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Ipsita Pati

Ipsita Pati is a senior correspondent with the Hindustan Times, covering Gurgaon. She has written on pollution, wildlife, forest cover, Maoists problems and illegal mining while working in different states of India including Jharkhand, West Bengal, Delhi and Haryana.

Articles by Ipsita Pati

‘Housing boom’ in Gurgaon’s green areas

With migratory birds flying off to other destinations after their winter sojourn in the wetlands of the NCR, Gurgaon’s green areas are witnessing a different kind of ‘housing boom’.

Night heron and cormorant working on their nests. Indigenous birds are busy securing a place for breeding and are gathering nesting material, the most important activity of the season for birds.(HT Photo)

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Published on May 20, 2016 12:49 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

Gurgaon Sector 69, 70 await basic amenities

Lack of public transport options and other basic amenities is a major problem for people who have moved to the newly developed sectors in Gurgaon.

Roads in the area are in bad shape and most have no streetlights.(Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

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Updated on May 17, 2016 01:01 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

Malibu Towne residents paint trees to raise awareness on water conservation

Residents of Malibu Towne, an upscale township located in Sector 48 spread across 220 acres, painted the trees in their green belts with natural colours. The activity was taken up to sensitise people about the importance of protecting trees and conserving water in the area.

Children painted various patterns, including birds, forests, water taps and rainbows on the trees.(HT Photo)

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Updated on May 16, 2016 03:59 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

Gurgaon sector 45 residents move apex court for construction of road

Residents have moved Supreme Court alleging that a school is being built on land allocated for a road.

Residents say that a school has been constructed on the land allotted for a road in the area.(Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

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Published on May 14, 2016 01:05 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

Haryana told to protect Aravalli foothills as water recharge zones

The Centre has asked the Haryana government to protect the Aravalli foothills as they are natural groundwater recharge zones

The Central Groundwater Board categorised Gurgaon as ‘overexploited’, following which the Punjab and Haryana high court banned groundwater extraction in the district.(HT File)

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Published on May 13, 2016 12:53 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

Forest department to dig water pits in Aravallis for wild animals

The scorching heat has not only affected humans but also animals in the city. Keeping this in mind, the forest department is planning to create water pits in the Aravallis for wild animals.

The region has recorded a temperature of 46 degrees Celsius and it is very difficult for animals to find water in the area.(HT File Photo)

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Updated on May 11, 2016 12:52 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgoan

Gurgaon forest department stops phone tower installation in protected Aravallis

The forest department will file an FIR against 10 people who were trying to set up a mobile phone tower illegally in the Aravallis in Faridabad.

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Updated on May 06, 2016 11:47 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

Watch IPL matches on big screen at Huda Park in Gurgaon

To give viewers the feel of a cricket stadium, the ground will be decorated like an IPL ground

The Gurgaon cricket association is setting up a huge 32X18 feet screen at Huda Park in Sector 5 to livestream the IPL matches over the weekend.(HT Photo)

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Updated on May 07, 2016 02:00 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

Nilgai hit by vehicle in Suncity township operated upon, loses limb

A nilgai that was injured in an accident inside the Suncity Township was operated upon on Thursday.

The four-month-old nilgai was operated upon at a veterinary hospital, run by an NGO, on Thursday.(HT Photo)

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Published on May 06, 2016 12:42 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

Green activists will move court to stop concreting of drains in Gurgaon

Environmentalists are planning to go to court to stop the destruction of natural drains and water channels in the city. They also wrote to civic authorities on Tuesday asking them to stop concreting natural drains.

Activists say no environment impact study was conducted before concreting the drains.(Parveen Kumar/ HT Photo)

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Updated on May 04, 2016 11:35 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

Let Friday Jam music make Mother’s Day extra special

Hindustan Times CyberHub Friday Jam presented by Honda, powered by G-Shock, in association with KR Mangalam University, will celebrate Mother’s Day this Friday.

The four-member band, Revolution 21, will perform songs composed by the group at Cyber Hub on Friday.(HT Photo)

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Updated on May 05, 2016 12:53 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

Residents, students oppose illegal dumping of construction waste

Hundreds of people, including school children, held a demonstration against the dumping of construction and demolition (C&D) waste on forest land along the Pahariwala Road opposite Le Meridien Hotel, Gurgaon, around 8am on Sunday.

Residents of various condominiums and schoolchildren (right) protest against construction waste being dumped on forest land opposite Le Meridien Hotel in Gurgaon, on Sunday.(Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

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Updated on May 02, 2016 12:13 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

Female leopard, two cubs spotted in Manesar village

A female leopard and two cubs were spotted by villagers of Sahrawan village, Manesar, on Tuesday morning.

Forest officials captured a four-year-old leopard from a farmhouse in Sohna in March 2008.(HT File Photo)

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Updated on Apr 28, 2016 01:44 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

Land grab attempt in Mangar again, police silent, forest officials helpless

The much disputed area of Mangar village witnessed another attempt of land grabbing on Monday afternoon. A trench was levelled with soil and the wire fencing was cut to gain entry to a plot.

Even after multiple FIRs being filed by the forest department officials, these incidences are common in the area, which is located 200 metres from the Mangar police station.(Abhinav Saha/HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 26, 2016 01:13 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

Fire in Aravallis consumes greenery across five acres

A major fire broke out in the foothills of Aravallis on Wednesday around 2pm. However, no causality was reported

Four fire tenders were pressed into service and the firemen had to battle for an hour to contain the flames.(PARVEEN KUMAR/HT PHOTO)

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Published on Apr 21, 2016 12:57 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati

CGWA confirms groundwater contamination in the Aravallis

The Central Ground Water Authority confirmed that leachate from Bandhwari municipal waste treatment plant is flowing into natural water recharge zones, thus, polluting the ground water in Aravallis

The Central Ground Water Authority has confirmed that leachate from defunct Bandhwari municipal waste treatment plant is flowing into natural water recharge zones, thus, polluting the ground water in the Aravallis.(Manoj Kumar/HT Photo)

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Published on Apr 20, 2016 12:47 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

Four days on, odd-even scheme fails to impact air quality notably

The odd-even scheme did not have a significant effect on the air quality on the fourth day as the PM 2.5 level decreased only by 10 µg/m3 since Friday, when the second phase of the scheme commenced in the national capital.

Only 11 challans were issued on Monday compared to 25 on Friday.(Abhinav Saha/HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 18, 2016 11:19 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

Good monsoon means floods in Gurgaon

The meteorological department’s forecast of a good monsoon has brought cheers across the country but the news might be ominous for Gurgaon with the Chennai floods still fresh in the memory

Most of the rainwater drains are concreted in Gurgaon, thereby not allowing water to seep into the ground.(Abhinav Saha/HT Photo)

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Published on Apr 17, 2016 12:52 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati

Field work completed, Aravallis wildlife survey result to be released by month-end

The Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, will reveal the result of the wildlife survey that was conducted in the Aravallis to assess the presence of major wildlife species in the region, especially leopards and other predators

Frequent reports of leopard deaths prompted the Haryana government to evaluate the presence of prey species in the region.(HT File Photo)

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Published on Apr 12, 2016 01:39 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati

Trees planted for investors’ summit wither, Huda continues plantation

Haryana Urban Development Authority (Huda) is busy planting ornamental trees that were procured to beautify the city before the Happening Haryana global investors’ summit

Around 5,000 trees were procured from Telangana for a cost of Rs.20 lakh.(Abhinav Saha/HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 09, 2016 11:25 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

Axe falls on dozen more trees in Mangar again

About a dozen trees were axed in an area of nearly 1.5 acres, claimed to be part of the sacred grove near Mangar village, in the early hours of Friday.

The area falls under Section 4 and 5 of the Punjab Land Preservation Act (PLPA) and cutting of trees in the area without permission is prohibited.(Hindustan Times)

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Updated on Apr 02, 2016 04:47 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

Gurgaon: Migratory birds at Sultanpur Park begin their annual journey

At least 50% migratory birds have left Sultanpur National Park, located 15 kms from Gurgaon, for their respective destinations across the globe as winter came to an end.

Birds from Europe, Russia, China and Gulf countries were also spotted in the park. They have already started migrating.(Parveen Kumar/HT File Photo)

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Updated on Mar 29, 2016 04:39 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

Nilgai not a ‘gai’, killing it is fine: Haryana forest minister

The “gai” in nilgai is the final hurdle for the Haryana government before it gives locals a free hand to kill them.

The Nilgai is an indigenous deer and is currently protected under the Wildlife Protection Act.(Parveen Kumar//HT Photo)

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Updated on Mar 19, 2016 09:59 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

Gurgaon-based director sends animated film to Cannes

Gurgaon based Shaaz Ahmed has sent his six-minute animated movie ‘Talking Walls’ to the upcoming Cannes Film Festival.

Shaaz Ahmed’s ‘Talking Walls’ is about the makeover of the paediatric ward at LN Hospital in New Delhi.(Abhinav Saha/HT Photo)

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Published on Mar 17, 2016 01:33 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

It’s a free-for-all at Sikanderpur

The crowd at Sikanderpur Metro station often exceeds its handling capacity, leaving commuters with a persistent feeling that a stampede is impending.

Lack of parking space force commuters to park on the road leading to jams during peak hours.(Abhinav Saha/HT Photo)

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Published on Mar 16, 2016 01:54 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAbhishek Behl and Ipsita Pati, Gurgaon

In Gurgaon, Huda Metro station sweats under 52,000 footfall

The average daily ridership at the Huda metro station is 52,000. This has far exceeded the initial expectations of the DMRC, meaning infrastructure at the station is inadequate to meet such a high demand.

Huda City Centre is one of the busiest stations of the Delhi Metro, and the ‘crush hour’ is anything but pleasant for commuters.(Abhinav Saha/HT File Photo)

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Updated on Mar 15, 2016 01:14 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAbhishek Behl and Ipsita Pati, Gurgaon

It’s a fight for toe space on Gurgaon metro

Lack of last-mile connectivity, inadequate parking space, poor police security outside stations and unruly auto drivers are some of the issues that a commuter encounters every day.

The five metro stations in Gurgaon cater to a daily average ridership of 1.5 lakh, one-third of which is from Huda City Centre.(Saumya Khandelwal/HT File Photo)

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Updated on Mar 14, 2016 04:43 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAbhishek Behl and Ipsita Pati, Gurgaon

Unitech project delayed by 3 yrs, buyers protest

Homebuyers of Unitech Exquisite — a residential project in Sector 71 — staged a protest at the developer’s office in Sector 45 on Wednesday against a delay of more than three years in completion of project.

Homebuyers of Unitech Exquisite in Sector 71 protest outside the developer’s office on Wednesday.(Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

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Published on Mar 10, 2016 12:39 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

Do not dump animal carcasses in open, forest dept tells MCG

The forest department has sent a proposal to the Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon (MCG) to establish an incinerator at Bandhwari or any other suitable site within three months.

Scientists recently said a proper disposal system needs to be in place for animal carcasses found in the forest area. If the carcasses are not disposed properly, they may prove fatal for other animals.(HT File Photo)

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Updated on Mar 02, 2016 01:48 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

Gurgaon water crisis Day 7: Wastage will invite FIR

As the water crisis entered the seventh day, the district administration on Saturday issued a notification that an FIR will be registered against any resident caught wasting water by washing vehicles or gardening.

Situation to remain critical for four more days as the raw water supply to Gurgaon is still short by 60%.(Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

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Updated on Feb 28, 2016 01:37 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

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Ipsita Pati

Ipsita Pati is a senior correspondent with the Hindustan Times, covering Gurgaon. She has written on pollution, wildlife, forest cover, Maoists problems and illegal mining while working in different states of India including Jharkhand, West Bengal, Delhi and Haryana.

With migratory birds flying off to other destinations after their winter sojourn in the wetlands of the NCR, Gurgaon’s green areas are witnessing a different kind of ‘housing boom’.

Lack of public transport options and other basic amenities is a major problem for people who have moved to the newly developed sectors in Gurgaon.

Residents of Malibu Towne, an upscale township located in Sector 48 spread across 220 acres, painted the trees in their green belts with natural colours. The activity was taken up to sensitise people about the importance of protecting trees and conserving water in the area.

Residents have moved Supreme Court alleging that a school is being built on land allocated for a road.

The Centre has asked the Haryana government to protect the Aravalli foothills as they are natural groundwater recharge zones

The scorching heat has not only affected humans but also animals in the city. Keeping this in mind, the forest department is planning to create water pits in the Aravallis for wild animals.

The forest department will file an FIR against 10 people who were trying to set up a mobile phone tower illegally in the Aravallis in Faridabad.

To give viewers the feel of a cricket stadium, the ground will be decorated like an IPL ground

A nilgai that was injured in an accident inside the Suncity Township was operated upon on Thursday.

Environmentalists are planning to go to court to stop the destruction of natural drains and water channels in the city. They also wrote to civic authorities on Tuesday asking them to stop concreting natural drains.

Hindustan Times CyberHub Friday Jam presented by Honda, powered by G-Shock, in association with KR Mangalam University, will celebrate Mother’s Day this Friday.

Hundreds of people, including school children, held a demonstration against the dumping of construction and demolition (C&D) waste on forest land along the Pahariwala Road opposite Le Meridien Hotel, Gurgaon, around 8am on Sunday.

A female leopard and two cubs were spotted by villagers of Sahrawan village, Manesar, on Tuesday morning.

The much disputed area of Mangar village witnessed another attempt of land grabbing on Monday afternoon. A trench was levelled with soil and the wire fencing was cut to gain entry to a plot.

A major fire broke out in the foothills of Aravallis on Wednesday around 2pm. However, no causality was reported

The Central Ground Water Authority confirmed that leachate from Bandhwari municipal waste treatment plant is flowing into natural water recharge zones, thus, polluting the ground water in Aravallis

The odd-even scheme did not have a significant effect on the air quality on the fourth day as the PM 2.5 level decreased only by 10 µg/m3 since Friday, when the second phase of the scheme commenced in the national capital.

The meteorological department’s forecast of a good monsoon has brought cheers across the country but the news might be ominous for Gurgaon with the Chennai floods still fresh in the memory

The Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, will reveal the result of the wildlife survey that was conducted in the Aravallis to assess the presence of major wildlife species in the region, especially leopards and other predators

Haryana Urban Development Authority (Huda) is busy planting ornamental trees that were procured to beautify the city before the Happening Haryana global investors’ summit

About a dozen trees were axed in an area of nearly 1.5 acres, claimed to be part of the sacred grove near Mangar village, in the early hours of Friday.

At least 50% migratory birds have left Sultanpur National Park, located 15 kms from Gurgaon, for their respective destinations across the globe as winter came to an end.

The “gai” in nilgai is the final hurdle for the Haryana government before it gives locals a free hand to kill them.

Gurgaon based Shaaz Ahmed has sent his six-minute animated movie ‘Talking Walls’ to the upcoming Cannes Film Festival.

The crowd at Sikanderpur Metro station often exceeds its handling capacity, leaving commuters with a persistent feeling that a stampede is impending.

The average daily ridership at the Huda metro station is 52,000. This has far exceeded the initial expectations of the DMRC, meaning infrastructure at the station is inadequate to meet such a high demand.

Lack of last-mile connectivity, inadequate parking space, poor police security outside stations and unruly auto drivers are some of the issues that a commuter encounters every day.

Homebuyers of Unitech Exquisite — a residential project in Sector 71 — staged a protest at the developer’s office in Sector 45 on Wednesday against a delay of more than three years in completion of project.

The forest department has sent a proposal to the Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon (MCG) to establish an incinerator at Bandhwari or any other suitable site within three months.

As the water crisis entered the seventh day, the district administration on Saturday issued a notification that an FIR will be registered against any resident caught wasting water by washing vehicles or gardening.

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