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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
Heavy rain causes severe waterlogging in Gurugram; traffic affected
Many city areas were heavily inundated, with residents of Dwarka Expressway, Sector 9, Sector 21, Sector 23, and MG Road reporting significant waterlogging
Published on Jun 28, 2024 09:42 AM IST
Police reshuffle: Gurugram gets new joint CP, DCP (crime)
Officials said the transfer orders, shared late on Wednesday, state that IPS officer Nazneen Bhasin has been appointed the Gurugram joint commissioner of police — a post that was lying vacant.
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 08:08 AM IST
Haryana govt steps in as waste crisis escalates in Gurugram
Residents have increasingly voiced concerns over the deteriorating sanitary conditions, with overflowing garbage bins, said officials
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Sec 51 society to be maintained by MCG
CM Saini emphasised the public interest in the transfer of Mayfield Gardens to the MCG, ordering its completion within a week
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 07:48 AM IST
GMDA reviews progress of waste exigency programme
The municipal commissioner reported that 89 garbage vulnerable points had been identified in the corporation area
Updated on Jun 27, 2024 06:34 AM IST
Only 28 out of 350 industrial units in Daulatabad have fire NOC: Officials
The revelation has raised serious concerns about fire safety standards in the industrial belts of Daulatabad, Kadipur, and Basai. Fire officials have pointed out that despite numerous visits and warnings, several industries have not applied for the NOC
Updated on Jun 27, 2024 06:20 AM IST
Youth Congress protests in Gurugram over NEET paper leak
The Congress party has been protesting peacefully in the interest of the students and the members said they will continue until justice is served for those affected by the NEET-UG paper leaks and malpractices
Updated on Jun 26, 2024 06:00 AM IST
Leopard kills 10 cattle in Gurugram; seen on cam
This attack is the latest in a series of similar incidents in the region around the Aravalli hills, where several leopards have been sighted earlier. The regular sightings of leopards have led to fear among the villagers, prompting them to approach the wildlife department for help
Updated on Jun 26, 2024 05:50 AM IST
Threat, sabotage: How water mafia is holding Gurugram residents to ransom
Residents of Emaar Imperial Garden residential society in Sector 102 were in for a shock on Tuesday morning, as there was no water in their taps.
Updated on Jun 26, 2024 05:01 AM IST
Liquor vend adjacent to society irks residents
At least 100 residents gathered at the liquor vend at 10am on Monday holding placards to register their protest
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 06:16 AM IST
Waste mismanagement remains an issue in Gurugram
Haryana chief secretary TVSN Prasad had launched the solid waste environment exigency programme to address critical waste management issues in Gurugram
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 06:12 AM IST
Leena Dhankhar, Gurugram:
GMDA reviews civic work done to check waterlogging in key areas
Last year, 31 critical locations in the city witnessed waterlogging during the monsoon season as compared to 79 in 2020, officials said
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 06:08 AM IST
NEET-UG: ‘Perfect scorers’ say re-exam tougher, unsure of topping it
Sunday’s retest was held for all 1,563, who were awarded those grace marks following a direction from the Supreme Court.
Updated on Jun 24, 2024 01:16 AM IST
Ggm admin sets up 5-member panel to probe Daulatabad blast
Four people were killed and 12 others were severely injured when multiple explosions occurred after a fire broke out at a manufacturing unit in Daulatabad Industrial Area at Sector-104 in the city early on Saturday morning. The factory manufactures fire extinguisher balls, police said
Updated on Jun 24, 2024 06:08 AM IST
To improve waste collection, 50 MCG teams to conduct survey
MCG teams began visiting households in residential areas to gather information on regular waste collection and other relevant issues. The teams have been directed to complete the survey within three days and submit their findings to the MCG joint commissioner
Updated on Jun 24, 2024 06:02 AM IST
Leopard attacks cattle in Sohna
A few villagers spotted a leopard on the outskirts of the village reportedly for the third consecutive night on Saturday, leading to panic among locals and prompting them to demand night patrolling by forest department teams
Updated on Jun 24, 2024 06:04 AM IST
Gurugram cops gear up, undergo training to implement three new laws from July 1
“The BNS 2023 consists of 358 sections, a reduction from IPC’s 511 sections, but with enhanced penalties and provisions,” police commissioner Arora
Updated on Jun 23, 2024 06:52 AM IST
10,000 CCTVs in Gurugram road surveillance scheme Phase 3
Approximately 2,000 locations in Gurugram will be equipped with around 10,000 cameras to cover the entire road length of about 400 kilometers, according to GMDA
Updated on Jun 22, 2024 06:20 AM IST
GMDA to build 154 new bus queue shelters
GMDA’s initiative includes the development of approximately 80 new shelters between Sectors 68 and 95, from the Southern Peripheral Road (SPR) to the Northern Peripheral Road
Updated on Jun 22, 2024 06:14 AM IST
Probe ordered after man dies in Gurugram landfill collapse
Municipal Corporation of Gurugram orders probe into death of worker buried alive under garbage pile. Activists demand accountability and immediate action.
Updated on Jun 22, 2024 04:41 PM IST
ULB minister seeks improvement in Gurugram waste management within fortnight, warns of action
The minister sought strict action under the Solid Waste Environment Exigency Programme (Sweep), directing officials to get FIRs registered against principal generators of C&D (construction and demolition) waste who dump waste illegally
Updated on Jun 21, 2024 05:46 AM IST
HC stays coercive action against Ggm waste company fired by municipality
The contract was an agreement signed between MCG and Ecogreen Energy on August 14, 2017 to develop an integrated waste management system
Updated on Jun 20, 2024 06:40 AM IST
No trees planted in Ggm after expansion of roads, RTI reveals
Gurugram civic bodies fail to implement compensatory afforestation after tree felling for road projects, raising concerns about environmental conservation efforts.
Updated on Jun 19, 2024 05:38 PM IST
Gurugram ramps up cleanliness drive with public participation
MCG officials said the civic body and the district administration are conducting daily on-site inspections to ensure effective monitoring of the cleanliness efforts
Updated on Jun 19, 2024 08:02 AM IST
Faridabad man duped of ₹1.6 cr, 7 arrested
The suspects allegedly lured their victims to invest money through a trading app to get ’high returns’
Updated on Jun 19, 2024 07:52 AM IST
Haryana chief secretary asks people to take part in Gurugram cleanliness campaign
At the meeting, the chief secretary directed MCG officials to ensure beautification of the city and said it should be their priority to ensure fair treatment for sanitation workers
Updated on Jun 18, 2024 06:42 AM IST
Gurugram residents face water crisis, pay ₹2K for tankers
The inflated costs and the unreliability of the tanker services have aggravated the situation, prompting urgent calls for a solution
Updated on Jun 18, 2024 06:40 AM IST
MCG to clear 90 waste vulnerable spots identified by Ggm admin
Last week, the MCG had set up a dedicated 24x7 control room at its office to ensure cleanliness in the city’s municipal areas. This initiative is part of the Solid Waste Environment Exigency Programme (SWEEP) that aims to monitor ground activities and address any potential lapses in waste management
Updated on Jun 17, 2024 05:40 AM IST
Fake Covid-19 test reports sold during pandemic: Cops
Police said that the company discovered that reports were being issued with the signature of a doctor who had left the lab two months earlier
Updated on Jun 16, 2024 06:38 AM IST
Two held for posing as cops and duping people in Nuh
The suspects used to extort money from village sarpanches posing as deputy superintendent of police, said police.
Updated on Jun 16, 2024 06:30 AM IST
