Leena Dhankhar has worked with Hindustan Times for five years. She has covered crime, traffic and excise. She now reports on civic issues and grievances of residents.
Articles by Leena Dhankhar
HT interview: ‘Want to ensure that Gurugram emerges as the cleanest city,’ says Naveen Goyal
Nearly 200 party functionaries quit with me when I was denied a ticket and decided to contest the election as an independent. A number of senior leaders across Haryana have also left the BJP due to poor ticket distribution and definitely this will impact the organisation both at the local level and the state level, said Goyal
Updated on Sep 15, 2024 05:12 AM IST
Electoral battle warms up, nominees reach out to voters in Ggm
Independent candidate from the Badshahpur constituency, Kumudini Rakesh Daultabad, wife of late MLA Rakesh Daultabad on Saturday called for a public debate with BJP candidate Rao Narbir Singh to discuss their respective track records and defend his five-year tenure as an MLA from 2014 to 2019
Updated on Sep 15, 2024 05:08 AM IST
21 nominees rejected in scrutiny for 4 assembly seats: Gurugram DC
In the Sohna assembly constituency, nominations of six candidates were rejected, and 19 were validated. In the Badshahpur constituency, seven nominations were rejected, leaving 15 candidates eligible to contest polls
Updated on Sep 14, 2024 05:58 AM IST
Ggm-based group outlines policy demands for better governance
One of the central demands of the group is that all infrastructure development must follow a structured approval process, requiring proper licences and environmental clearances before implementation. The group is also pushing for strict enforcement of the handover policy by builders, a proposal initially submitted in 2022, to ensure timely delivery of projects and avoid delays that annoy homebuyers
Updated on Sep 13, 2024 06:16 AM IST
22 colleges and universities on Gurugram admin radar to boost voter turnout
The administration’s aim is to engage this critical demographic group, whose voter turnout has been alarmingly low in previous elections—standing at less than 5%—despite an estimated 40,000 eligible voters in this age group, officials said
Updated on Sep 13, 2024 06:06 AM IST
Congress nominees, independents file papers in Gurugram, Badshahpur
Congress MP Deepinder Singh Hooda, who also addressed the large gathering asked the people of Gurugram to vote for Congress candidate Mohit Grover and Vardhan Yadav in Badshahpur to ensure that the party forms a strong government in the state
Updated on Sep 12, 2024 06:02 AM IST
HT interview: Will leverage experience to bring smart solutions for Badshahpur: Rao Narbir Singh
My focus has always been on improving infrastructure to keep pace with Gurugram’s rapid growth. The Dwarka Expressway was a key project to decongest traffic, and I am proud of what we have achieved. Moving forward, I plan to expand the city’s road network further, build more underpasses, and introduce smart traffic management systems
Updated on Sep 12, 2024 06:04 AM IST
Bulk SMS campaign costs to be added to Hry polls nominees’ expenses
Haryana's district admin will add bulk SMS campaign costs to candidates' election expenses, requiring MCMC approval and monitoring for compliance.
Updated on Sep 12, 2024 05:48 AM IST
HT interview: Women safety is my top priority, says Cong Gurgaon candidate
Mohit Grover, a member of the Punjabi community, secured the second-highest vote count of around 50,000 as an independent candidate in 2019 will contest from Gurgaon
Updated on Sep 11, 2024 06:04 AM IST
Rao Narbir Singh files nomination from Badshahpur, Mukesh Sharma from Gurugram
BJP's Rao Narbir Singh filed his nomination for Badshahpur, promising development and economic growth. Other candidates also announced for state polls.
Updated on Sep 11, 2024 05:56 AM IST
AAP, BJP, Congress, JJP announce candidates as Hry polls campaign intensifies
Several other political leaders filed nominations on Monday, including Chiranjiv Rao of Congress from Rewari, BJP’s Lakshman Singh from Rewari.
Updated on Sep 10, 2024 08:22 AM IST
Congress announces candidates for seats in Gurugram, Badshahpur
The Congress has nominated Mohit Grover for Gurugram and Vardhan Yadav for Badshahpur in upcoming elections, emphasizing youth and local issues.
Updated on Sep 10, 2024 07:18 AM IST
Ward 12: Dwarka Expressway residents have world-class societies but poor civic infrastructure
While high-rise buildings and modern amenities dominate the landscape, lack of proper civic infrastructure has made life difficult for residents
Updated on Sep 09, 2024 06:34 AM IST
Leena Dhankhar, Gurugram
Rural communities in South Haryana unite against Aravalli mining
Residents of Rajawas village protest Haryana's plan to allow stone mining in the protected Aravalli hills, citing ecological and health concerns.
Updated on Sep 09, 2024 06:36 AM IST
Leena Dhankhar, Gurugram
Poll contest hots up in south Haryana
Campaigning for Haryana assembly elections intensified, with BJP, Congress, and independents reaching voters through rallies and outreach, as nominations approach.
Updated on Sep 09, 2024 06:28 AM IST
Residents protest over bad Gurugram Sector 109 road
Gurugram Sector 109 residents protested heavy rainfall-related road issues, demanding action from authorities after years of unfulfilled promises.
Updated on Sep 09, 2024 06:18 AM IST
Leena Dhankhar, Gurugram
Gurugram’s problems will not be allowed to worsen: Rao Narbir Singh
BJP's Rao Narbir Singh promises to prioritize infrastructure issues in Badshahpur as he prepares to file nomination. He aims for development projects post-election.
Updated on Sep 09, 2024 06:24 AM IST
Gurugram residents host first ‘Climate Chaupal’ at Aravalli biodiversity park
Gurugram hosted its first "Climate Chaupal" at Aravalli Biodiversity Park, uniting over 100 residents to promote environmental awareness and action.
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 10:35 PM IST
Leena Dhankhar, Gurugram
Gurugram to launch drive for 75% voter turnout
Voting for the four constituencies of Gurugram, Pataudi, Sohna, and Badshahpur comprising more than 1.5 million registered voters will be held on October 5
Published on Sep 07, 2024 10:34 PM IST
Leena Dhankhar, Gurugram
Candidates with criminal background must disclose cases publicly: Ggm DC
The timeline for these disclosures is also stringent. Candidates and political parties must publish the details within 48 hours of the candidate’s selection. These disclosures must be made three times during the campaign—within four days of the withdrawal of nominations, between the fifth and eighth day, and then again from the ninth day until the final day of campaigning
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 06:52 AM IST
New pond at Bandhwari to contain leachate flow
Residents of Bandhwari village and environmentalists have raised an alarm about the potential ecological damage, stating that leachate from the landfill is slowly encroaching on the village and nearby roads
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 06:20 AM IST
Ward 11 residents struggle with waterlogging, poor infrastructure, and rising crime
Gurugram's Ward 11 faces rising crime, poor infrastructure, and frequent waterlogging, prompting residents to demand urgent improvements from local officials.
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 06:12 AM IST
Heavy rain inundates key Gurugram roads, brings parts of city to standstill
Waterlogging was reported from Delhi-Jaipur Expressway near Narsinghpur, Sohna Road, Golf Course Extension Road, Basai, Hero Honda Chowk, Southern Peripheral Road
Published on Sep 06, 2024 08:43 AM IST
Gurugram Ward 10 issues: Sewer entering homes, bad drinking water
Most of the areas in this ward do not have concrete roads or a sewer system. In Sector 4, home to 1,000 residents, the water supply is both erratic and contaminated
Updated on Sep 06, 2024 06:06 AM IST
On first day of filing nominations, only 2 candidates from Badshahpur submit papers
The nomination process, overseen by Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer Nishant Kumar Yadav, is set to continue until September 12
Updated on Sep 06, 2024 05:58 AM IST
BWGs seek civic support for waste management
Residents have written a letter to MCG Commissioner Narhari Singh Bangar, outlining their problems and offering suggestions on processing of wet waste by bulk waste generators. The letter points out the need for more support and infrastructure to implement both ‘in situ’ and ‘ex situ’ wet waste processing in housing societies
Updated on Sep 06, 2024 05:48 AM IST
Heavy showers bring Gurugram to a halt, school kids stranded for hours
The worst hit were school children, since many buses and school vans were stuck for over three hours on key routes like Sohna Road, Golf Course Extension Road, MG Road, Southern Peripheral Road (SPR) and the National Highway 44
Updated on Sep 05, 2024 05:58 AM IST
Campaign convoys in Gururgam limited to 10 vehicles for Haryana assembly poll
Officials said any additional vehicles used must be reported well in advance by the candidate or their agent
Updated on Sep 05, 2024 05:52 AM IST
Faridabad Police: Making list of cow vigilantes, will track them
Five people arrested in the case said they mistook Mishra and four others in the car to be cattle smugglers
Updated on Sep 05, 2024 12:11 AM IST
Gururgam: Ward 9 residents demand action on neglected infra
Ward 9 residents claim that the major grievances include a lack of public health and education facilities, missing manhole covers, clogged sewers, and broken roads
Updated on Sep 05, 2024 05:24 AM IST