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
Haryana government identifies 370 patwaris in state, including 27 in Gurugram for corruption
The report has identified 27 patwaris in Gurugram, who were engaged in malpractices and it said that they have also hired 26 associates, who acted as middlemen. In neighbouring Faridabad, the report identified 19 patwaris but only three associates have been hired there. The highest number of corrupt patwaris have been identified by the report in Kaithal district which has 46 such patwaris
Updated on Jan 18, 2025 06:44 AM IST
Chintels: Admin to decide on Towers A, B and C; seek reply from developer
A meeting to discuss the way forward was held on Thursday evening in which it was decided that initially a representation from the owners will be taken, a reply sought from the developer (Chintels India Ltd) and thereafter the district committee will take a decision regarding the demolition of these towers
Updated on Jan 18, 2025 06:32 AM IST
Plan to expand Raghopur road connecting Delhi to Gurugram likely to get delayed
The Upper Dwarka expressway is 60 metres wide in Gurugram but connects with a Delhi road in Raghopur village, which is only 10 metres wide for the entire length of 1.8km. It falls in Delhi, well beyond the Gurugram border
Updated on Jan 17, 2025 06:08 AM IST
DTCP issues show cause notices to 300 houses in DLF Phase 3, cites illegal construction
A senior DTCP official said that on a court order, they had conducted a detailed survey of DLF phases one to five. It was found that there were violations in at least 4,138 houses
Updated on Jan 16, 2025 06:32 AM IST
Abhishek Behl, Gurugram
Ggm: GMDA plans to build new underpasses, flyovers at 7 spots
All these proposed projects are along the alignment of the Gurugram metro rail project, which will extend the metro line from Millennium City metro station to Old Gurugram and to Cyber City in a loop, which will be 27 kilometres in length
Updated on Jan 15, 2025 06:28 AM IST
GMDA to pump treated water to Aravalli Biodiversity Park
GMDA officials said that an amount of ₹10 crore is being spent on the project. The treated water pipeline will be about 9.5km in length
Updated on Jan 15, 2025 06:26 AM IST
DHBVN plans five 33kVa Units for 12 Gurugram societies
DHBVN plans five 33kVa Units for 12 ggm societies. “Switching stations of 33kVa capacity will be constructed in five societies
Published on Jan 13, 2025 09:45 AM IST
HSVP launches final oustees quota scheme, open till mar 1
The total number of plots will be finalised by HSVP after getting report from all the estate offices
Updated on Jan 13, 2025 09:37 AM IST
Gurugram: Traffic police plan for Hero Honda chowk flyover
Signages will be installed and slip roads will be widened during this period to ensure smooth flow of traffic at this chowk, said police
Updated on Jan 11, 2025 05:40 AM IST
DTCP files status report on violations in DLF phases one to five
The court posted the next date of hearing on January 15, said a senior DTCP official who was present during the hearing
Updated on Jan 11, 2025 05:36 AM IST
Haryana to enlarge STP channel to prevent waterlogging along Najafgarh drain
The State Wetland Authority told the National Green Tribunal about the plan in a reply to a petition regarding preservation of Najafgarh Lake
Updated on Jan 11, 2025 05:28 AM IST
GMDA gets nod for new pipeline in Fazilpur, work to start soon
The authority will begin the work of laying around 650 metres pipeline along the road next week and it is expected that the work will be completed over the next two months
Updated on Jan 10, 2025 07:10 AM IST
Gurugram: DTCP survey flags7,500 illegal buildings across DLF Phases 1-5
DTCP has so far issued over 1,100 show-cause notices to property owners in DLF Phase 3, and notices are being pasted on houses in the area
Updated on Jan 07, 2025 05:56 AM IST
Abhishek Behl, Gurugram
Greater SPR back on drawing board
The private consultant hired by GMDA for the GSPR submitted a report last month, recommending the construction of the highway, proposed to connect Ambience Mall with Manesar near Pachgaon.
Updated on Jan 06, 2025 06:32 AM IST
Gurugram: Hero Honda Chowk flyover stretch damaged again
This is the fourth occasion that the flyover has been damaged on the same stretch since becoming operational in 2017
Updated on Jan 06, 2025 06:20 AM IST
Abhishek Behl, Gurugram
GMRL to acquire 3 houses for metro rail project
The owners of these properties had also met the chief minister and proposed that the state government should give them alternative plots in Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) sectors
Updated on Jan 04, 2025 05:38 AM IST
Gurugram: Chintels Paradiso to be rebuilt in two phases
Chintels Paradiso in Gurugram will be demolished and redeveloped in two phases due to safety concerns, despite opposition from the residents' association.
Updated on Jan 02, 2025 10:34 PM IST
Gurugram: NHAI repairs potholes on Hero Honda to Umang Bhardwaj Chowk stretch
The repairs, involving earth mixed with stones, have made the road navigable, although vehicles need to move slowly, officials said
Updated on Dec 31, 2024 05:54 AM IST
HSVP forms committee to resolve land bottlenecks in Ggm roads
The committee will include members from the GMDA’s revenue team, HSVP’s estate offices, DTCP, and naib tehsildars from the land acquisition office
Published on Dec 30, 2024 10:17 AM IST
Haryana hikes EDC by 20% for 2025, and 10% every year after
EDC is the fee collected from real estate developers to build external infrastructure facilities outside the boundaries of a project
Updated on Dec 30, 2024 05:30 AM IST
NHAI to repair Gurugram road on priority post rains
The contractor for the project has also been asked to take up patch work at the damaged stretches as soon as the weather improves
Updated on Dec 29, 2024 08:10 AM IST
Abhishek Behl, Gurugram
400 more notices issued to houses owners for violations in DLF Phase 3
The notice asks the house owners to submit a response with documents at DTCP’s office within seven days
Updated on Dec 28, 2024 06:08 AM IST
Gurugram 20 mld STP at Jahajgarh completed, says GMDA
GMDA completes a 20 mld sewage treatment plant in Jahajgarh at ₹25 crore, addressing rising sewage from local areas and plans for two flyovers.
Updated on Dec 28, 2024 06:06 AM IST
Final survey for Gurugram Metro begins to fix route alignment
Following the survey, all information was provided to a private consultant tasked with the land survey and preparing the design
Updated on Dec 27, 2024 05:08 AM IST
Haryana revises EDC norms to push stalled projects
The order said that the new entity will also have the option to pay 25% of total outstanding EDC and IDC dues upfront
Updated on Dec 27, 2024 05:00 AM IST
GMDA issues tender for elevated road from Vatika Jn to NH-48
The proposal for the elevated road was initially presented in July this year at an estimated cost of ₹750 crore
Updated on Dec 26, 2024 05:46 AM IST
Haryana CM urges govt officials to ensure good governance
The Haryana CM outlined several initiatives, including the introduction of the Web-Halaris system for revenue records
Updated on Dec 26, 2024 05:38 AM IST
GMDA plans alternative water pipeline to resolve supply ‘crisis’
GMDA proposes a new water pipeline plan to enhance supply to Sectors 58-80 after land disputes stalled the original project, aiming for completion in six months.
Updated on Dec 26, 2024 05:06 AM IST
Hry CM sets May 2025 deadline for Gurugram Metro extension
The Gurugram Metro extension will connect Millennium City Centre with the Railway Station, Sector-22, and Cyber City
Published on Dec 25, 2024 11:07 AM IST
NGT warns of arrests for delaying Silokhra Pond redevelopment
NGT orders GMDA to complete Silokhra pond redevelopment in three months, warning of penalties for non-compliance, including arrest of officials.
Updated on Dec 24, 2024 06:51 AM IST