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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

AQI rises 100 points in a day as cases of open waste burning increase

Wednesday’s AQI touched 322, up by over 100 points from Tuesday’s 228, entering ‘very poor’ category

Waste being burnt near the Airtel office at Udyog Vihar in Gurgaon, on Wednesday. The Gurgaon authorities had banned open burning of waste in 2015.(Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)

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Published on Dec 20, 2017 11:47 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

Report key to reviving city’s water bodies ready

The report, prepared by the district administration, will be submitted before the National Green Tribunal this week

A water body in Gurgaon’s Sector 47. The MCG is bidding to develop five more in the city.(Sanjeev Verma/HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Dec 19, 2017 10:41 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

Gurgaon resident complains of inaction against animal poachers in Aravallis

Writes to state government about wildlife department failing to remove metal traps a week after an FIR was filed and officials inspected the area

On December 9, a resident had filed an FIR against poaching near Tata Raisina Residency. He shared pictures of trapped peacocks (above) and evidence of metal trap with the wildlife department.

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Published on Dec 17, 2017 11:50 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

Residents call for shutdown of hospital where girl was molested

The parents and neighbours of a 16-year-old girl, who was allegedly sexually assaulted by two male nurses of a private hospital last month, protested in front of the hospital on Sunday demanding its shutdown.

Around 2.30 pm, more than 20 people gathered outside the hospital and raised slogans against the hospital management.(Sanjeev Verma/HT PHOTO)

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Published on Dec 10, 2017 10:57 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

Homicide case against Gurgaon Fortis doc for death of 7-yr-old with dengue

The hospital has been charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder under section 304(2) of IPC.

Gurgaon civil hospital’s chief medical officer, BK Rajora said inquiry findings against Fortis Hospital, Gurgaon, has been submitted with the police.(HT FILE PHOTO)

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Updated on Dec 10, 2017 06:57 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Gurgaon | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

Gurgaon resident complains of illegal wildlife trade in Aravallis

A resident of the city, in his complaint, stated that a large number of jackals and peacocks are being captured illegally by an unidentified group near Tata Raisina Residency on Golf Course Extension Road.

The complainant said that he regularly visits the forest area in the mornings during his walk, during which he found evidence of poaching of wildlife in the Aravallis.

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Published on Dec 09, 2017 10:47 PM IST

Hinduatan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

Gurgaon: Health workers’ strike continues for third day, services hit

Contractual health workers in Gurgaon have been on strike since Tuesday, demanding better pay and permanent jobs

With as many as 650 NHM workers in Gurgaon on strike, kin of some patients had to hire private ambulances to have them shifted to Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital.(Parveen Kumar/HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Dec 07, 2017 10:50 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

CNG stations in Gurgaon to now stay open 24x7

Longer operation hours will cut rush at refuelling stations in daytime which causes snarls

The district administration will inspect all CNG stations to see if vehicle queues were leading to jams.(HT File)

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Published on Dec 05, 2017 11:57 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

NSG commando ‘kills self’ after shooting wife, sister-in-law at Manesar campus

The commando has been identified as Jitender Singh from Kanpur and family dispute seems to be the cause of the incident, police said.

The NSG commando, who shot at his wife and sister-in-law, was on deputation from the Border Security Force.(Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

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Updated on Dec 06, 2017 02:33 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Gurgaon | ByIpsita Pati

Gurgaon: Planning body to debate status of land in the Aravallis today

Haryana has kept large portions of the Aravalli Hills outside the National Conservation Zone

According to the National Capital Regional Plan 2021, in areas coming under the National Conservation Zone, construction is limited to only 0.5% of the total land.(Parveen Kumar/HT FILE)

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Updated on Dec 03, 2017 11:49 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

Sultanpur welcomes twice as many winged visitors as last year

98 species of migratory birds spotted at the Sultanpur National Park till December 1, against tally of 55 species last year

Painted stork, among the most nested species in the Sulatanpur National Park, flock to the 352-acre water body in Sultanpur National Park every year.(Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

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Updated on Dec 03, 2017 12:04 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

Housing project in Aravallis: NGT reviews revenue record, to evaluate forest status on Dec 12

The National Green Tribunal is hearing a plea which contends that the said land in Faridabad comes in the natural conservator zone where construction beyond 0.5% is not allowed. The work on the site was recently put on hold after the state government acted on a complaint by activists

Over 10,000 trees have been axed from a 52-acre plot in Faridabad’s Sarai Khajwa village for a group housing project.(HT File Photo)

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Published on Nov 30, 2017 11:27 PM IST

Hinduastan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

Open burning of waste spikes air pollution in Gurgaon

In November, the MCG collected ₹3,80,000 by way of spot fines for open waste burning

The minimum temperature in Gurgaon over the last one week has been hovering around 8°C.(Sanjeev Verma/HT FILE PHOTO)

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Updated on Nov 30, 2017 11:25 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

Gurgaon: Parents of girl who was molested in ICU say there was no woman staff

As per the complaint of the victim’s mother, the girl was admitted to the hospital located in Sector 12 on November 16 after she had mistakenly drank a bottle of insecticide

A case was registered under sections 328 (causing hurt by poison) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the IPC and Section 10 of the POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act.(Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

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Published on Nov 29, 2017 10:20 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

Gurgaon: ₹85 lakh in cash, jewellery stolen from luxury hotels in two days

While the guests and hosts were focussed on the marriage ceremony at Leela Ambience, the thieves managed to sneak in and flee with a bag where the cash and jewellery were kept

The Leela Ambience Hotel in Gurgaon from where cash and jewellery worth ₹70 lakh was stolen during a wedding function on Sunday.(Parveen Kumar/HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Nov 26, 2017 10:55 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

Male leopard found dead in a mining pit in Aravalli

The leopard was spotted lying lifeless in a mining pit by a group of villagers who immediately informed the forest department staff regarding the animal.

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Updated on Nov 25, 2017 12:26 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

Basai wetland an important area for birds : rules green tribunal

The Delhi Board Foundation had moved a petition at the National Green Tribunal claiming that the Basai wetland is under threat from a proposed construction and demolition processing plant in the area

Exotic birds from different parts of the globe come to nest at the Basai wetland every year.(HT FILE)

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Updated on Nov 24, 2017 10:48 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

Gurgaon: Cop found hanging in Sector 82 residence

Kin says he was battling extreme stress because of some family issue

The deceased, Sant Kumar, was posted at Ballabgarh in Faridabad district of Haryana. His family members told police that he attended a relative’s wedding reception on Friday and killed himself after returning home(Representative photo)

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Updated on Nov 24, 2017 10:43 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

State orders realty firm to stop work after trees felled in Aravallis

Experts shot off a complaint to the Haryana government, seeking action against the violators

Activists alleged that more than 600 trees were chopped over a 52-acre plot in Faridabad’s Sarai Khwaja village.(HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Nov 23, 2017 09:58 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

Migratory birds start flocking to Basai wetland in Gurgaon

Every year, the wetland houses more than 30,000 birds from different parts of the world, mainly the northern hemisphere, in the winter as they move to warmer locations in search of food and shelter

Bird enthusiasts have also started flocking the wetland in the early morning and evening hours to observe the habits of migratory birds.

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Published on Nov 22, 2017 10:39 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

Parents, neighbours demand justice for 4-year-old killed by Mercedes car

Say the death of Devika and its immediate fallout—the driver of the vehicle getting bail—bear proof that no one cares about the poor

Jyoti (center), mother of the four-year-old girl Devika who was killed in a road accident on Sunday, is still in shock and wails remembering her youngest child.(Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)

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Published on Nov 21, 2017 11:13 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

Gurgaon residents sign up for a week-long car-free challenge

Participants will narrate their experiences of commuting without a car over the next week

Owing to inadequate public transport service, it is difficult to commute without a car in Gurgaon.(Parveen Kumar/HT FILE)

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Updated on Nov 19, 2017 11:10 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

Gurgaon: Villagers not hopeful of Bandhwari waste plant revival

Villagers around the defunct waste treatment plant have been facing health problems and social isolation

The Bandhwari plant shut down after a fire broke out in 2013.(Sanjeev Verma/HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Nov 19, 2017 11:02 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

Bandhwari waste plant to resume ops by June 2019

Post re-launch, the plant will process 25 lakh tonnes of solid waste in the next five years

Anand Mohan Sharan, principal secretary (centre), Haryana with Gurgaon Mayor Madhu Azad (L) and Faridabad Mayor Suman Bala(R)at the Bandhwari landfill on Sunday.(Sanjeev Verma/HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Nov 19, 2017 10:58 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

Gurgaon: MCG collects Rs 1 lakh in fines over four days for burning waste

There is a ban in place on the burning of waste in the open and the MCG officials said people are yet to be identified in a large number of instances.

In the last four days, fines amounting to Rs 80,000 has been collected by the MCG, while challans worth Rs 20,000 has been issue by the Haryana State Pollution Control Board.(Ravi Choudhary/HT PHOTO)

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Published on Nov 17, 2017 10:46 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

Rain, good wind speed clean up Gurgaon air

The air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 307 (very poor) on Friday, an improvement from 354 on Thursday, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.

The light shower on Friday morning was accompanied by wind, helping residents breathe easy.(Sanjeev Verma/HT PHOTO)

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Published on Nov 17, 2017 10:44 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

Gurgaon residents fail lungs screening test, pledge to curb air pollution

Healthy lungs of a woman of same age group should be able to process about 450 litres of cardon dioxide per day, said diagnostic experts

Around 100 people on Wednesday took a pledge to curb air pollution at an event in CyberHub.(Sanjeev Verma/HT PHOTO)

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Published on Nov 15, 2017 11:34 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

Gurgaon:Huda pressed five machines to sprinkle water, penalised those flouting green norms

hough residents breathed easier on Tuesday and Wednesday, as air quality index was at 350 and 355, respectively, there were several instances of open burning of garbage across the city.

Workers leave sand uncovered while constructing a median on a road in sector 45-46, on Tuesday.(Sanjeev Verma/HT PHOTO)

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Published on Nov 15, 2017 11:32 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

Gurgaon: MCG, NHAI details steps taken to reduce pollution

On October 31, the HSPCB asked the MCG, Huda, traffic police and residents’ welfare associations to send reports on measures taken to reduce pollution

After an extended weekend break owing to pollution, city schools opened on Tuesday.(Sanjeev Verma/HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Nov 14, 2017 10:33 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByIpsita Pati, Gurgaon

Better wind speed brings some respite to pollution-scarred Gurgaon

Experts said there could be better days ahead, as rain and better wind speed will help disperse pollutants and bring down the level of pollution

Construction activity is often blamed for the city’s rising pollution levels.(Sanjeev Verma/HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Nov 14, 2017 10:30 PM 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.

Wednesday’s AQI touched 322, up by over 100 points from Tuesday’s 228, entering ‘very poor’ category

The report, prepared by the district administration, will be submitted before the National Green Tribunal this week

Writes to state government about wildlife department failing to remove metal traps a week after an FIR was filed and officials inspected the area

The parents and neighbours of a 16-year-old girl, who was allegedly sexually assaulted by two male nurses of a private hospital last month, protested in front of the hospital on Sunday demanding its shutdown.

The hospital has been charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder under section 304(2) of IPC.

A resident of the city, in his complaint, stated that a large number of jackals and peacocks are being captured illegally by an unidentified group near Tata Raisina Residency on Golf Course Extension Road.

Contractual health workers in Gurgaon have been on strike since Tuesday, demanding better pay and permanent jobs

Longer operation hours will cut rush at refuelling stations in daytime which causes snarls

The commando has been identified as Jitender Singh from Kanpur and family dispute seems to be the cause of the incident, police said.

Haryana has kept large portions of the Aravalli Hills outside the National Conservation Zone

98 species of migratory birds spotted at the Sultanpur National Park till December 1, against tally of 55 species last year

The National Green Tribunal is hearing a plea which contends that the said land in Faridabad comes in the natural conservator zone where construction beyond 0.5% is not allowed. The work on the site was recently put on hold after the state government acted on a complaint by activists

In November, the MCG collected ₹3,80,000 by way of spot fines for open waste burning

As per the complaint of the victim’s mother, the girl was admitted to the hospital located in Sector 12 on November 16 after she had mistakenly drank a bottle of insecticide

While the guests and hosts were focussed on the marriage ceremony at Leela Ambience, the thieves managed to sneak in and flee with a bag where the cash and jewellery were kept

The leopard was spotted lying lifeless in a mining pit by a group of villagers who immediately informed the forest department staff regarding the animal.

The Delhi Board Foundation had moved a petition at the National Green Tribunal claiming that the Basai wetland is under threat from a proposed construction and demolition processing plant in the area

Kin says he was battling extreme stress because of some family issue

Experts shot off a complaint to the Haryana government, seeking action against the violators

Every year, the wetland houses more than 30,000 birds from different parts of the world, mainly the northern hemisphere, in the winter as they move to warmer locations in search of food and shelter

Say the death of Devika and its immediate fallout—the driver of the vehicle getting bail—bear proof that no one cares about the poor

Participants will narrate their experiences of commuting without a car over the next week

Villagers around the defunct waste treatment plant have been facing health problems and social isolation

Post re-launch, the plant will process 25 lakh tonnes of solid waste in the next five years

There is a ban in place on the burning of waste in the open and the MCG officials said people are yet to be identified in a large number of instances.

The air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 307 (very poor) on Friday, an improvement from 354 on Thursday, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.

Healthy lungs of a woman of same age group should be able to process about 450 litres of cardon dioxide per day, said diagnostic experts

hough residents breathed easier on Tuesday and Wednesday, as air quality index was at 350 and 355, respectively, there were several instances of open burning of garbage across the city.

On October 31, the HSPCB asked the MCG, Huda, traffic police and residents’ welfare associations to send reports on measures taken to reduce pollution

Experts said there could be better days ahead, as rain and better wind speed will help disperse pollutants and bring down the level of pollution

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