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5 days ago | 
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Akanksha Gupta |Bagish Jha
GURGAON: The district administration on Friday banned the use of drones, firecrackers, gliders, microlight aircraft, hot-air balloons and flying kites as it announced a flurry of measures to scale up security and avoid panic at a time of escalating conflict between India and Pakistan. Deputy commissioner Ajay Kumar said the bans will be in force at least till July 7.
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3 weeks ago | 
thehindu.com | Akanksha Gupta |Saurabh Gupta
As global urbanisation accelerates, the imperative to prioritise urban design that accommodates diverse demographics becomes increasingly clear. Among these demographic groups, the youngest members of society — children — are mostly left out in urban planning discussions. Urban spaces profoundly influence children’s development and well-being, necessitating a heightened focus on child-friendly cities globally.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Akanksha Gupta
Gurgaon: Intermittent rain in the early hours of Thursday pierced through dense fog, which had brought visibility down to 50 metres the day before, but meteorologists believe this respite will be short lived. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert to warn people about another round of dense fog on Friday. People were advised to prepare for another foggy day and avoid driving on highways in the early hours of the day.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Akanksha Gupta
Gurgaon: Light rain on Thursday morning helped the city breathe easier as the air quality index was 161 (moderate). The drizzle brought much-needed relief from the pollution levels that saw a steep surge on Wednesday when the AQI was recorded at a 'poor' reading of 270, a jump of over 100 points from Tuesday's 156. The relief, however, is temporary, warned experts.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Akanksha Gupta
NewsCity Newsgurgaon NewsAt Leisure Valley park, buses crowd out visitors; GMDA seeks police action in GurgaonTrendingGurgaon: Illegal parking of buses and other commercial vehicles at Leisure Valley — a persistent problem — has been a major cause of concern for visitors to the park. GMDA, after taking note of the mess, has now reached out to the traffic police, urging them to take immediate action against all violators.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Akanksha Gupta
NewsCity Newsgurgaon NewsTreated water for Aravali park by March, 60% of project complete in GurgaonTrendingGurgaon: Recycled water is expected to be supplied to the Aravali Biodiversity Park on MG Road by March, with 60% of the work completed. The project aims to maintain the greenery of the park spread across 400 acres. In Oct 2023, GMDA awarded the work for laying a 9.5km pipeline to supply the treated water from Behrampur sewage treatment plant (STP) to Aravali Biodiversity Park.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Akanksha Gupta
Gurgaon: Faced with land acquisition hurdles near Chauma village, GMDA has now come up with an alternative route for its 20km-long master water pipeline project. The project is aimed at supplying water to tail-end areas and sectors along the Delhi border.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Akanksha Gupta
Gurgaon: GMDA started a five-day drive on Monday to clear encroachments along Southern Peripheral Road (SPR), reclaiming 12 acres of land. The 12-km stretch of SPR, running from NH-8 to Ghata, has a 160-acre green belt, of which 60 acres have been encroached upon. GMDA earlier assured that the entire SPR will be encroachment-free by Jan 31. Led by DTP GMDA RS Batth, the team demolished illegal nurseries, removed building materials, and demolished both permanent and temporary structures.
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Jan 12, 2025 | 
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Akanksha Gupta
Gurgaon: Residents of Sushant Lok 2 and 3 have been struggling with the perennial issue of sewer overflow, which has plagued the colonies for years. The problem is particularly severe in blocks D and G of Sushant Lok 2 and block B of Sushant Lok 3, residents said. MCG took over the colony's maintenance in June 2022, but residents claim the situation has only worsened since then. Mukesh Sharma, who has lived in Sushant Lok 2 since 2012, told TOI, "There was no sewer cleaning for many years.
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Jan 12, 2025 | 
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Akanksha Gupta
NewsKey road in Sector 9A riddled with craters, no repairs for 4 yrs, MCG faces fireGurgaon: A stretch of around 2km, connecting ESI Hospital to RPF Officer Society in Sector 9A, has been in a poor state for the past four years. This 18-metre-wide road, laid in 2020, has deteriorated over time, with potholes and uneven patches making it difficult for commuters to use the stretch. Residents said the sector faces severe flooding during monsoon, with stagnant water often remaining on roads for weeks.
