crown

Subscribe Now

FOLLOW US

Sign in

Home / Author / Maria Khan

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

Independence Day: GB Nagar admin puts emphasis on civic duty

The Noida Gate illuminated with the colours of the national flag in celebration of the 80th Independence Day. (Sunil Ghosh/HT)

Updated on Aug 16, 2026 02:33 IST

NGT seeks action over dumping of waste in wetlands in Noida

The order was issued on July 24 during hearings of two connected matters concerning environmental pollution in Noida (HT)

Updated on Aug 16, 2026 02:32 IST

Gautam Budh Nagar health dept to ensure follow-up of families hesitant of vaccination

The directions were issued by the health department during a review of National Health Mission programmes on Wednesday. (HT Archive)

Updated on Aug 14, 2026 03:11 IST

6 booked for power theft in Gautam Budh Nagar

The joint inspections by the enforcement and raid teams of the electricity department on Wednesday detected a combined 18.193 kW of alleged electricity theft. (HT Archive)

Updated on Aug 14, 2026 03:10 IST

Pushkarni Pond project likely to complete in 4 months: Officials

The development is intended also to support water conservation and groundwater recharge. (HT Photos)

Updated on Aug 13, 2026 02:48 IST

Noida proposes ₹29k-cr Hindon riverfront on lines of Lucknow’s Gomti

The proposed project, which officials said will be developed in three phases and is targeted for completion by 2031, was discussed at a meeting chaired by Noida authority chief executive officer. (HT Archive)

Updated on Aug 12, 2026 03:14 IST

Gr Noida starts weekly meets to clear dog feeding disputes

The meetings focus on identifying designated dog-feeding points through discussions with residents and feeders, while also explaining the provisions of the Animal Birth Control Rule. (HT Photos)

Updated on Aug 11, 2026 03:03 IST

Hindon crosses warning levels; Yamuna also rises amid heavy rainfall

A view of the Hindon river, back in the year 2023, when the river flooded due to heavy rainfall. (HT)

Updated on Aug 9, 2026 02:47 IST

Noida to celebrate ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign from today

The campaign will seek participation from resident welfare associations (RWAs), traders, industrial units, educational institutions, social organisations and the general public, besides government offices and local bodies.

Updated on Aug 9, 2026 02:43 IST

Water surges in Delhi's Yamuna after heavy rain, crosses warning level in Hindon

At the Yamuna’s monitoring point at Delhi’s Old Railway Bridge, the water level reached 204.06 metres at 8pm, just 44cm below the warning mark of 204.50 metres. Meanwhile, the Hindon crossed its warning level of 195.76 metres at 8pm at the river’s Noida base station.

Updated on Aug 9, 2026 03:43 IST

GB Nagar puts multi-agency plan in place for Mahashivratri rush

Officials said a coordinated plan has been put in place to ensure smooth movement of kanwariyas. (Sakib Ali/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Aug 8, 2026 02:57 IST

Greater Noida steps up security for global bioenergy summit

Officials said the inaugural day will feature the exhibition opening along with technical and policy sessions on the bioenergy sector.

Updated on Aug 8, 2026 02:56 IST

Noida Sector 117: Residents seek drainage system fix, tree pruning

At the meeting on Wednesday, officials assured the sector’s resident welfare association (RWA) representatives of site inspections and action within the next few days. (HT Photos)

Updated on Aug 7, 2026 02:41 IST

11 booked for stealing electricity in Greater Noida, Dadri

The action was carried out by UPPCL enforcement teams as well as a team from the Noida division as part of the power utility’s ongoing campaign. (HT Photo)

Updated on Aug 6, 2026 03:19 IST

UP orders action on illegal groundwater extraction in Gautam Budh Nagar

The directorate of ground water department of Uttar Pradesh has instructed the district groundwater authorities and Gautam Budh Nagar district administration to act in accordance with NGT’s directions. (HT Archive)

Updated on Aug 5, 2026 03:20 IST

Noida discom directed to step up power infrastructure

The electricity department has been asked to prepare a proposal for establishing a departmental workshop in Jewar and maintain adequate reserve stocks of transformers. (HT Archive)

Updated on Aug 4, 2026 03:16 IST

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

1
2
3
...

© 2026 HindustanTimes