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Abhishek Behl

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

GMDA blacklists two firms for negligence in civic works

GMDA CEO PC Meena conducted a field visit across various sectors to review monsoon preparedness, ongoing drainage works and infrastructure projects. (HT)

gurugram news

Updated on Jun 4, 2026 22:58 IST

Owners who agreed to sell land for Gurugram Metro seek govt jobs, plots

Officials said most owners are willing to sell but have attached conditions before consenting to transfer their properties. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

gurugram news

Updated on Jun 3, 2026 23:26 IST

Gurugram Metro 8% complete; targets Aug 2028 finish: Minister

Officials said carriageway transfer and land acquisition remain hurdles, while the <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>750-crore elevated SPR project is awaiting final tender allotment. (HT Archive)

gurugram news

Updated on Jun 2, 2026 22:50 IST

GMRL seeks nod to fell 576 trees for Gurugram Metro depot in Sector 33

The depot, planned near the HVPNL substation, will support the Old Gurugram Metro corridor connecting Millennium City Centre and Cyber City. (HT Archive)

gurugram news

Updated on Jun 2, 2026 22:48 IST

DMRC proposes 6-level parking, commercial hub at Guru Dronacharya Metro

gurugram news

Updated on Jun 1, 2026 23:12 IST

HC order clears way for DTCP action against most DLF Phase 1-5 violators

The department says future enforcement will depend on directions from senior authorities as the matter remains pending before the court. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

gurugram news

Updated on Jun 1, 2026 22:56 IST

Haryana plans redesign of 1,900km NCR roads to cut dust, congestion

Experts will focus on greening, standardised road geometry and preventive maintenance to improve air quality and mobility. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

gurugram news

Updated on Jun 1, 2026 02:53 IST

GMDA’s Leg 4 drain along SPR to be ready by June 15 before monsoon

Officials said excess rainwater can be diverted through a gate system once the new drain becomes operational this month. (HT Photo)

gurugram news

Updated on Jun 1, 2026 02:39 IST

GMDA begins trials of 18-km water pipeline to boost city supply

Officials have repaired leaks found during testing and expect the project to be fully commissioned by the end of June. (HT Archive)

gurugram news

Updated on May 30, 2026 04:15 IST

GMDA plans three flyovers to create signal-free metro corridor stretch

gurugram news

Updated on May 30, 2026 02:47 IST

NHAI clears ₹58-crore repair plan for 30-year-old sewage pipeline beneath Sohna Road stretch

NHAI officials said that a tender for the <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>58-crore Cured In Place Pipe (CIPP) project will be floated within the next three months. (Parveen Kumar/HT PHOTO)

gurugram news

Updated on May 28, 2026 22:32 IST

GMDA orders faster drain work near Sector 37D ahead of monsoon

GMDA officials said the junction will connect three storm water drains and help channel rainwater to the Najafgarh drain through the Badshahpur drain.

gurugram news

Updated on May 28, 2026 22:20 IST

GMDA proposes elevated road grid, better drains in meet with councillors

gurugram news

Updated on May 28, 2026 05:52 IST

HSVP approves senior citizens’ club project in Gurugram’s Sector 47

gurugram news

Updated on May 28, 2026 05:47 IST

GMDA, DIAL discuss new Delhi-Gurugram road connectivity projects

gurugram news

Updated on May 27, 2026 02:25 IST

Gurugram seeks 500 additional e-buses from Centre

Minister Rao Narbir Singh said the routes for operating the first batch of 100 electric buses have already been finalised. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

gurugram news

Updated on May 27, 2026 01:50 IST

After yrs of delays, GMDA targets Dec launch for Sheetla Mata Hospital

The project faced repeated deadline revisions due to GRAP restrictions and administrative hurdles. (HT Archive)

gurugram news

Updated on May 26, 2026 01:07 IST

GMDA begins greening, beautification of major Gurugram junctions

Native and ornamental species including Gulmohar, Kachnar and Tabebuia are being planted across the city. (HT Archive)

gurugram news

Updated on May 26, 2026 24:55 IST

Study proposes Dwarka Expressway extension to ease NH-48 jams

gurugram news

Updated on May 24, 2026 23:56 IST

GMDA extends Dadi Sati flyover tender after no bids received

The proposed six-lane structure aims to ease congestion between Dwarka Expressway and IMT Manesar corridor. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

gurugram news

Updated on May 24, 2026 23:40 IST

DTCP clears 3,420 illegal shanties from Saraswati Kunj in Gurugram

gurugram news

Updated on May 24, 2026 02:11 IST

GMDA, power utility initiate steps to prevent waterlogging at Daultabad power substation

Daultabad substation was heavily waterlogged last monsoon, raising concerns as it supplies electricity to almost half of Gurugram. (Representative photo)

gurugram news

Updated on May 22, 2026 01:16 IST

Light blue colour chosen for new e- bus fleet, likely to join next month

Currently, GMCBL operates 150 CNG buses in Gurugram and 50 buses in Faridabad, which are around eight years old. (HT Archive)

gurugram news

Updated on May 22, 2026 24:00 IST

GMDA to complete Rajiv Chowk stormwater drain project by June 15

Officials said the <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>4.75 crore project will divert rainwater towards the Sohna Road master drain and Badshahpur drain. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

gurugram news

Updated on May 21, 2026 01:22 IST

GMDA awards contract for 200mld water pipeline for areas along Dwarka E-way

gurugram news

Updated on May 21, 2026 01:12 IST

Over 1,700 illegal shanties razed during DTCP drive in Saraswati Kunj

gurugram news

Updated on May 21, 2026 01:05 IST

Haryana may revoke OCs over non-functional rainwater harvesting systems

Officials said inspections will begin soon after legal provisions were strengthened to act against faulty or neglected systems. (HT Archive)

gurugram news

Updated on May 20, 2026 02:21 IST

GMDA plans action against RMC plants damaging Dwarka expressway roads

gurugram news

Updated on May 20, 2026 02:13 IST

GMDA seeks Haryana nod for elevated road between key Gurugram junctions

gurugram news

Updated on May 19, 2026 02:36 IST

Sector 45 metro station picked for Gurugram’s first multimodal transit hub

gurugram news

Updated on May 19, 2026 02:25 IST