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Maria Khan

Maria Khan

Senior Correspondent, Hindustan Times. Reports on district administration, health, civic issues, and environmental concerns in Noida and Greater Noida. Graduated from MJP Rohilkhand University in 2015 and started career in journalism in 2016, at The Times of India, UP West (Bareilly, Rampur, Moradabad and Sambhal) where reported on a range of issues including crime and politics till November 2021. Working with Hindustan Times since June, 2023.

Articles by Maria Khan

Volunteers launch week-long plantation drive along Noida drain

The organisers said the campaign also intends to encourage community participation in urban ecological restoration. (HT)

Updated on Aug 2, 2026 02:43 IST

GB Nagar MP calls for traffic plan to handle Noida airport rush

The directions were issued by Gautam Budh Nagar MP Mahesh Sharma at a review meeting of the Parliamentary Road Safety Committee and the District School Vehicle Transport Safety Committee on Saturday. (HT)

Updated on Aug 2, 2026 02:41 IST

Liquor shops along Kanwar Yatra routes on lens

The excise department on Saturday conducted surprise inspections at liquor shops and bars across Gautam Budh Nagar (HT)

Updated on Aug 2, 2026 02:41 IST

Gr Noida deploys teams to fix flood-prone spots

Officials said the exercise aims to prevent prolonged waterlogging and ensure smooth traffic movement across key stretches.

Updated on Jul 31, 2026 02:54 IST

UPPCL detects 43.6kW power theft at 17 more locations in GB Nagar

The latest inspection was carried out by enforcement and raid teams under the directions of chief engineer (distribution), Noida zone. (HT archive)

Updated on Jul 31, 2026 02:54 IST

Object removed from one and a half year old boy’s food pipe without surgery

“The objects were carefully removed through rigid oesophagoscopy. The procedure was completed safely without any cut on the body, and the child remained stable throughout,” Dr Gupta said. (HT Archive)

Updated on Jul 30, 2026 03:25 IST

Gautam Budh Nagar enforcement drive: Six booked for power theft

The step was part of the UPPCL’s ongoing crackdown on power theft and revenue losses in high line-loss areas, officials said. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 30, 2026 03:19 IST

Wet spell to persist in Noida, Gzb: IMD

The IMD has forecast a generally cloudy sky with a few spells of rain or thundershowers, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, on Wednesday. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 03:00 IST

NGT seeks report on illegal constructions in Greater Noida in 4 weeks

The bench said, “We make it clear that the tribunal is only examining the illegal construction which have come up in violation of environmental norms...” (HT Archive)

Updated on Jul 28, 2026 03:01 IST

Gr Noida locals flag poor waste collection, faulty streetlights

The authority said the complaints would be addressed, starting with repairs to damaged electricity poles and streetlights. (Photo for representation)

Updated on Jul 26, 2026 03:08 IST

GB Nagar to give away 400 free gardening kits to locals; opens application

Updated on Jul 25, 2026 03:41 IST

Noida: ₹2.49-cr worth of drugs seized; one held

Officials said the flat was allegedly being used to store large quantities of pharmaceutical products without authorisation. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 24, 2026 02:53 IST

Greater Noida launches inspections to tackle civic issues across sectors

During the Alpha-1 inspection, officials found construction material dumped along internal roads at several locations and garbage strewn around PG accommodations. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 23, 2026 03:33 IST

Illegal liquor home delivery racket busted in Noida; one held

Based on the interrogation of the accused, the excise team searched a rented flat being used to store the stock and recovered 27 bottles of imported foreign liquor of premium brands. (Representational image)

Updated on Jul 22, 2026 03:29 IST

Liquor vendors in Gautam Budh Nagar district warned against ‘overcharging’

The directions were issued during a review meeting convened on Saturday ahead of the holy Shravan month during which Lord Shiva devotees undertake the Kanwar Yatra. (HT Photos)

Updated on Jul 21, 2026 03:28 IST

GB Nagar to focus on repair, lighting on key routes before Kanwar Yatra

The Kanwar Yatra is set to begin on July 30, with footfall expected to peak until August 11. (HT)

Updated on Jul 19, 2026 02:39 IST

17 Greater Noida villages lined up for LED streetlight project

The <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>3.5 crore project aims to address poorly lit stretches across these villages (HT)

Updated on Jul 19, 2026 02:37 IST

GB Nagar: JJB urges admin to relocate liquor store near observation home

District excise officials said the communication has been received and would be examined before any decision. (Photo for representation)

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 02:49 IST

GIMS upgrades central sterilisation hub to strengthen patient safety

The CSSD is tasked with the cleaning, disinfection, sterilisation, and dispatch of reusable medical equipment. (Representative photo)

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 02:48 IST

G B Nagar commissions 1st rooftop solar project in a high-rise residential society

According to NPCL, the society has also received <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>80 lakh as Central Financial Assistance (CFA) under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana within 30 days of the commissioning approval. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 16, 2026 02:52 IST

Narrow lanes hampered firefighting during deadly Mamura blaze in Noida

“The biggest challenge was access. We had to lay hoses from wherever the vehicles could reach and gradually advance while extinguishing the fire,” the chief fire officer told HT. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 16, 2026 03:23 IST

2 killed in Noida apartment fire; e-scooter charging likely trigger, 1 arrested

Two people died after a fire, suspected to have been triggered by a spark from an electric vehicle (EV) battery being charged in the stilt parking, broke out in a five-storey residential building in Mamura village Sector 66, in Noida, India, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

Updated on Jul 16, 2026 01:03 IST

2 killed after fire breaks out at Noida building; EV spark likely cause

The fire broke out in Noida's Mamura village in sector 66.

Updated on Jul 15, 2026 14:04 IST

Illegal mining crackdown: ₹46L recovered in penalties in a month

The fine was imposed as the administration acted in 87 cases as part of its district-wide enforcement drive. (HT Archive)

Updated on Jul 15, 2026 03:13 IST

Over half of Noida’s water bodies beyond recovery: NGT told

To compensate for the water bodies that cannot be restored, the authority informed the tribunal that it has developed 16.02 hectares of ponds and wetlands at alternative locations. (HT Archive)

Updated on Jul 15, 2026 03:11 IST

Gr Noida admin hikes target, will plant 190,000 saplings this year

The drive is being executed in collaboration with the Give Me Trees Trust, with residents’ welfare associations and social organisations participating at multiple locations across the city. (HT Photos)

Updated on Jul 14, 2026 02:52 IST

Gautam Budh Nagar district upgrades its flood response to protect vulnerable areas

Directions include inspecting flood control posts, flood shelters and major drains, creating evacuation plans for vulnerable areas. (HT Photos)

Updated on Jul 14, 2026 02:46 IST

Noida identifies 28 waterlogging hotspots, ramps up monsoon readiness

The measures aim to reduce flooding and traffic disruptions during the peak monsoon, said officials. (HT archive)

Updated on Jul 11, 2026 02:51 IST

Industrialists flag civic woes in Noida, DM orders action

The association sought faster resolution of infrastructure problems and better coordination among government departments to improve the business environment.

Updated on Jul 11, 2026 02:48 IST

DM reviews infrastructure issues in Chapraula-Dadri industrial belt

DM directed departments to resolve the pending issues timely during a review meeting with officials from various departments and representatives of the Chapraula-Dadri Industrial Association. (Representative photo)

Updated on Jul 3, 2026 17:19 IST

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