Gurugram

Updated on Sep 22, 2023 11:09 PM IST

Haryana govt expands online e-appointment services for property registration to reduce waiting time. Number of available appointments increased.

Officials said that the decision was taken following an increase in property registrations and demand among buyers. (HT Archive)

Auto-rickshaws in Gurugram and Faridabad to get unique IDs

Auto-rickshaw drivers in Gurugram and Faridabad will receive unique identification stickers with serial numbers registered with the regional transport authority (RTA) and driver's pictures. The move aims to curb crime and ensure passenger safety. Auto-rickshaws without these stickers will not be permitted on the roads from November onwards. The initiative will be implemented in different phases across Haryana state.

Police said the drivers will get a sticker that would have the serial number registered with the regional transport authority (RTA) along with the driver’s picture on it. (HT Archive)

Updated on Sep 22, 2023 11:05 PM IST

‘Extortion’ racket: More Gurugram transport dept officials under scanner now

Police had initially booked a transport department inspector, a sub-inspector (SI) and another suspected broker

Police said that the arrested suspects revealed during questioning that there are nearly 60 brokers who are working closely with the transport department officials. (Representational image)

Published on Sep 22, 2023 11:05 PM IST

Gurugram man cheated of ₹71 lakh over 5 years in insurance fraud

Police said that the suspects duped him after claiming to be various corporate and government officials

The complainant told police that he did not suspect anything wrong in the second and third instances as they occurred after a gap of several months. (Representational image)

Published on Sep 21, 2023 11:22 PM IST

Gurugram authority to take up priority repair of Southern Peripheral Road

Officials said that the repair of SPR is top priority right now, and that they will award the contract for its repair within a month

The SPR project involved the construction of flyovers and expansion of the road from Ghata up to cloverleaf on NH58 at a cost of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>845 crore. (HT Archive)

Published on Sep 21, 2023 11:20 PM IST

Nuh police to hire SPOs to strengthen their force

The new hired SPOs will be trained ex-servicemen who will be deployed in situations of unrest, said police

Police oficers said that the lack of adequate number of personnel was keenly felt during the communal clashes on July 31 when their personnel had struggled to keep the mob at bay and had to call in reinforcements from other districts. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

Published on Sep 21, 2023 11:15 PM IST

Garbage piles up across Gurugram as sanitation workers go on strike

The sanitation workers are protesting against the MCG issuing new tenders to hire fresh agencies for outsourcing the sanitation work

Garbage strewn in Sector 57, in Gurugram on Thursday. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

Published on Sep 21, 2023 11:12 PM IST

Differently abled homeless man battered to death on Gurugram’s Basai Road

According to the police, they were looking into the murder from several angles, including whether some drug or alcohol addicts targeted him to steal his money

The deceased was later identified by his first name as Sheenu, who used to live on a tricycle under a temporary tent at the location. Investigators said that Sheenu would beg and even sleep on the tricycle or the nearby footpath. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

Published on Sep 21, 2023 12:05 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Gurugram

Six lane road to connect Dwarka Expressway with AIIMS cancer hospital in Jhajjar

Officials said the need for an alternative road to the cancer hospital was felt as currently, residents have to take the congested road from Basai to Badli

Sector 102 on the outer Dwarka expressway. The Upper Dwarka Expressway is a master sector road that lies parallel to the Dwarka Expressway from Sector 99 to Sector 114 and further onwards to Najafgarh Road in Delhi near Chawla. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

Published on Sep 21, 2023 12:04 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Gurugram

Execs rack up ₹50 lakh bill at luxury hotel in Gurugram, refuse to pay

The officials of the firm even threatened the hotel authorities of implicating them in criminal cases

Police said that there are several cases of cheating and forgery against the firm. (Representational image)

Published on Sep 20, 2023 12:04 AM IST

Month-long sculpting fest at Sultanpur National Park

The event will be held in the last week of October and is expected to witness participation of globally

Officials said the sculptures will mainly depict those birds that are already there at the park to create awareness among the visitors. (HT Archive)

Published on Sep 20, 2023 12:00 AM IST

After suspect dies in Faridabad shootout, SI booked for murder

The family of the deceased, who police said was wanted in four criminal cases, alleged foul play in his death

Balraj Singh was shot dead during an exchange of fire with police on Sunday. (Representational image)

Published on Sep 19, 2023 11:41 PM IST

Nuh violence: Mamman Khan sent to judicial custody for 14 days

The MLA’s lawyer said that despite taking him on remand for four days, police could not recover anything from him

Local Congress leaders organised a press conference in Nuh decrying Khan’s arrest on Tuesday. (HT Photo)

Published on Sep 19, 2023 11:38 PM IST

Gurugram: DTCP seals 30 shops in DLF phase 3 for operating illegally

Officials said that commercial activities were being carried out in these 30 shops which were housed in residential buildings

DTCP officials said that in the last three months, they have issued around 800 notices to property owners for running commercial establishments in violation of norms. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

Updated on Sep 19, 2023 12:07 AM IST

Gurugram man held for robbing car of Delhi police constable

A 24-year-old man has been arrested for robbing a Delhi Police constable at gunpoint while he was on his way to report for his G20 Summit duty. The suspect, identified as Mahesh Kumar alias Mundi, was associated with the Sunder Bhati gang and had planned to use the stolen car for another crime. The stolen car has been recovered, but the weapons used in the robbery are yet to be found. Kumar's associates are still on the run.

Police said that the constable was robbed on September 9 on the Southern Peripheral Road (SPR) while he was on his way to report for his G20 Summit duty in the national capital. (Representational image)

Updated on Sep 19, 2023 12:05 AM IST

Discom officials booked after man dies of electrocution in Gurugram

Two officials of DHBVN were booked after a man died due to electrocution by low hanging wires in Gurugram. An FIR has been registered against the officials.

The deceased’s brother had submitted a complaint to DHBVN on August 7 urging its officials to fix the issue at the earliest. (Representational image)

Updated on Sep 19, 2023 12:02 AM IST

Waste collection hit across Gurugram, raises stink among residents

Residents of Gurugram have complained about erratic garbage collection and poor waste management, causing foul smells and concerns about disease outbreaks. The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has formed teams to address the issue, but residents claim that their complaints have gone unanswered. This is not the first time that garbage collection has been a major issue in the city, as disputes over non-payment of dues have previously disrupted waste collection. Residents have resorted to throwing garbage in the open and paying private vendors to clean the streets. MCG officials have assured residents that the issue will be resolved within a week.

The situation near a colony in Sector 37C in Gurugram. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

Updated on Sep 18, 2023 11:49 PM IST

Nuh violence: Mamman Khan not cooperating, say cops

Police added Section 180 of IPC to the FIR — refusing to sign a statement made to a public servant when legally required to do so

Updated on Sep 19, 2023 11:51 AM IST

To save old trees, Gurugram to give out ₹2,500 a year ‘pension’

The pension is part of the Haryana government’s Pran Vayu Devta scheme, an initiative to preserve old trees in the state

A banyan tree at the Baba Nyarm Das Gaushala in Manesar is said to be over 100 years old. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

Updated on Sep 18, 2023 01:42 AM IST

Nuh violence: Court extended police remand of Congress MLA Mamman Khan by 2 days

On Sunday, the Haryana government extended the suspension of internet services imposed in Nuh after Khan’s arrest on Thursday until September 19

Congress MLA Mamman Khan is produced before a court in Nuh district on Sunday. (PTI)

Published on Sep 17, 2023 11:35 PM IST

ByLeena Dhankhar, Gurugram

40 arrested for gambling at illegal casinos in Gurugram farmhouse

The primary suspects used to invite people and host casino nights at their farmhouse and were making more than ₹20 lakh a month, said investigators

Before raiding the farmhouse, the police formed a team that conducted a reconnaissance of the area to confirm the illegal gambling network. (Representational image)

Published on Sep 17, 2023 11:35 PM IST

ByLeena Dhankhar, Gururgam

Monu Manesar to be brought to Gurugram on production warrant: Police

Mohit Yadav, a member of the right-wing group Bajrang Dal, was arrested on September 12 by the Nuh police for making an incendiary post on social media

Mohit Yadav, better known as Monu Manesar, in the custody of Rajasthan Police in Bharatpur. (HT Photo)

Updated on Sep 18, 2023 02:08 AM IST

ByLeena Dhankhar, Gurugram

Gurugram: Two held for duping hundreds on social media app

Two men have been arrested in Gurugram for allegedly scamming a 23-year-old executive out of ₹20 lakh ($27,000) by promising to pay him for liking links on social media platforms. The suspects contacted the victim through Telegram and convinced him to invest money for high returns.

The suspects were identified as Hariom Singh alias Ravi and Mohit Kumar, both residents of Julana in Jind. (Representative Image)

Updated on Sep 17, 2023 12:03 AM IST

Traffic and road safety review to make Gurugram congestion free

Additionally, instructions have been issued to assess the performance of the traffic wing to ensure effective departmental functioning

At the beginning of the year, there were 15 identified “black spots” prone to accidents, but currently, only seven remain, police said. (Parveen Kumar /HT Photo)

Published on Sep 17, 2023 12:00 AM IST

Run over by speeding SUV, toddler dies in Gurugram

A toddler died after being hit by a speeding SUV while playing outside her residence in New Palam Vihar Extension. Police are searching for the driver.

According to police, the accident took place when the toddler was playing with her older sibling outside their house. (Representational image)

Updated on Sep 16, 2023 12:17 AM IST

Work at Badkhal leaves Faridabad residents frustrated

Officials, engaged in the redevelopment project said, that the work at the lake expected to be completed only by December next year

Redevelopment work underway near Badkhal lake in Faridabad. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

Published on Sep 16, 2023 12:15 AM IST

Interstate gang selling SIM cards on fake documents busted in Gurugram

Officers said that two suspects were arrested following a joint operation of the chief minister’s flying squad and Gurugram police

Police said that the suspects would sell the SIM cards to foreign nationals coming to Delhi NCR for medical treatment. (Representational image)

Published on Sep 16, 2023 12:12 AM IST

Nuh violence: Congress MLA Mamman Khan arrested

The state government claimed that Khan was found to be in constant touch with a suspect named Taufiq, who has already been arrested in connection with the case

Haryana Congress MLA Mamman Khan. (Photo from X.)

Updated on Sep 15, 2023 10:44 AM IST

Touts held, RTA officials booked for running extortion racket

A list of names and contact numbers was also seized from the arrested touts, from whom they were supposed to collect money to give to the inspector

Squad officials said the arrested touts, identified as Gaurav Kumar, Saubhan Singh, and Suresh Kumar, had with them 21 official files related to applications for issuance of registration certificates (RC), no-objection certificates, clearance certificates, vehicle permits, and documents issued for vehicle owners, besides <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>40,500 in cash. (Representational Image)

Published on Sep 15, 2023 12:06 AM IST

Woman dies after car hits bike in DLF Phase-V

A car with a Delhi registration number collided with the motorcycle, injuring the rider, Sanjeev Kumar, and Chhabra, who was riding pillion

Inspector Rajender Singh, station house officer at Sector 53 police station, said they have the car’s registration number and are attempting to track down the driver. (HT Photo)