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 awards ₹8.25 cr tender for upgrading 5.5km stretch of SPR
GMDA officials said that the final contract was awarded to a firm that agreed to work at 15% below the reserve price
Published on Mar 19, 2025 05:58 AM IST
GMDA clears encroachments near furniture market in Sec 24
RS Batth, district town planner, GMDA on Tuesday said that the enforcement team had visited the MG road and the area around Sikanderpur metro station twice
Published on Mar 19, 2025 05:54 AM IST
HRERA sentences developer to jail over failure to refund ₹26 lakh
The developer was ordered by HRERA to refund the amount with 10.75% annual interest from the date of payment by buyer
Published on Mar 18, 2025 05:58 AM IST
Hry budget focuses on AI, metro, and infra growth in Gurugram
The budget also allocates significant funds for Gurugram’s metro expansion, road infrastructure, and water management projects under GMDA
Published on Mar 18, 2025 05:38 AM IST
Gurugram city bus service to get 100 electric buses by end of June
The Gurugram City Bus Service, operated by the Gurugram Metropolitan City Bus Limited (GMCBL), currently has 150 buses running on 23 routes
Published on Mar 16, 2025 05:24 AM IST
Independents sweep Manesar civic polls, BJP to introspect loss
The Congress failed to win a single seat, with its mayoral candidate Neeraj Yadav finishing fourth in the polling
Published on Mar 13, 2025 05:06 AM IST
MCD directed to collect toll via digital means at Gurugram border
MCD charges toll from commercial vehicles entering Delhi as a “green tax”, but collects the fees manually. This leads to massive traffic snarls on some of the major borders, especially Sirhaul, Singhu (Delhi-Haryana), and Ghazipur (Delhi-Uttar Pradesh).
Published on Mar 12, 2025 06:04 AM IST
GMDA installs smart traffic signals in Gurugram
Out of the 104 signals, 42 have also been connected with the integrated command and control centre of GMDA
Published on Mar 11, 2025 06:08 AM IST
Tender floated for Phase 1 of Gurugram Metro
The project will include 15.22km of the metro rail viaduct, 15 stations, a 1.85km spur to Dwarka Expressway, and a ramp to depot
Published on Mar 10, 2025 05:28 AM IST
Hry CM Saini orders overhaul of Gurugram water channel
Currently, the irrigation department supplies 570 million litres per day (MLD) of water to GMDA through the NCR water channel and the existing GWS water channel
Published on Mar 07, 2025 06:06 AM IST
PWD set to widen 3 key Ggm roads
Officials said they have asked for permission to widen the roads from the forest department and the tenders will be floated once the approval is granted.
Published on Mar 06, 2025 06:16 AM IST
NCRPB plans expansion of key roads to boost Delhi-Ggm link
NCRPB has estimated the cost of expanding Raghopur Road at ₹103 crore, which includes land acquisition and construction, officials said
Updated on Mar 04, 2025 07:11 AM IST
64% turnout in Manesar civic polls
Manesar's MCM elections saw a 65.9% voter turnout, significantly higher than Gurugram. Results will be announced on March 12.
Published on Mar 03, 2025 05:06 AM IST
Officials inspect Shankar Chowk for proposed Metro, RRTS stns
Officials from multiple stakeholders, including Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (HSIIDC) and GMDA, were present
Published on Feb 27, 2025 09:30 AM IST
Gurugram: DTCP approves ₹1,000 crore EDC payment for infra
DTCP allocates ₹1,000 crore in EDC for Haryana infrastructure, with GMDA receiving ₹333 crore. Funds support urban development projects.
Published on Feb 25, 2025 05:54 AM IST
GMDA to handover maintenance of 3 key parks to private firms
GMDA plans to hand over maintenance of three city parks to a private firm under CSR to enhance upkeep and save ₹2 crore annually.
Updated on Feb 23, 2025 10:41 PM IST
All allottees from same town, Haryana government halts allotment of 768 flats
Under the affordable housing policy of Haryana government, launched in 2016, realtors can develop affordable housing projects
Published on Feb 19, 2025 10:55 AM IST
Abhishek Behl, Gurugram
Gurugram admin sets compensation for Chintels flat owners
The compensation rates were determined based on assessments by structural consultants and valuators, considering prevailing market rates, DTCP said
Published on Feb 18, 2025 07:32 AM IST
Cong announces 29 candidates for Gurugram municipal polls
Former Congress minister and ticket distribution committee member Sukhbir Kataria said that the party has selected candidates based on merit, ensuring representation
Published on Feb 17, 2025 08:04 AM IST
300 restoration orders for violators in DLF Phase 3: DTCP
A senior DTCP official on Friday said that six teams have been deployed to paste show cause notices across these colonies
Published on Feb 15, 2025 06:12 AM IST
GMDA identifies illegal parking ‘hotspots’, plans measures
The data revealed that in December and January alone, 6,000 cars were towed from Old Gurugram and 4,000 from New Gurugram. Sector 29 and its adjoining areas had the highest number of vehicles lifted, followed by Old Jail Road near Sohna Chowk, Mor Chowk, Session House Chowk, Sector 12 Vyapar Sadan, and AIT Chowk
Published on Feb 15, 2025 06:08 AM IST
Abhishek Behl, Gurugram
Court orders action against violators in DLF Phases 1-5
The directions were issued by Punjab and Haryana High court while hearing the petition filed by RWA of DLF phase three in 2021 seeking action against the violators
Published on Feb 14, 2025 05:38 AM IST
Chintels: Ggm admin to declare remaining 3 towers unsafe
A senior govt official said the district committee has approved the structural audit report of Tower A, B and C which was commissioned by Chintels India Ltd
Published on Feb 11, 2025 07:52 AM IST
Fare hike for Rapid Metro in Gurugram soon
The Rapid Metro has an 11.6 km network from Cyber Hub to Sector 56 along the Golf Course Road. It has 11 stations along the route. The rapid metro connects with the Yellow Line of Delhi Metro at Sikanderpur
Published on Feb 11, 2025 06:24 AM IST
Sep 2025 deadline for Gurugram-Rewari highway: NHAI
The frequent ban on construction activities due to air pollution, the delay in shifting of utilities, delay due to environmental issues and encroachments along the carriageway are the primary reasons that the highway project could not be completed on time, said NHAI officials
Published on Feb 11, 2025 06:22 AM IST
GMDA gets proposal to prevent waterlogging on metro route by lowering green belts
Civic agencies are reviewing a proposal to lower green belts by 300mm along the metro route to prevent water logging and enhance stormwater management.
Published on Feb 10, 2025 06:22 AM IST
A day after closure, U-turn at Kherki Daula reopened after public complaints
Gurugram admin reopened the Kherki Daula U-turn after residents complained of traffic jams, despite NHAI's safety concerns leading to its initial closure.
Published on Feb 08, 2025 05:24 AM IST
NHAI closes U-turn at Kherki Daula toll plaza in Gurugram
The U-turn in question is on the carriageway from Jaipur towards Delhi that commuters use to go towards Manesar
Published on Feb 07, 2025 05:38 AM IST
GMDA asks civic body to repair damaged sewage line in Sec 44
GMDA is responsible for maintaining the city’s master sewage network, while MCG oversees the maintenance and operation of sewer lines in internal sectors and residential colonies
Published on Feb 06, 2025 05:06 AM IST
Abhishek Behl, Gurugram
Municipal polls to be held in Hry on Mar 2
The elections to the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has been delayed by over two years as the tenure of the corporation had ended in February 2022
Published on Feb 05, 2025 07:00 AM IST