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Gurgaon: With daily average of four new cases, dengue still a threat

Dengue cases continue to rise in Gurgaon despite the drop in temperature with 40 new cases reported in the last 10 days. The total number of cases has reached 421 this year. No deaths have been reported so far.

As number of dengue cases rise in the city, people queue up outside the Civil Hospital to get their blood test done.(HT file photo)
Published on Nov 16, 2015 05:12 PM IST
Hindustan Times | BySnehil Sinha, Gurgaon

Noise pollution levels show Gurgaon celebrated quiet Diwali

While most cities, including neighbouring Delhi, complained of an increase in noise pollution on the night of Diwali this year, Gurgaon, for the first time, recorded a reduction in sound levels during the festival.

A number of people refrained from bursting crackers, which led to a reduction in noise levels.(Parveen Kumar/HT photo)
Updated on Nov 14, 2015 03:26 PM IST
Hindustan Times | BySnehil Sinha, Gurgaon

Diwali leaves air three times more polluted in Gurgaon

Experts say though amount of pollutants released has not increased much, decrease in mercury was keeping them from dissipating

Most residents in New Gurgaon condominiums preferred a quiet Diwali, while a few at Hamilton Court in DLF Phase 4 burst firecrackers.(Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)
Updated on Nov 13, 2015 12:23 PM IST
Hindustan Times | BySnehil Sinha, Gurgaon

Gurgaon: Forest dept issues order to withdraw case against builder

The Haryana forest department has issued orders to withdraw a case against a private developer in Gurgaon for constructing residential structures on protected forest land in DLF Phase 3 near NH-8

The case was against Ambience developers for allegedly constructing structures that are part of the condominiums in the residential area on the Nathupur check dam, which is a protected area.(Abhinav Saha /HT Photo)
Updated on Nov 07, 2015 03:37 PM IST
Hindustan Times | BySnehil Sinha, Gurgaon

At 381 cases, dengue touches a four-year high in Gurgaon

The dengue count in Gurgaon has reached a four-year high with the district health department registering 381 cases so far.

Officials of the health department had expected the increase this year as Gurgaon received comparatively more rainfall this year. This was a major factor that added to the dengue menace.(Shutterstock photo)
Published on Nov 06, 2015 01:07 PM IST
Hindustan Times | BySnehil Sinha, Gurgaon

Gurgaon chokes on smoke from burning waste

Doctors say that increasing pollution in Delhi-NCR has been leading to a steep rise in cases of respiratory diseases, especially in the younger age group

Despite the National Green Tribunal’s orders against burning of waste in the open, the activity is a common sight on Gurgaon roads.(Parveen Kumar/HT File Photo)
Updated on Nov 02, 2015 11:53 AM IST
Hindustan Times | BySnehil Sinha, Gurgaon

At 16°C, Gurgaon sees increase in respiratory illness

In the last two days, hospitals in Gurgaon have been seeing a sudden spike in cases of respiratory diseases caused by the dip in temperature. They have also been seeing a number of patients complaining of seasonal flu and viral infections.

According to doctors in the city, the atmospheric temperature fluctuates between mid-October and mid-November, leading to an increase in patients coming in with seasonal flu and asthma-like symptoms.(HT File Photo)
Updated on Oct 26, 2015 11:13 AM IST
Hindustan Times | BySnehil Sinha, Gurgaon

Soon, Gurgaon to get four green zones

The forest department has partnered with other civic bodies and NGOs to develop four green spaces in Gurgaon. Two of these are defunct check dams and the third is a small forest patch.

Both sides of the road from MDI Chowk to Atul Kataria Chowk will be developed as a green belt.(Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 23, 2015 11:25 AM IST
Hindustan Times | BySnehil Sinha, Gurgaon

Fifth car-free day finds few takers

Participation of corporate firms and RWAs have dropped, but schools continued to support the initiative

Joint commissioner of police Saurabh Singh cycles with his staff to create awareness about non-motorised transport.(Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 21, 2015 12:14 PM IST
Hindustan Times | BySnehil Sinha, Gurgaon

After faulty Subash Chowk flyway, residents want a say in planning

Residents plan to meet Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon (MCG) and Haryana Urban Development Authority (Huda) officials and demand that their views too be considered while constructing flyovers and underpasses in the city.

The recently-built Subhash Chowk flyover has proven to be a waste of money.(HT File Photo)
Published on Oct 20, 2015 12:55 AM IST
Hindustan Times | BySnehil Sinha

As temperature dips, hospitals gear up for swine flu

Hospitals in Gurgaon have started taking necessary measures against swine flu after two patients died of the highly contagious disease in neighbouring Delhi earlier this month.

The Civil Hospital in Gurgaon has created a five-bed isolation ward for swine flu patients.(Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)
Published on Oct 18, 2015 12:51 AM IST
Hindustan Times | BySnehil Sinha

Steep decline in use of public transport, cycles in Gurgaon, says urban planning NGO

According to the report prepared by urban planning NGO Embarq India, rampant unauthorised parking and congestion and soaring pollution levels led to the need for organising car-free day. The report also states that there was a 25%-30% reduction in car use.

In 2004, personal transport trips were 39%, but it increased to 60% in 2010. The share of public transport and cycles has dropped from 58% to 40%, the report states.(Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 25, 2015 12:58 AM IST
Hindustan Times | BySnehil Sinha

MCG to set up cycle parking in public places

MCG to set up cycle parking in public places for car-free day

Executives and children cycled to the MCG office from the Huda City Centre Metro station on Tuesday.(Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 07, 2015 01:38 AM IST
Hindustan Times | BySnehil Sinha

Gurgaon: Pollution declined by 16-20% last car-free day, says panel

Pollution levels in the city registered a decline of 16-20% on the second car-free day last Tuesday, according to the state pollution board.

Police officials, media persons and corporate officials riding bicycles to promote car-free day in Gurgaon.(Abhinav Saha/HT file photo)
Updated on Oct 25, 2015 12:58 AM IST
Hindustan Times | BySnehil Sinha, Gurgaon

Suspected swine flu death reported in Gurgaon

The city has reported its first suspected death due to swine flu. However, the health department authorities are yet to confirm it as a swine flu death.

According to health department reports, no swine flu cases have been confirmed in Haryana so far in this season.(Bidesh Manna/HT file photo)
Updated on Oct 18, 2015 12:51 AM IST
Hindustan Times | BySnehil Sinha, Gurgaon

Gurgaon feels the sting with 257 dengue cases

Residents say many have been tested positive at private hospitals, but health department refuses to record cases to keep numbers low

While the health department claimed that it has taken several measures to control the disease, residents in several parts of the city said that no fogging has been done in their localities.(Parveen Kumar/HT File Photo)
Published on Oct 01, 2015 02:30 AM IST
Hindustan Times | BySnehil Sinha

Gurgaon: Pollution board to monitor air quality on car-free day

The state pollution control board will monitor the pollution levels on three of the four roads selected for car-free day in Gurgaon.

On Monday, JCP (traffic) Bharti Arora, deputy mayor Paraminder Kataria and councillor Mahesh Dayma cycled in Udyog Vihar along with Embarq India officials and others.(Parveen Kumar/HT photo)
Published on Sep 29, 2015 01:42 PM IST
Hindustan Times | BySnehil Sinha, Gurgaon

Gurgaon car-free day: Expect increase in public transport services

An increase in public transport services is expected on Tuesday to cater to the increased demand as more residents and corporate firms will join the weekly car-free day.

In the absence of a strong city bus network, private companies and transport firms will provide shuttle services to commuters from metro stations on the weekly car-free day. Gurgaon will observe its second car-free day on Tuesday.(Parveen Kumar/HT File Photo)
Updated on Sep 28, 2015 01:28 PM IST
Hindustan Times | BySnehil Sinha, Gurgaon

Gurgaon goes ‘car-free’ to check traffic, pollution

The city administration and corporate groups are all set to observe ‘car-free day’, first of the move scheduled for every Tuesday to reduce traffic jams and pollution.

The packed Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway, near Ambience Mall, in Gurgaon.(ht file photo)
Updated on Sep 22, 2015 02:14 PM IST
Hindustan Times | BySnehil Sinha, Gurgaon

Gurgaon goes ‘car-free’ to check traffic, pollution

The city administration and corporate groups are all set to observe ‘car-free day’, first of the move scheduled for every Tuesday to reduce traffic jams and pollution.

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Updated on Sep 22, 2015 11:43 AM IST
Hindustan Times | BySnehil Sinha, Gurgaon

Gurgaon: Private groups offer solutions this Car-Free Day

Enthused by the idea of a car-free day, that is being planned on September 22, several private groups are now coming forward to fill the gaps in the public transport system by providing transport facility and mass transit options in the city.

Graffiti, highlighting the importance of using public transport, painted on the pillars of the Sikanderpur Metro station.(Abhinav Saha/HT photo)
Updated on Oct 18, 2015 12:06 AM IST
Hindustan Times | BySnehil Sinha, Gurgaon

Gurgaon: Private groups offer solutions this Car-Free Day

Enthused by the idea of a car-free day, that is being planned on September 22, several private groups are now coming forward to fill the gaps in the public transport system by providing transport facility and mass transit options in the city.

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Updated on Sep 21, 2015 12:35 PM IST
Hindustan Times | BySnehil Sinha, Gurgaon

Live heart travels 32 kms between Delhi and Gurgaon in 27 minutes flat

A live heart travelled 32 kilometres between two top private hospitals in Delhi and Gurgaon on Wednesday afternoon in 27 minutes 56 seconds flat — going through the usually choked MG Road and BRT corridor.

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Updated on Sep 17, 2015 12:35 PM IST
Hindustan Times | BySnehil Sinha, Gurgaon

Saudi diplomat case: Medical exam confirms injuries on victims

Medical reports of the two rescued Nepalese women has confirmed that they were subjected to unnatural sex. The women had bruises all over their body, including near their private parts, said the six-page medico-legal report.

The two Nepalese women who were allegedly raped by a Saudi diplomat in Gurgaon, at the Nepal embassy in New Delhi (Photo by Sushil Kumar/ Hindustan Times)
Updated on Sep 13, 2015 06:04 PM IST
Hindustan Times | BySnehil Sinha and Leena Dhankhar, Gurgaon

Haryana's Mangar Bani forest demarcated at last

The forest department has officially recorded 527 acres across two villages in Haryana as Mangar Bani forest area — the first demarcation of the national capital region’s last remaining virgin forest.

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Updated on Sep 03, 2015 10:15 PM IST
Hindustan Times | BySnehil Sinha, Gurgaon / Faridabad

Lake of untreated waste poisoning NCR’s groundwater

The groundwater of south Delhi, Gurgaon and Faridabad may be at risk of fast getting polluted by a big black lake of untreated municipal solid waste in the Aravalli forests formed by leakage of muck from a now defunct waste treatment plant.

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Updated on Aug 28, 2015 12:15 AM IST
Hindustan Times | BySnehil Sinha, Gurgaon

Unclog Gurgaon: Shankar Chowk Road to get a median

Following Hindustan Times’ Unclog Gurgaon campaign, traf fic police have started experimenting with diversions to reduce congestion on Shankar Chowk Road that connects Old Delhi Road to NH-8.

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Updated on Aug 09, 2015 11:29 AM IST
Hindustan Times | BySnehil Sinha, Gurgaon

Netaji Subhash Marg root of all jams in Gurgaon

The 5.5-km Netaji Subhash Marg, with Subhash Chowk and Huda City Centre Metro station at its two ends, is the never centre of the millennium city. The six-lane road leads to some important commercial centres and hospitals such as Unitech Cyber Park and Medanta- The Medicity, before joining the Sohna Road.

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Updated on Aug 09, 2015 11:16 AM IST
Hindustan Times | BySnehil Sinha, Gurgaon

Delhi woman becomes first victim of dengue this season

A 35-year-old woman died due to organ failure at a Gurgaon hospital on Friday after she was diagnosed with dengue, becoming the season’s first victim of the vector-borne disease in Delhi-NCR.

Updated on Aug 02, 2015 01:16 PM IST
Hindustan Times | BySnehil Sinha, Gurgaon

Rich city fares well in self-sufficiency

The city has witnessed a phenomenal growth in all spheres, particularly in terms of industry and urbanisation. It is a hub for multinational companies, industry giants, call centres, software companies, shopping malls and skyscrapers.

A view of Cyber City, the hub of multinational companies, call centres, software firms and shopping malls. Gurgaon is home to 250 of the Fortune 500 companies that contribute a huge amount to Haryana’s GDP. (Parveen Kumar/HT)
Updated on Jul 12, 2015 01:29 AM IST
Hindustan Times | BySnehil Sinha, Gurgaon
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