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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

Digital sign language lab planned in Haryana to help hearing impaired children

After Madhya Pradesh, Haryana would be second state to set up such a lab

The work on digital sign language would be taken up by the lab that is being set up at the centre, said TL Satyaprakash, newly appointed director, Town and Country Planning department.(HT Photo)

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Published on Jan 20, 2017 10:52 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAbhishek Behl, Gurgaon

Gurgaon: Authority to identify unplanned land, focus on affordable housing

The Haryana urban development authority (Huda), Gurgaon, has started the process of identification of unplanned land in sectors 1 to 57. The authority will develop the plots and excess land will be sold to raise funds.

Gurgaon, India- January 18: Vacant land at Sector 29 in Gurgaon, India, on Wednesday, 18 January 2017. Gurgaon has started assessing the unplanned and undeveloped land in almost all the sectors developed by the authority.(Photo by Sanchit Khanna/Hindustan Times)

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Published on Jan 18, 2017 09:39 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAbhishek Behl, Gurgaon

New Gurgaon deputy commissioner Hardeep Singh takes charge

Singh, an IAS officer of the 2006 batch, earlier served in Gurgaon as administrator, Haryana urban development authority (Huda), in 2016, and was posted as administrator, Huda, Panchkula, before the transfer.

Hardeep Singh, an IAS officer of the 2006 batch, took charge as Gurgaon deputy commissioner on Wednesday.

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Published on Jan 18, 2017 09:21 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAbhishek Behl, Gurgaon

Jams a daily affair on busy stretch of Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway

The stretch between Shanker Chowk and Iffco Chowk in particular has been witnessing long snarls due to the road widening work on this stretch being carried out by the highway concessionaire

The narrow entry and exits points on this stretch also lead to congestion(Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

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Updated on Jan 18, 2017 05:20 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAbhishek Behl, Gurgaon

Low visibility: Cab rams into stationary WagonR on Delhi-Gurgaon expressway

Traffic was disrupted briefly at Shankar chowk when two cars collided on the Delhi-Gurgaon expressway (NH8) on Wednesday morning.

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Published on Jan 18, 2017 12:58 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAbhishek Behl, Gurgaon

New MCG chief to start city bus service, improve agencies’ coordination

New MCG commissioner V Umashankar has identified waste management, traffic and affordable housing as areas that need more attention.

V Umashankar, the officer on special duty of the GMDA, has been given the additional charge of MCG commissioner.

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Published on Jan 17, 2017 09:54 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAbhishek Behl, Gurgaon

Gurgaon: Banks supplied more cash but most ATMs still empty

Gurgaon residents thronged ATMs to take advantage of the increased cash withdrawal limit but were left disappointed as majority of machines were empty.

People who rushed to ATMs in sectors 22, 23, 14, 31 and 40 said there was cash only at a few locations.(HT File)

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Updated on Jan 17, 2017 06:48 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAbhishek Behl, Gurgaon

Real estate: Haryana makes transfer of development licences tougher

The government asked builder who want to transfer his development licence to inform allottees about the proposed change. The decision aims to ensure that the investment of apartment buyers and allottees remain safe.

The town and country planning department said builders will have to give time to buyers or allottees to raise objections to the transfer.(HT File)

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Published on Jan 16, 2017 06:43 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAbhishek Behl, Gurgaon

Gurgaon authorities to decide on transfer of assets by month-end

All properties that have been developed by the Haryana urban development authority (Huda) with external development charges collected from developers and plot buyers in Gurgaon would be transferred to the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) once it takes shape.

External development charges (EDC) have been made the basis for asset transfer as it is not legally tenable to transfer Huda properties when the authority is neither being dissolved nor merged with the GMDA.(HT File)

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Published on Jan 14, 2017 07:03 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAbhishek Behl, Gurgaon

Huda starts acquiring land to connect SPR with Delhi-Gurgaon eway

It’s taking possession of several pockets in sectors 75, 76 and 77

Officials said the proposed stretch will help to decongest the busy Delhi-Gurgaon expressway.(File Photo)

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Published on Jan 13, 2017 10:46 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAbhishek Behl, Gurgaon

For early completion of Southern Peripheral Road, govt extends benefit to oustees

Govt will not challenge a HC decision, which gave petitioners from Rambir Ki Dhani (a hamlet along SPR) all the benefits of the final terms of settlement, 2014

The SPR and NPR (above), are crucial for decongesting Gurgaon, particularly the Delhi-Gurgaon expressway.(Parveen Kumar/HT FILE)

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Updated on Jan 13, 2017 10:11 PM IST

Hindustan times | ByAbhishek Behl, Gurgaon

Over 400 illegal structures razed in new Gurgaon

The action against violators comes after complaints were made by residents of these sectors to the district administration and to the CM grievance redressal window

Over 400 unauthorised structures, including shops, labour hutments, food joints and building material shops, were razed on Thursday.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Jan 12, 2017 09:51 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAbhishek Behl, Gurgaon

Huda to ease land norms for setting up schools in its sectors

The decision was taken to change the norms as it is becoming difficult for educational institutions to set up new schools as land prices have risen exponentially

Huda will prepare new norms for recognised schools being run in areas under its jurisdiction.(Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

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Updated on Jan 12, 2017 09:45 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAbhishek Behl, Gurgaon

After Chandigarh nod, Huda on course to open Dwarka expressway by March 31

The decision comes in wake of pressure from homebuyers and developers who have properties along the expressway

Huda had allotted 269 plots to expressway oustees through draw of lots in 2016.(Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

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Updated on Jan 12, 2017 09:40 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAbhishek Behl, Gurgaon

Haryana to offer cheap power for new investors

Haryana government will be soon announce a new tariff policy for manufacturing units that are part of fresh investments, and make it easier for industry to get new power connections and upgrade sanctioned load. Special sops for the mobile phone manufacturing industry are also in the offing.

The state government is also working on reducing the cost of power to industrial units and new units could be supplied cheaper power.(HT File)

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Published on Jan 11, 2017 09:16 PM IST

Hindustaan Times | ByAbhishek Behl, Gurgaon

Pravasi Divas: Haryana sets up two NRI cells to attract investors

The government announced a slew of measures to facilitate trade and investment, and ensure ease of doing business in Haryana at the inaugural event.

Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar addresses the gathering at the inaugural event of Pravasi Haryana Divas at Kingdom of Dreams on Wednesday, 11 January 2017.(Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

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Updated on Jan 11, 2017 06:52 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAbhishek Behl, Gurgaon

Comedy, culture and Bollywood regale pravasi Haryanvis in Gurgaon event

Standup comedy, Haryanvi music and performances of Bollywood stars mesmerised the audience at the event

Poet and comedian Surendra Sharma regaled the audience during the first day of the Pravasi Haryana Divas on January 10.(Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

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Published on Jan 10, 2017 11:19 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAbhishek Behl, Gurgaon

Contribute to development, Haryana tells its diaspora in Gurgaon event

The first day of the Pravasi Haryana Diwas focusses on state’s sporting prowess, need for growth

Artistes perform a folk dance on the first day of the event held in Kingdom of Dreams on January 10.(Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

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Updated on Jan 10, 2017 11:23 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAbhishek Behl, Gurgaon

Forms filled at Manesar bank camps still to transform into accounts

Although a number of camps were held at small-scale industrial units in Manesar in the last 50 days to open bank accounts for workers, the paperwork has not transformed into accounts.

Bank officials collect papers to open accounts for workers at Udyog Vihar on November 29.(HT File)

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Published on Jan 10, 2017 09:24 PM IST

ByAbhishek Behl, Gurgaon

Gurgaon: Digital payments double halt time at Kherki Daula toll plaza

Digital transactions adopted at the Kherki Daula toll plaza are not helping commuters as the halting time, which was generally 20 seconds, increased to 55 seconds per vehicle in the last one month.

A toll attendant gives a payment slip from a hand held swipe machine to car drivers at the Kherki Daula toll plaza.(HT File)

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Updated on Jan 10, 2017 11:53 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAbhishek Behl, Gurgaon

Retired army man shoots at drunk son four times in Gurgaon

A heated argument turned violent when Jagdeesh Yadav (57) shot his son, Mordhwaj Yadav, four times with his licensed revolver at 10.30 pm.

The locality where the incident took place

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Updated on Jan 07, 2017 10:33 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAbhishek Behl, Gurgaon

Gurgaon industries yet to recover from demonetisation blow

Industries in Gurgaon and Manesar have been badly impacted by the slowdown following demonetisation. The demand for automobiles, industrial and other goods produced in this manufacturing zone has plummeted.

As per the data compiled by the labour department, accounts have been opened only for 33,340 of the 2.12 lakh registered workers in Gurgaon.(Parveen Kumar/HT File)

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Updated on Jan 07, 2017 10:16 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAbhishek Behl, Gurgaon

Gurgaon’s Rajiv Chowk underpasses to be built in three phases

A three-phase plan has been prepared for the construction of underpasses at Rajiv Chowk intersection on the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway

Barricades set up at Rajiv Chowk.(Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

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Published on Jan 06, 2017 12:39 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAbhishek Behl, Gurgaon

MCG worried about citizens’ feedback during cleanliness survey

There is apprehension among officials that the corporation could score low in public feedback, which is an important part of the evaluation process.

Garbage strewn along a road in Sector 15 part-2 on Wednesday.(Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

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Published on Jan 04, 2017 11:05 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAbhishek Behl, Gurgaon

Gurgaon executives take to theatre to unwind, perform better

As theatre is increasingly being identified as a means to boost creativity, improve communication and team work in corporate firms, more number of executives in the city are taking to acting.

Theatre students and corporate executives practise at Kalasthali Amphitheatre in Palam Vihar, Gurgaon.(HT Photo)

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Published on Jan 04, 2017 11:15 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAbhishek Behl, Gurgaon

Gurgaon: Queues short on the last day to deposit old notes

Despite being the last day to deposit the banned ₹1,000 and ₹500 currency notes, queues outside banks in Gurgaon were shorter, and majority of people lined up to withdraw cash on Friday.

People deposit their old notes at Oriental Bank of Commerce in Sector 14 on Friday.(Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

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Published on Dec 30, 2016 10:55 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAbhishek Behl, Gurgaon

Gurgaon civic body to import bacteria for cleaning landfill site

The Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon has introduced imported microbial culture at the Bandhwari waste dump

The waste plant is located along the Gurgaon-Faridabad road near the Asola Sanctuary, considered to be an ecologically significant spot.(HTFile)

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Published on Dec 29, 2016 11:41 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAbhishek Behl, Gurgaon

Groundwork begins on projects to unclog roads in city of snarls

After several infrastructure projects aimed at easing traffic congestion in the city were announced in 2015, the groundwork for the projects started this year.

The construction of a flyover is progressing at Hero Honda Chowk.(Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

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Published on Dec 29, 2016 10:46 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAbhishek Behl, Gurgaon

Hero Honda Chowk flyover to open by February 2017

Officials said one side of the Hero Honda Chowk flyover, which witnessed severe traffic snarls in July, will be fully functional and open for use by February next year.

The work on the 1.2 km underpass at the junction has gathered pace, and, if Haryana Urban Development Authority (Huda) is able to make available the land that is presently under litigation, it could also see completion within the stipulated 30 months.(Parveen Kumar/HT)

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Updated on Dec 27, 2016 11:24 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAbhishek Behl, Gurgaon

Three-member committee seeks financial and operational details of Kingdom of Dreams

The state-level committee formed by the Haryana government to decide the fate of Kingdom of Dreams (KoD) has sought the financial details of their entire operations, including fund flow and state of cash flow.

The committee was formed after the KoD management approached the Government of India for support and the Union tourism ministry asked Haryana government to come up with measures that could help in revival of KoD as a cultural destination.(Parveen Kumar/HT File)

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Updated on Dec 24, 2016 11:22 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAbhishek Behl, Gurgaon

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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.

After Madhya Pradesh, Haryana would be second state to set up such a lab

The Haryana urban development authority (Huda), Gurgaon, has started the process of identification of unplanned land in sectors 1 to 57. The authority will develop the plots and excess land will be sold to raise funds.

Singh, an IAS officer of the 2006 batch, earlier served in Gurgaon as administrator, Haryana urban development authority (Huda), in 2016, and was posted as administrator, Huda, Panchkula, before the transfer.

The stretch between Shanker Chowk and Iffco Chowk in particular has been witnessing long snarls due to the road widening work on this stretch being carried out by the highway concessionaire

Traffic was disrupted briefly at Shankar chowk when two cars collided on the Delhi-Gurgaon expressway (NH8) on Wednesday morning.

New MCG commissioner V Umashankar has identified waste management, traffic and affordable housing as areas that need more attention.

Gurgaon residents thronged ATMs to take advantage of the increased cash withdrawal limit but were left disappointed as majority of machines were empty.

The government asked builder who want to transfer his development licence to inform allottees about the proposed change. The decision aims to ensure that the investment of apartment buyers and allottees remain safe.

All properties that have been developed by the Haryana urban development authority (Huda) with external development charges collected from developers and plot buyers in Gurgaon would be transferred to the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) once it takes shape.

It’s taking possession of several pockets in sectors 75, 76 and 77

Govt will not challenge a HC decision, which gave petitioners from Rambir Ki Dhani (a hamlet along SPR) all the benefits of the final terms of settlement, 2014

The action against violators comes after complaints were made by residents of these sectors to the district administration and to the CM grievance redressal window

The decision was taken to change the norms as it is becoming difficult for educational institutions to set up new schools as land prices have risen exponentially

The decision comes in wake of pressure from homebuyers and developers who have properties along the expressway

Haryana government will be soon announce a new tariff policy for manufacturing units that are part of fresh investments, and make it easier for industry to get new power connections and upgrade sanctioned load. Special sops for the mobile phone manufacturing industry are also in the offing.

The government announced a slew of measures to facilitate trade and investment, and ensure ease of doing business in Haryana at the inaugural event.

Standup comedy, Haryanvi music and performances of Bollywood stars mesmerised the audience at the event

The first day of the Pravasi Haryana Diwas focusses on state’s sporting prowess, need for growth

Although a number of camps were held at small-scale industrial units in Manesar in the last 50 days to open bank accounts for workers, the paperwork has not transformed into accounts.

Digital transactions adopted at the Kherki Daula toll plaza are not helping commuters as the halting time, which was generally 20 seconds, increased to 55 seconds per vehicle in the last one month.

A heated argument turned violent when Jagdeesh Yadav (57) shot his son, Mordhwaj Yadav, four times with his licensed revolver at 10.30 pm.

Industries in Gurgaon and Manesar have been badly impacted by the slowdown following demonetisation. The demand for automobiles, industrial and other goods produced in this manufacturing zone has plummeted.

A three-phase plan has been prepared for the construction of underpasses at Rajiv Chowk intersection on the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway

There is apprehension among officials that the corporation could score low in public feedback, which is an important part of the evaluation process.

As theatre is increasingly being identified as a means to boost creativity, improve communication and team work in corporate firms, more number of executives in the city are taking to acting.

Despite being the last day to deposit the banned ₹1,000 and ₹500 currency notes, queues outside banks in Gurgaon were shorter, and majority of people lined up to withdraw cash on Friday.

The Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon has introduced imported microbial culture at the Bandhwari waste dump

After several infrastructure projects aimed at easing traffic congestion in the city were announced in 2015, the groundwork for the projects started this year.

Officials said one side of the Hero Honda Chowk flyover, which witnessed severe traffic snarls in July, will be fully functional and open for use by February next year.

The state-level committee formed by the Haryana government to decide the fate of Kingdom of Dreams (KoD) has sought the financial details of their entire operations, including fund flow and state of cash flow.

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