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Kartik Kumar

Kartik Kumar is a correspondent with the Hindustan Times and has covered beats such as crime, transport, health and consumer courts. Kartik currently covers municipal corporation, Delhi Metro and Rapid Metro.

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Son of vendor, performing in Gurgaon, has eye on Winter Olympics

Raj Kumar Tiwari will compete at the 13th National Ice Skating Championship to be held at iSkate ring in Ambience Mall

Raj Kumar Tiwari, who won gold at the 2013 Special Olympics, will participate in the 13th National Ice Skating Championship on Friday.

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Published on Jan 06, 2017 12:34 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKartik Kumar, Gurgaon

Less snowfall in Shimla brings national ice skating championship to Gurgaon mall

Owing to low snowfall and cloudy weather conditions in Shimla, Gurgaon has got the chance to host the 13th National Ice Skating championship will now be held at iSKATE ice ring in Ambience Mall from Thursday.

The competition was scheduled to commence from January 4 at a natural ring in Shimla. However, low snowfall has led to a rise in temperature forcing officials to shift the venue.(HT File)

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Updated on Jan 05, 2017 12:59 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKartik Kumar, Gurgaon

Despite CM’s announcement, PWD denies being Gurgaon’s nodal road repair agency

In September 2016, chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar had announced that the PWD would be the nodal agency for the repair work.

MCG workers repair the damaged road in Sector 15 part 2 on Tuesday.(Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

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Updated on Jan 04, 2017 01:13 AM IST

Hindustantimes Times | ByKartik Kumar, Gurgaon

Gurgaon: Swachh Bharat survey to start amid incomplete projects

Although the Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon (MCG) has undertaken several last minute measures to spruce up the city and change public perception, there are several drawbacks that can affect the city’s rankings.

Gurgaon has only 39 public toilets for a population of nearly 10 lakh.(HT File)

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Published on Jan 03, 2017 11:41 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKartik Kumar, Gurgaon

Gurgaon: New Year, new authority, renewed hopes

The city did not have much to cheer about in 2016 except a few announcements such as the Pod taxi project that is too ambitious for Gurgaon where basic infrastructure is in shambles.

Waterlogging and massive traffic jams in July and August were largely attributed to the lack of coordination among government agencies in the city.(Parveen Kumar/HT)

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Updated on Jan 02, 2017 10:42 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByRashpal Singh, Kartik Kumar & Gulam Jeelani, Gurgaon

MCG’s property tax receipts down by over 60%

The Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon (MCG) collected only ₹121 crore in property till December 31 compared to ₹387 crore in 2015.

The drop has taken place despite there being a boost in collection after demonetisation during which the civic body had collected over ₹12 crore.(HT File)

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Published on Dec 31, 2016 10:51 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKartik Kumar, Gurgaon

Five MCG projects of civic body that could make 2017 better for Gurgaon

Upcoming MCG projects include e-wallet facility for property tax payment, a construction waste plant and water ATMs

A seasonal water body in DLF phase 3 was continuously filled with construction waste last year. Similar incidents were reported from different parts of the city and the first construction and demolition waste plant to be set up by the MCG is aimed at mitigating the issue.(HT File)

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Published on Dec 31, 2016 10:45 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKartik Kumar, Gurgaon

Demonetisation hits Gurgaon Rapid Metro project too

Shortage of currency in the aftermath of demonetisation decision has made it difficult to get workers for the project.

Contractors said they have received the necessary funds through electronic payments, but they find it difficult to pay the workers, most of whom prefer cash.(Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

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Updated on Dec 31, 2016 12:32 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKartik Kumar, Gurgaon

Five families come forward to adopt baby girl abandoned near Gurgaon

Families from Gurgaon city and Manesar have expressed their desire to adopt the two-day-old girl

The girl has been admitted to the civil hospital with a case of mild jaundice. Doctors said her condition is stable.(HT Photo)

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Published on Dec 30, 2016 07:55 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKartik Kumar, Gurgaon

Morning traffic crawls as fog reduces visibility in Gurgaon

Low visibility due to thick fog slowed traffic movement and delayed commuters, especially office goers

Commuters reported an average delay of 15-20 minutes in reaching their destinations.(Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

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Published on Dec 30, 2016 05:19 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKartik Kumar, Gurgaon

Gurgaon considers caterpillar train for improved connectivity

Civic authorities in the city have been directed by chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar’s office to look into the viability of a ‘Caterpillar Train’ as a mode of public transportation in Gurgaon, which would be the first such initiative in the world.

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Updated on Dec 28, 2016 12:46 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKartik Kumar, Gurgaon

Gurgaon’s chhole-kulche sensation gets licence, plans to set up food truck

Yadav set up a chhole-kulche cart in the posh HUDA Sector 14 locality to support her family after her husband met with an accident.

Urvashi Yadav, the 34-year-old former school teacher who became an internet sensation following her decision to run a chhole-kulche cart, has got a vendor’s licence. She now plans to launch a food truck.

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Updated on Dec 27, 2016 10:47 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKartik Kumar, Gurgaon

Division of wards approved, Gurgaon civic body elections likely in March

The ad hoc committee, MLAs and public representatives gave their consent to the new demarcation of wards

Former councillors were contemplating procuring a stay order on the elections from the Punjab and Haryana high court citing a discrepancy in the demarcation of wards.(HT File Photo)

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Published on Dec 23, 2016 11:15 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKartik Kumar, Gurgaon

Gurgaon bankers protest against RBI’s cap on deposits

Bank officials said they would face public ire over the decision

Members of All India Bank Officers’ Confederation protested outside the lead district manager’s office in Gurgaon on Wednesday.(Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

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Published on Dec 21, 2016 11:47 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKartik Kumar, Gurgaon

Gurgaon wards set to be overhauled for smoother MCG polls

The state-appointed ad hoc committee submitted a proposal of revised municipal wards to the Urban Local Bodies

Ex-councillors are opposed to the proposal on the basis that the reservations in wards are not as per norms.(HT File Photo)

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Published on Dec 20, 2016 11:58 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKartik Kumar, Gurgaon

After Noida, Gurgaon municipal contractors go on indefinite strike

Taking a cue from Noida Authority contract workers who went on a strike for 10 days over non payment of dues, over 120 contractors of the Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon (MCG) went on an indefinite strike from Monday demanding that the civic body pay them their dues.

As many as 900 workers are employed by 120 contractors and all are on strike.(Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

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Published on Dec 20, 2016 11:24 AM IST

ByKartik Kumar, Gurgaon

Government hospitals in Haryana get coloured bedsheets to ensure hygiene

Breaking away from the norm of using white linen bedsheets in government hospitals, the health department has introduced colour sheets, which will alter daily under a weekly colour scheme.

On Monday, the hospitals had violet bedsheets.(Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

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Published on Dec 20, 2016 11:09 AM IST

ByKartik Kumar, Gurgaon

Five members of Kaushal gang held in Gurgaon

Five alleged members of the Kaushal gang were arrested on Sunday morning at a police checkpoint at Sikanderpur road.

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Updated on Dec 30, 2016 12:21 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKartik Kumar, Gurgaon

Gurgaon civic body intensifies campaign to improve Swachh Bharat rank

The Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon (MCG) is undertaking several last minute measures to clean the city

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Published on Dec 19, 2016 01:22 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKartik Kumar, Gurgaon

Chaos, queues may get worse in Gurgaon on salary day

Chaos and serpentine queues are expected to prevail as the salaries of those in the organised and unorganised sectors will be credited on December 1

HT File Photo(Cash flow remained significantly low on Wednesday. In many banks and ATMs, the cash supply was exhausted within hours of opening.)

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Published on Nov 30, 2016 11:48 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKartik Kumar, Gurgaon

21 fined for open waste burning

The Municipal Corporation Gurgaon has fined over 20 people for waste burning since it started night inspection on Friday to check and monitor such acts.

Waste burning in open area in Sector 49.(Parveen Kumar/HT)

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Updated on Nov 27, 2016 11:57 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKartik Kumar, Gurgaon

Gurgaon-Faridabad road jammed as toll collection resumes

The toll plaza on Gurgaon-Faridabad road regained its choke-point status on Friday as toll collection resumed.

Traffic congestion at the toll plaza on Gurgaon-Faridabad road on Friday evening.(Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

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Published on Nov 26, 2016 03:36 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKartik Kumar, Gurgaon

Big Bazaar dispenses over ₹15 lakh in a single day

On Day One of cash withdrawal facility at outlets of Big Bazaar (a supermarket chain), many cash seekers were seen standing in queues and preferred the option over banks, ATMs and post offices.

Each outlet had procured five Point of Sale (POS) machines from State Bank of India. Dedicated cash counters, for dispensing money, were set up at each outlet.(Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

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Updated on Nov 25, 2016 12:16 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKartik Kumar, Gurgaon

Mumbai incident inspired one of my best short stories: Jeffrey Archer

Interview

I am a huge admirer of RK Narayan. There are many great writers in the world but storytellers are rare. RK Narayan was that rarity. His art of depicting characters, the finesse and detailing were impeccable.(HT File photo)

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Published on Nov 22, 2016 02:35 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKartik Kumar, Gurgaon

Author of Kane and Abel says the next few generations belong to strong women

“India is going to lose the match,” was how renowned English author Jeffrey Archer chose to begin his address at The Shri Ram School Aravali during his visit on Monday, while referring to the ongoing test cricket series between India and England.

Jeffrey Archer was in Gurgaon as part of his four-day tour of India to promote the final instalment of his seven-part series, The Clifton Chronicles.

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Published on Nov 21, 2016 11:52 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKartik Kumar, Gurgaon

Cash supply low, Gurgaon banks still running dry

Bank officials said currency stock will increase today, more ATMs to be recalibrated

Long queues continued on Monday but cash was available only in the morning hours(Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

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Published on Nov 21, 2016 11:46 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKartik Kumar, Gurgaon

Commercial vehicles halting on Gurgaon expressway lead to snarls near exit 8

Snarls have become a regular feature near exit number 18 on the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway every evening as commercial vehicles load passengers by halting on one of the four lanes of the highway.

Jam on Delhi-Gurgaon expressway between Iffco Chowk and Sirhaul toll plaza as commercial vehicles halt to load passengers near exit 18.(Parveen Kumar/HT Photo))

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Published on Nov 19, 2016 12:19 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKartik Kumar, Gurgaon

Sales of state cooperative stores up in Gurgaon

Sales at stores of state-owned cooperatives in Gurgaon have reported an increase since November 9

Residents said they are buying non-perishable items in bulk from stores such as those of Kendriya Bhandar, in order to exhaust demonetised currency.(Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

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Published on Nov 17, 2016 01:29 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKartik Kumar, Gurgaon

Gurgaon civic body to submit delimitation report this week

The Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon will submit its delimitation report to the urban local bodies for review

A three-member committee was set up earlier this year to prepare the delimitation report.(HT File Photo)

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Published on Nov 16, 2016 01:27 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKartik Kumar, Gurgaon

Gurgaon residents use barter to beat demonetisation blues

Tesidents have been using various means to avail daily goods and services, some of which are beyond the purview of digital transactions

Some residents are purchasing fruits and vegetables together with their neighbours to reach amounts for which vendors wouldn’t have to return change.(Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

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Published on Nov 16, 2016 01:23 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKartik Kumar, Gurgaon

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Kartik Kumar

Kartik Kumar is a correspondent with the Hindustan Times and has covered beats such as crime, transport, health and consumer courts. Kartik currently covers municipal corporation, Delhi Metro and Rapid Metro.

Raj Kumar Tiwari will compete at the 13th National Ice Skating Championship to be held at iSkate ring in Ambience Mall

Owing to low snowfall and cloudy weather conditions in Shimla, Gurgaon has got the chance to host the 13th National Ice Skating championship will now be held at iSKATE ice ring in Ambience Mall from Thursday.

In September 2016, chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar had announced that the PWD would be the nodal agency for the repair work.

Although the Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon (MCG) has undertaken several last minute measures to spruce up the city and change public perception, there are several drawbacks that can affect the city’s rankings.

The city did not have much to cheer about in 2016 except a few announcements such as the Pod taxi project that is too ambitious for Gurgaon where basic infrastructure is in shambles.

The Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon (MCG) collected only ₹121 crore in property till December 31 compared to ₹387 crore in 2015.

Upcoming MCG projects include e-wallet facility for property tax payment, a construction waste plant and water ATMs

Shortage of currency in the aftermath of demonetisation decision has made it difficult to get workers for the project.

Families from Gurgaon city and Manesar have expressed their desire to adopt the two-day-old girl

Low visibility due to thick fog slowed traffic movement and delayed commuters, especially office goers

Civic authorities in the city have been directed by chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar’s office to look into the viability of a ‘Caterpillar Train’ as a mode of public transportation in Gurgaon, which would be the first such initiative in the world.

Yadav set up a chhole-kulche cart in the posh HUDA Sector 14 locality to support her family after her husband met with an accident.

The ad hoc committee, MLAs and public representatives gave their consent to the new demarcation of wards

Bank officials said they would face public ire over the decision

The state-appointed ad hoc committee submitted a proposal of revised municipal wards to the Urban Local Bodies

Taking a cue from Noida Authority contract workers who went on a strike for 10 days over non payment of dues, over 120 contractors of the Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon (MCG) went on an indefinite strike from Monday demanding that the civic body pay them their dues.

Breaking away from the norm of using white linen bedsheets in government hospitals, the health department has introduced colour sheets, which will alter daily under a weekly colour scheme.

Five alleged members of the Kaushal gang were arrested on Sunday morning at a police checkpoint at Sikanderpur road.

The Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon (MCG) is undertaking several last minute measures to clean the city

Chaos and serpentine queues are expected to prevail as the salaries of those in the organised and unorganised sectors will be credited on December 1

The Municipal Corporation Gurgaon has fined over 20 people for waste burning since it started night inspection on Friday to check and monitor such acts.

The toll plaza on Gurgaon-Faridabad road regained its choke-point status on Friday as toll collection resumed.

On Day One of cash withdrawal facility at outlets of Big Bazaar (a supermarket chain), many cash seekers were seen standing in queues and preferred the option over banks, ATMs and post offices.

Interview

“India is going to lose the match,” was how renowned English author Jeffrey Archer chose to begin his address at The Shri Ram School Aravali during his visit on Monday, while referring to the ongoing test cricket series between India and England.

Bank officials said currency stock will increase today, more ATMs to be recalibrated

Snarls have become a regular feature near exit number 18 on the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway every evening as commercial vehicles load passengers by halting on one of the four lanes of the highway.

Sales at stores of state-owned cooperatives in Gurgaon have reported an increase since November 9

The Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon will submit its delimitation report to the urban local bodies for review

Tesidents have been using various means to avail daily goods and services, some of which are beyond the purview of digital transactions

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