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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

GB Nagar schools from Nursery to Class 8 return to normal timings today

“With immediate effect from April 30, all schools from nursery to Class 8 will operate as per their normal summer timings,” district basic education officer, Rahul Pawar said in the order, adding that the directive applies to all boards and recognised institutions in the district. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Updated on Apr 30, 2026 01:34 IST

Light rainfall, clouds bring relief for Noida

The relief comes days after the GB Nagar district administration revised school timings because of heatwave conditions, directing schools affiliated to different boards to conduct classes only in morning hours for specified categories, in line with summer precautions. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Updated on Apr 30, 2026 01:28 IST

Gr Noida’s Supertech Ecovillage-1: Basement used as dumping ground, foul smell unbearable, say residents

Sandeep Singh, chief estate manager at YG Estates, the third-party firm handling maintenance, said garbage was not being routinely dumped in the basement. He attributed the issue to unfinished portions of the project. (HT Photos)

Updated on Apr 28, 2026 22:38 IST

GB Nagar swelters at 41.8°C; brief likely from today

Meanwhile, district health officials said government hospitals have not reported any heatwave-related fatalities in the district till Monday evening. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Updated on Apr 28, 2026 01:06 IST

25 medical camps organised for workers in Gautam Budh Nagar, 201 more planned on May 1

The district magistrate also said paediatric services were available for children.

Updated on Apr 24, 2026 23:32 IST

Students take lead in Gautam Budh Nagar malaria awareness campaign

Officials said government and private schools have been asked to hold awareness sessions during morning assemblies

Updated on Apr 24, 2026 23:18 IST

Labour dept: No drive on for layoffs, salary cuts in Gautam Budh Nagar

The clarification came after a series of posts, reportedly being shared since April 13 (when protests turned violent in Noida) alleged that workers employed in industries across Noida and Greater Noida were receiving salaries after arbitrary deductions by factory managements. (HT Photo)

Updated on Apr 24, 2026 02:48 IST

GB Nagar rolls out TD booster shots in schools

Officials said the vaccine is completely safe and generally does not cause serious side effects. However, some children may experience mild fever or pain, for which medicines are made available on the spot by auxiliary nurse midwives. (HT Archive)

Updated on Apr 24, 2026 24:22 IST

Gautam Budh Nagar: 8 gyms, pools shut over safety norms

Officials said the enforcement drive comes amid rising concerns over safety standards in fitness centres and recreational facilities, particularly with increased footfall during the summer season. (HT Archive)

Updated on Apr 23, 2026 02:28 IST

1,781 Solar Units installed Under PM Scheme: NPCL

Of the total, 1,120 consumers have received subsidies amounting to nearly <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>9 crore under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. The scheme, launched by the Centre in February 2024, aims to promote rooftop solar adoption in households through financial assistance. (HT Archive)

Updated on Apr 23, 2026 02:26 IST

Temp forecast to cross 40°C; admin in Gautam Budh Nagar issues heatwave advisory

According to the IMD, the district recorded a maximum temperature of 38°C and a minimum of 21.6°C on Tuesday. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Updated on Apr 21, 2026 23:54 IST

Gautam Budh Nagar: Labour dept cancels licences of 25 contractors

“Show-cause notices were served to contractors where irregularities in labour law compliance were found. However, 25 contractors failed to submit any response within the stipulated time, thus their licences have been cancelled,” additional labour commissioner Rakesh Dwivedi said in a statement on Tuesday. (HT Archive)

Updated on Apr 21, 2026 23:38 IST

Gautam Budh Nagar admin set to roll out health camps for workers

District magistrate Medha Roopam has directed authorities to prepare a micro plan to organise targeted health camps at workplaces and residential clusters, ensuring their timing aligns with workers’ schedules. (HT Archive)

Updated on Apr 21, 2026 23:32 IST

DM inspects ESCI hospital, directs timely care for Noida workers

The inspection came amid the district administration’s broader push to strengthen healthcare access for workers, including plans to roll out health camps across industrial units and construction sites. (HT Archive)

Updated on Apr 21, 2026 01:56 IST

Noise pollution under scanner in Gauatam Budh Nagar

Violators are being fined <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10,000 and their vehicles may be seized. The enforcement is being carried out under provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, particularly Section 190(2), which prohibits unauthorised alterations in vehicles, officials said. (HT Archive)

Updated on Apr 21, 2026 01:48 IST

Noida industry groups step in to implement revised wages

The recent wage revision came in the backdrop of worker protests across industrial clusters in Noida (HT)

Updated on Apr 18, 2026 22:12 IST

Gautam Budh Nagar to roll out health camps for workers across factories, sites

According to officials, the district has a large concentration of manufacturing units that employ lakhs of workers (HT)

Updated on Apr 18, 2026 22:06 IST

Worker protest resurfaces in Noida; SP, CPIM leaders stopped at borders, traffic hit

Citing prohibitory orders, GB Nagar police stopped a Samajwadi Party delegation led by opposition leader Mata Prasad Pandey from entering Noida on the DND Flyway on Friday. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Updated on Apr 17, 2026 23:12 IST

Noida: Labour dept cracks down on 203 contractors after worker unrest

Police stand guard on the DND Flyway in Noida, on Friday. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Updated on Apr 17, 2026 23:08 IST

Samajwadi Party delegation to meet workers in Noida over unrest

“No force was used against peaceful protesters, and action was taken only against those involved in violence, arson and damage to property,” said police commissioner Laxmi Singh said in a statement on Thursday. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Updated on Apr 17, 2026 24:06 IST

Labour contractors, loopholes in hiring under scanner after protest

Labour contractors told HT that most companies in the industrial belt follow a mixed hiring approach: while some units recruit workers directly, others rely on contractors to source labour. The workforce in Noida’s industrial belt is largely migrant-driven, with only a small proportion of workers locals. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Updated on Apr 16, 2026 01:04 IST

Awareness gaps led to protests: Gautam Budh administration

Officials said the focus has now shifted to ensuring that the revised wage structure is implemented uniformly across industrial units, including smaller and unorganised establishments. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Updated on Apr 16, 2026 24:38 IST

Noida factories resume ops after protests; ‘on-ground’ outreach intensified

Officials and workers said operations had resumed across a range of units, including electronics, apparel and toy manufacturing clusters, which had seen partial disruption earlier. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Updated on Apr 16, 2026 02:05 IST

Arson, stone-pelting in Noida as wage hike protest turns violent

Security personnel in Noida on Monday. (Sunil Ghosh/HT)

Updated on Apr 14, 2026 02:30 IST

Noida wage protests intensify, industries flag safety concerns

Heavy police deployment in Phase 2 industrial area on Monday. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Updated on Apr 14, 2026 24:20 IST

‘2 hrs for 45-min drive’: Commuters bear brunt as Noida protest hits traffic

Mayur Vihar flyover gridlocked during the protest on Monday. (Sonu Mehta/HT Photo)

Updated on Apr 14, 2026 01:22 IST

School bus crash in Gr Noida injures 6 children, driver

According to police, the two buses were of separate private schools (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Updated on Apr 14, 2026 24:00 IST

Noida protests: Wage hike, weekly offs among key demands

Heavy police deployment in Noida Phase 2 after workers’ protest over wage hike demands turned violent (Sunil Ghosh/HT)

Updated on Apr 13, 2026 23:36 IST

Wage hike, week offs among key demands as late-night talks held after Noida stir

Heavy police deployment in Noida's Phase 2 industrial area after workers' protest over wage hike demands turned violent in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, on Monday, April 13, 2026.

Updated on Apr 14, 2026 02:41 IST

Cars burnt in Noida amid workers' protest; commuters describe horror

Wreckage of a car is seen after it was burnt during a protest by factory workers demanding a hike in wages, in Noida.

Updated on Apr 13, 2026 08:09 IST

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