Gurugram

Rajya Sabha MP Kartik Sharma, driver hurt in accident on KMP e-way

Police said Sharma was returning to Gurugram after attending a programme in Charkhi Dadri when the incident took place near a toll plaza at Pataudi at 5.30pm

Gurugram, India-April 24, 2023: The spot, Where Rajya Sabha MP Kartikeya Sharma's car was hit by a speeding truck at Kundli–Manesar–Palwal Expressway (KMP Expressway) near entry point of Pataudi village, in which the vehicle was badly damaged. Kartikeya Sharma was also injured in this accident, who has been admitted to Medanta Hospital for treatment, in Gurugram, India, on Monday, 24 April 2023. (Photo/HT)(Pic to go with Debashish Karmakar's story)

Updated on Apr 24, 2023 11:44 PM IST

Gurugram: Botched abortion leads to woman's death, case filed

A woman doctor at a private hospital in Sohna has been accused of trying to cover up the death of a pregnant woman following a botched surgery

Doc booked for trying to cover up death of pregnant woman

Updated on Apr 24, 2023 11:39 PM IST

GMCBL bus catches fire, no one hurt

A bus of Gurugram Metropolitan City Bus Limited caught fire on August Kranti Marg, but alert firefighters saved it from getting charred. No one was injured.

Updated on Apr 24, 2023 12:11 AM IST

60-yr-old man assaulted by house owner, two others for taking bath at night

An elderly man was assaulted by his house owner and two others in Gurugram after he used water from an overhead tank for taking a bath. The incident left the victim with severe injuries to his eyes and chest. An FIR has been registered against the suspects.

Updated on Apr 24, 2023 12:05 AM IST

Toddler severely injured after being hit by tractor

A one-year-old girl was severely injured after being run over by a tractor driven by a 19-year-old with no prior experience. The suspect is yet to be arrested.

Updated on Apr 24, 2023 12:02 AM IST

Haryana authority revises policy to set up farmhouses

Under the revised policy, builders can develop farmhouse colonies from a minimum of 10 acres up to 25 acres, depending on the location

An illegal farmhouse being demolished in Gwal Pahari village in Gurugram. (Parveen Kumar/ HT)

Updated on Apr 24, 2023 12:14 AM IST

ByAbhishek Behl

Gym trainer held for raping 16-yr-old girl in Gurugram’s Sector 82

A gym trainer in Gurugram was arrested for raping a 16-year-old student multiple times over a year and threatening her with dire consequences. His friend was also arrested for allegedly molesting her. The victim's mother filed a complaint leading to the trainer's arrest under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.

Updated on Apr 23, 2023 11:17 PM IST

Three held for illegally supplying liquor to night clubs

Three arrested for supplying liquor to nightclubs on MG Road without excise permit. 400 beer bottles recovered. Investigations ongoing to prevent illegal activities in nightclubs.

Gurugram, India-April 22, 2023: A view of Sahara Mall located at MG road near Sikandarpur metro station, Police arrested three persons and caught two autorickshaws loaded with 30 cases of Beer being transported to night clubs in Sahara Mall on MG Road, in Gurugram, India, on Saturday, 22 April 2023. (Photo by Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times)(Pic to go with Leena's story)

Updated on Apr 22, 2023 11:01 PM IST

ByLeena Dhankhar, Gurugram

DC orders probe into uncovered manholes after cabbie’s death

A panel has been formed by the district administration in coordination with the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram to investigate the death of a cab driver who fell into an open manhole. The victim was reported missing on 14 April and his body was found after seven days. The manhole had been lying open for many days. Police said they had been unable to determine when the accident had occurred as there were no CCTV cameras at the spot. The civic agency is responsible for ensuring that all manholes are covered. Compensation is to be paid to the victim?s family.

Gurugram, India-April 21, 2023: A view of the spot where a man was allegedly found dead inside a sewer manhole at Gurugram-Sohna road near Vatika Chowk, in Gurugram, India, on Friday, 21 April 2023. (Photo by Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times)**To go with Leena's Story

Updated on Apr 22, 2023 10:52 PM IST

ByLeena Dhankhar, Gurugram

Burnt body found at farm in Manesar

A half-burnt torso of a woman with missing limbs and upper neck was found in Kukrola village, Manesar. Police have registered an FIR against unknown suspects.

Updated on Apr 22, 2023 12:30 AM IST

Blueprint for smart traffic arrangement in Ggm soon, says minister Vij

Haryana's home minister has announced plans to create a digital traffic monitoring system in Gurugram district, in a bid to streamline the traffic system and educate drivers on traffic laws. The system is set to reduce pressure on police forces and improve public awareness of traffic rules. The minister also discussed the rise in cyber crimes, such as hacking bank accounts, and announced plans to train police personnel in combating such crimes.

Gurugram, India-April 21, 2023: State Home Minister Anil Vij arrives at Police Commissioner's office for the meeting of law and order at Gurugram-Sohna road near District court, in Gurugram, India, on Friday, 21 April 2023. (Photo by Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times)

Updated on Apr 22, 2023 12:24 AM IST

MCG starts impounding vehicles transporting mixed waste to Bandhwari

Residents from nearby areas and environmentalists have time and again alleged that the leachate and garbage from the mega dump have started affecting the ecologically sensitive Aravallis as well as pose health hazards

The civic body said it has issued stringent directions to its solid waste management concessionaire to segregate waste. (HT Photo)

Updated on Apr 22, 2023 12:21 AM IST

Gurugram man booked after US-based NGO tracks him for spreading child pornography

Realising that the suspect was operating from India, the Virginia headquartered NCMEC approached the Union ministry of home affairs for necessary action after submitting their detailed complaint on the matter, which included basic technical as well as digital data and evidence to trace and nail the suspect, police said

Updated on Apr 21, 2023 12:33 AM IST

Traffic police team deployed to decongest Gurugram’s Pataudi Chowk

Deputy commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav, who was chairing the district road safety meeting on Wednesday, had directed officials to adopt measures such as construction of footpaths, traffic signals and streetlights. He said this would help reduce accident deaths at four major roads with the most blackspots

Updated on Apr 21, 2023 12:30 AM IST

Excise dept seeks police help to crack down on illegal pubs

Gurugram's excise department has requested assistance from the local police force in its efforts to close down illegal pubs, bars and restaurants operating without a valid licence. Searches were carried out on 10 such establishments on Wednesday evening, with liquor stocks, inspection books, liquor storage rooms and licences checked. The department has formed special teams to carry out further searches on Thursday night, particularly at establishments operating until morning, to ensure they possess the required additional liquor licence to stay open late.

Gurugram, India-April 18, 2023: Gurugram police raided a The Big Tree Cafe at Golf Course road for allegedly serving liquor illegally to the customers without the appropriate license and arrested the two worker, in Gurugram, India, on Tuesday, 28 April 2023. (Photo by Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times)(Pic to go with Leena Dhankar's story)

Updated on Apr 21, 2023 12:22 AM IST

ByLeena Dhankhar, Gurugram

Sanitation workers protest in Gurugram, demand regularisation of jobs

Sanitation workers hired by Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) have held a protest demanding regularisation of existing employees and hiring of more workers. The workers threatened to stop cleaning the city if their demands are not met within a week. They are also asking for the abolition of the contractual labour system, implementation of equal pay and restoration of the old pension scheme. MCG officials say the city has 3,137 sanctioned posts and all of them are currently filled, but the workers contend that there is a requirement of around 6,250 sanitation workers given the city?s population of over a million.

Gurugram, India-April 20, 2023: Sanitation worker of MCG held a protest march with broom against the state government at DLF phase-4 near Galleria Market, in Gurugram, India, on Thursday, 20 April 2023. (Photo by Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times)

Updated on Apr 21, 2023 12:18 AM IST

ByLeena Dhankhar, Gurugram

1,059 fresh Covid cases in Haryana, three deaths in last 24 hours

Out of total fresh Covid infections, Gurugram reported 513 cases followed by 108 in Faridabad and 87 in Panchkula.

A health worker takes swab sample of residents to check Covid-19 preparedness in Gurugram.

Published on Apr 20, 2023 11:45 PM IST

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Rain damaged only 10-15% crop in Haryana, says CM Khattar

The CM said damage to wheat crop was between 10-20% and not as high as was earlier anticipated.

Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar addressing a press conference in Chandigarh on Wednesday. (HT File)

Updated on Apr 20, 2023 03:31 AM IST

ByHT Correspondents, Chandigarh/karnal

Nuh police submit strategy in high court to curb cow smuggling, slaughtering

The submission was made during a hearing on a bail plea by an accused who had 38 cases of cow smuggling and cow slaughter registered against him last week

Drone footage of a village in Nuh district. (HT Photo)

Updated on Apr 20, 2023 02:13 PM IST

ByLeena Dhankhar, Gurugram

In crackdown on organised crime, Gurugram police carry out raids on gangsters

Police said the raiding contingent comprised about 550 personnel,including seven assistant commissioners of police, nine station house officers and 11 crime branch teams

Thte police recovered 67 mobile phones, two tablets, 13 SIM cards, four dongles, seven registry certificates, deeds, 17 debit cards, bank statements, seven vehicles including a Scorpio and a Fortuner, 10 signed blank cheques, 18 cheque books, 28 passbooks, two currency counting machines, and 275 pages related to various transactions from the suspects. (HT Photo)

Updated on Apr 20, 2023 12:03 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Gurugram

76-year-old Covid patient dies from co-morbidities in Guguram

While the number of people hospitalised due to Covid-19 remains low, the health department on Monday proposed declaring seven containment zones in the city due to an increase in Covid-19 cases

A health worker takes swab sample of residents during a mock drill to check Covid-19 preparedness in Gurugram on April 10. (PTI)

Updated on Apr 20, 2023 12:03 AM IST

ByLeena Dhankhar, Gurugram

Gurugram man gets son booked for hiding illegal weapon

Police said Ram Niwas owns 1.25 acres of land in the village and has two sons. The suspect — the elder son — wanted to sell the entire property over which he used to frequently quarrel

On the father’s complaint, an FIR was registered against the suspect under Section 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code and sections of the Arms Act at Pataudi police station on Tuesday, said police. (Representational Image)

Updated on Apr 20, 2023 12:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Gurugram

Gurugram man loses ₹5 lakh to gang posing as Mumbai Police

Police said the conmen, who are yet to be arrested, invoked Official Secrets Act to threaten the victim

Within two hours of establishing contact, the con men duped the victim of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5.16 lakh, police said. (Representational Image)

Updated on Apr 19, 2023 11:51 PM IST

ByDebashish Karmakar, Gurugram

Child marriage racket in Faridabad busted; 2 women among 3 arrested

Rajesh Kumar, DSP with the chief minister’s flying squad, said the suspects would approach elderly men and their family members who were unable to get married

Police said the gang has already got more than 50 minor girls married. (Photo for representation)

Updated on Apr 19, 2023 02:56 PM IST

MG Road stretch to remain shut for a month for sewer system repair

The road has been dug up and commuters will not be able to move towards Sukhrali or Iffco Chowk from MDI Chowk

Gurugram, India-April 18, 2023: The MG road closed for commuters from MDI chowk to Sukhrali village due to construction work of deep sewer line work near Bata Building, in Gurugram, India, on Tuesday, 28 April 2023. (Photo by Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times)(Pic to go with Leena's story)

Updated on Apr 19, 2023 12:38 AM IST

Haryana excise dept to crack down on liquor licence menace

Haryana's excise department is considering a crackdown on clubs, pubs, restaurants and other establishments operating without a liquor licence. Officials have identified around 20 facilities in Gurugram's Sector 29, Golf Course Extension Road and Golf Course Road that are operating without a licence for extended hours. To obtain a liquor licence, an establishment owner must apply for L4 and L5 licences. If the owner plans to keep the pub or bar open until 2am, an annual fee of INR20 lakh ($27,000) is required. For those that want to stay open until 8am, an additional INR18 lakh is required.

Updated on Apr 19, 2023 12:34 AM IST