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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

Three new routes to Delhi will decongest e-way, MG Road

Proposal to increase connectivity between cities pitched in 2005, feasibility reports to be submitted within 15 days to Delhi govt

One of the three proposed routes plans to connect Gurgaon-Faridabad Road with Nelson Mandela Marg in Delhi, via MG Road.(Parveen Kumar/HT File photo)
Published on Oct 08, 2015 12:27 AM IST
Hindustan Times | By

Truckers strike: Milk, meds, vegetables may cost more

The indefinite strike called by the All India Motor Transport Congress is likely to intensify from Monday with truck drivers, transporting essential commodities such as milk, medicines, fruits and vegetables, too joining the protest. Wholesalers anticipate shortage in supplies resulting in rising prices.

The nationwide strike called by the AIMTC, which claims to represent owners of about 87 lakh trucks and 20 lakh buses and tempos, entered its fourth day on Sunday.(Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 05, 2015 01:01 AM IST
Hindustan Times | By

List harassment complaints on dist website, Gurgaon officials told

The Haryana State Information Commission has directed the Gurgaon administration to list all complaints of sexual harassment at the workplace on the district website.

As per the Act, every organisation, which has more than five women working, has to form an internal complaint committee where complaints related to harassment can be registered.(Arijit Sen/HT file photo)
Updated on Sep 19, 2015 04:12 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Gurgaon

List sexual harassment complaints on district website, Gurgaon officials told

The Haryana State Information Commission has directed the Gurgaon administration to list all complaints of sexual harassment at the workplace on the district website. The move is aimed at checking sexual harassment at workplace.

Updated on Sep 19, 2015 03:15 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Gurgaon

Eight junctions on Gurgaon e-way to be redesigned

Junctions and intersections on the Delhi Gurgaon Express way are likely to be redesigned soon, a step that is expected to reduce congestion on the crucial road.

The-28km-Delhi-Gurgaon-expressway-may-soon-be-toll-free-and-the-commuter-won-t-have-to-pay-any-toll-or-be-stuck-in-mile-long-jams-if-Delhi-HC-accepts-HT-photo-Sanjeev-Verma
Updated on Sep 18, 2015 04:28 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Gurgaon

Gurgaon: Installation of hi-tech cameras on e-way delayed yet again

The project to install 13 high-definition cameras on the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway has been delayed once again — this time because the concessionaire was unable to complete the backend integration work.

Till now, only seven cameras are functional and the feed can be monitored at the control room at Sirhaul plaza. (Abhinav Sahat/HT photo)
Updated on Sep 16, 2015 12:55 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Gurgaon

Poorly lit stretches reduce Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway's sheen

Poor lighting on several stretches of the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway has made life difficult for commuters.

Lighting is a problem not only in the service lanes but even on the main carriageway due to old cables and damaged fixtures. (Parveen Kumar/ HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 24, 2015 11:21 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Gurgaon

No solution in sight for waterlogging at Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway

Marooned: Both the NHAI and civic agencies in Gurgaon have failed to find any effective solution to the problems plaguing the Delhi-Ggn e-way

Blocking the entry-exit points at Signature Tower on Friday morning was part of the concessionaire’s exercise to streamline traffic on the expressway. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 24, 2015 02:24 AM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Gurgaon

Four-hour snarl on Delhi-Gurgaon expressway causes chaos

Commuters were stuck in traffic for close to four hours on the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway after six entry-exit points at Signature Tower were blocked on Friday morning.

Blocking the entry-exit points at Signature Tower on Friday morning was part of the concessionaire’s exercise to streamline traffic on the expressway. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 22, 2015 01:07 AM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Gurgaon

Commuters growl as accident, breakdown clog Gurgoan traffic

An accident on the left hand side of the main carriageway of Expressway at Shankar Chowk, and a breakdown in the opposite direction from Delhi to Gurgaon also led to traffic snarls on the entire expressway. Jams were witnessed on the main carriageway, and under the flyover from Signature Tower to Rajokri.

Traffic jam in Gurgaon. (Courtesy: Twitter/@GauravBanka)
Updated on Mar 08, 2017 01:06 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Gurgaon

Petrol pump dealers in Gurgaon to go on strike from today

Petrol pump dealers are set to go on an indefinite strike from Monday morning to protest the recent hike in value added tax (VAT) on diesel. The resolution was passed by the All Haryana Petrol Pump Dealers Association in a meeting in Rohtak on Saturday.

A notice stating the closure of petrol pumps. (Praveen Kumar/ HT Photo)
Updated on Jul 20, 2015 11:42 AM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Gurgaon

Gurgaon: Decks cleared, but NPR will be operational only by Jan 2017

Despite the decks being cleared by the Punjab and Haryana High Court for the early completion of the Northern Peripheral Road (NPR), it is likely to become operational only by January 2017.

Updated on Jul 19, 2015 12:23 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Gurgaon

Entry to DLF SEZ, Star Mall blocked over DLF-NHAI tussle

DLF and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) have locked horns over the grant of access to DLF SEZ and Star Mall on the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway.

The NHAI on Tuesday afternoon blocked entry to Star Mall and DLF SEZ by digging up the approach road. The authority said that the builders had gained illegal access to the e-way (Parveen Kumar/ HT photo)
Updated on Jul 08, 2015 12:54 AM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Gurgaon

City loses way: Most roads have no names, no clear directions

For Shakespeare there was not much in a name. But ask any Gurgaon resident, particularly those who have come from outside, and they will tell you the importance of names when it comes to city roads and landmarks, most of which are unidentified.

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Updated on Jun 29, 2015 10:18 AM IST
Hindustan Times | ByAbhishek Behl, Leena Dhankhar and Isha Sahni, Gurgaon

They stay awake to ensure Gurgaon sleeps

Security guards in the city face problems like 12-hour shifts, few employee benefits and low salaries.

Nearly-8-to-10-security-guards-live-in-a-10X10-feet-room-in-DLF-Phase-1-in-Gurgaon-Parveen-Kumar-HT-Photo
Updated on Jun 03, 2015 04:22 PM IST
None | By, Gurgaon

Attackers of 'brutally assaulted' Gorkha youth booked under IPC

The police on Wednesday finally booked assailants involved in the brutal assault on four Darjeeling youth in Gurgaon for attempt to murder under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code.

Supporters-of-the-Darjeeling-youth-protested-and-submitted-a-memorandum-to-Deepak-Saharan-DCP-east-on-Wednesday-Gurgaon-HT-Photo
Updated on May 21, 2015 09:45 AM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Gurgaon
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