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
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
GMDA to build culvert to resolve waterlogging on Old Delhi Road
GMDA to build a ₹2.5 crore culvert at Major Sushil Aima Marg and Old Delhi Road to tackle waterlogging and improve traffic flow in the area.
Updated on Dec 21, 2024 05:40 AM IST
Former Haryana CM, INLD chief Om Prakash Chautala dies at 89
Born on January 1, 1935, Om Prakash Chautala was the eldest of the five children of former deputy prime minister Chaudhary Devi Lal
Published on Dec 20, 2024 02:38 PM IST
GMDA gives nod to 4 FOBs across major Gurugram roads
GMDA approves four foot overbridges on major roads in Gurugram for pedestrian safety, with a budget of ₹16 crore and completion in 18 months.
Updated on Dec 20, 2024 05:16 AM IST
Gurugram metro project to be built in two phases, work to start next year
The Gurugram Metro Rail Limited, which opened its office on Monday evening said that it has received eight bids for the tender of general consultant, which is likely to be allotted by February 2025
Updated on Dec 19, 2024 06:20 AM IST
Speed up land acquisition for drain near NH-48: CS
The chief secretary, who was holding a review and coordination meeting with senior Gurugram officials in Chandigarh, also issued directions to Haryana State Industrial & Infrastructure Development Corporation (HSIIDC) to transfer land to the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) to set up a new solid waste processing facility in the city.
Updated on Dec 18, 2024 06:02 AM IST
Hry body gives nod to draft for 36km extn of Gurugram Metro
The draft DPR, prepared by Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES), was reviewed and approved during the HMRTC board meeting on November 26, officials said
Published on Dec 17, 2024 08:50 AM IST
Abhishek Behl, Gurugram
GMDA commissions study to solve Gurugram’s waterlogging woes
The consultant will study the capacities of existing drains and cross drainage works in the city including those along the NH 48, Pataudi Road, Delhi Rewari Railway line and final disposal of the drainage system in Najafgarh drain.
Updated on Dec 16, 2024 05:46 AM IST
GMDA to develop park based on yogic chakras in Gurugram’s Sector 52
GMDA plans a ₹33 crore park in Sector 52, featuring seven zones based on chakras for yoga, meditation, and wellness activities.
Updated on Dec 16, 2024 05:44 AM IST
Forest dept action on 110 illegal structures near Sultanpur bird sanctuary
A senior government official, who was aware of the matter, said that 110 sites have been identified by the forest department and a list of the same has been shared where illegal construction has been carried out.
Updated on Dec 14, 2024 06:06 AM IST
Hry: Irrigation dept asks developer to pay ₹66 cr for encroaching land
Officials from the irrigation department said that in 2018, they got to know that a developer, Ansal API, had carved out plots, built a road and a park on its two acres of land after which the department issued a notice to the developer and got the construction stopped. Later, they asked him to vacate the land
Updated on Dec 14, 2024 06:04 AM IST
HRERA directs NBCC to pay rent, damages to allottee
The HRERA court ordered that monthly rent of ₹30,000 should be paid to the petitioner, and ₹1 lakh each as compensation for mental harassment and litigation cost. The compensation must be paid within one month of the court order
Updated on Dec 13, 2024 06:00 AM IST
Boundary walls, illegal structures demolished in Behrampur village
An enforcement team said that a demolition drive was carried out in the seven colonies being developed illegally on the 70 acres of land in violation of rules and without any permission from the competent authority
Updated on Dec 12, 2024 05:42 AM IST
NHAI urges MCG to curb garbage dumping along Dwarka e-way
In a letter dated November 15, the maintenance manager of the Dwarka Expressway highlighted the issue to NHAI, highlighting the difficulties faced in maintaining cleanliness
Updated on Dec 10, 2024 09:34 AM IST
Abhishek Behl, Gurugram