 06:02 AM IST
GMDA proposes flyovers at 2 major intersections in city
The GMDA will submit these proposals in an upcoming meeting, which will be chaired by Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini, said the officials
Updated on Jun 14, 2024 06:26 AM IST
GMDA to build four foot over bridges on key stretches
Currently, GMDA is building a FOB on the Delhi-Gurgaon expressway at Narsinghpur, a stretch which witnesses heavy movement of pedestrians across the highway
Updated on Jun 13, 2024 06:24 AM IST
