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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

Hindon floodplain structures removed

The action was part of the ongoing efforts to protect the Hindon floodplain. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 31, 2026 24:02 IST

Noida police bust mobile snatching racket, seize 23 phones and two bikes

Noida police bust mobile snatching racket, seize 23 phones and two bikes

Updated on Jan 30, 2026 23:36 IST

CAQM flags 102 road dust violations across Greater Noida

The findings of Thursday’s inspection highlighted the need to boost mechanical sweeping operations, ensure regular water sprinkling, facilitate timely lifting and scientific disposal of collected dust and debris, and improve maintenance of roadsides, central verges and adjoining areas. (HT Archive)

Updated on Jan 30, 2026 01:12 IST

Greater Noida: Power capacity upgraded at 2 key substations

NPCL currently supplies electricity to around 210,000 consumers in Greater Noida. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 30, 2026 01:08 IST

Greater Noida: MP Mahesh Sharma asks admin to expedite road improvement works

An official from the district administration said the focus was on identifying structural causes behind recurrent accidents and ensuring that corrective measures were completed within stipulated timelines. (HT Photos)

Updated on Jan 29, 2026 24:40 IST

‘40% work done on Greater Noida STP; to be completed in 6 months’

Officials said the upcoming 45 MLD plant would substantially improve the city’s ability to treat sewage locally, reducing dependence on overburdened facilities. (HT Archive)

Updated on Jan 28, 2026 01:38 IST

Techie’s death: Judicial custody of 3 accused extended

During the hearing, the court also questioned the investigating officer on why junior employees were arrested while senior management and directors of the developer firms had not been examined or proceeded against. (HT Archive)

Updated on Jan 28, 2026 01:34 IST

Rain brings sharp day chill, but fails to clean air in NCR

In Ghaziabad, the minimum temperature settled at 9.3°C, while maximum temperature data was unavailable at the time of reporting. Cloudy conditions persisted with high humidity levels throughout the day. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 28, 2026 24:13 IST

Greater Noida: Two wardens held over BTech student’s suicide

“During the investigation, the role of the two hostel wardens emerged. They were absconding after the case was registered and were arrested on Sunday with the help of local intelligence,” a Knowledge Park police officer said. (Representational image)

Updated on Jan 26, 2026 22:20 IST

Gang, dismantling stolen commercial vehicles in NCR, busted in Noida

Three stolen goods carrier vehicles, cabins of a truck and a Mahindra pickup have been recovered from the warehouse, said officers. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 25, 2026 22:14 IST

Greater Noida: Valuables stolen from Dadri temple, footage goes viral

The purported CCTV footage shows the two men, wearing helmets, entering the temple, folding their hands in front of the deity, and then removing two brass bells, a ceremonial lamp, and a small bell. (HT Photo/Video grab)

Updated on Jan 25, 2026 22:10 IST

Gr Noida: Deadline for sanitation competition now Jan 31

The ranking system is meant to incentivise compliance while spreading awareness about sustainable waste practices, officials said (HT)

Updated on Jan 24, 2026 22:30 IST

School heads to face personal liability for lapses in school bus safety: Transport dept

Representative photo (REUTERS)

Updated on Jan 24, 2026 22:24 IST

New EV charging plaza comes up in Greater Noida

According to NPCL, the facility can fully charge electric two-wheelers within 45-60 minutes (HT)

Updated on Jan 24, 2026 24:54 IST

Noida:NGT takes suo motu note of environment lapses in techie death case

The principal bench, headed by justice Prakash Shrivastava and expert member A Senthil Vel, passed the order after taking note of news reports indicating alleged lapses in stormwater management and prolonged waterlogging that led to the tragedy in the early hours of January 17. (HT Archive)

Updated on Jan 23, 2026 02:28 IST

Form-6 applicants must submit declaration, age and residence proof under SIR: GB Nagar admin

Officials said the documents required will vary depending on the applicant’s date of birth. (HT Archives)

Updated on Jan 23, 2026 02:24 IST

Techie’s death fallout: Unsafe construction sites under scanner in GB Nagar

The administration has begun the process to identify locations that could pose safety issues, including unsafe construction zones, open basements, and accident-prone stretches, while also strengthening coordination with emergency response agencies. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 23, 2026 02:16 IST

3-day U.P. Diwas celebrations to be held at Noida Shilp Haat

A range of exhibitions will be set up at the venue, focusing on initiatives such as one district one product (ODOP), startups, ease of doing business, Mission Shakti, tourism, art and cultural heritage, along with displays related to various government welfare schemes, officials said. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 22, 2026 03:16 IST

GB Nagar: All saplings to be geo-tagged, verified during plantation drive

The move has come as the district authorities have sharpened their focus on environmental compliance, plantation survival, and river pollution control to ensure that afforestation drives and cleanliness campaigns are no longer assessed on paper alone. (HT Archive)

Updated on Jan 21, 2026 02:54 IST

Noida RWAs write to CM over illegal constructions

The residents’ body claimed the sudden issuance of notices has led to resentment among homeowners, who argue that enforcement has been inconsistent and arbitrary. (HT Archive)

Updated on Jan 21, 2026 02:19 IST

Noida: Sadar tehsil to auction water bodies for fish farming

The process will be carried out in accordance with the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code Rules, 2016, and directions issued by the Allahabad high court, said officials. (HT Photos)

Updated on Jan 18, 2026 23:34 IST

Greater Noida junctions, medians to bloom with calendula ahead of Feb 26 annual floral exhibition

In previous years, the Authority had flagged delays and uneven maintenance at several adopted sites, particularly along high-traffic stretches. (HT Archive)

Updated on Jan 18, 2026 23:18 IST

Greater Noida: Maintenance dues spark standoff between Eros Group and residents’

The residents of the housing complex held a protest on Saturday (HT)

Updated on Jan 17, 2026 22:50 IST

Greater Noida to hold blackout drill on Jan 23

The drill coincides with Parakram Diwas, the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, officials added. (Representative photo)

Updated on Jan 17, 2026 22:18 IST

Dense fog hit Gautam Budh Nagar; schools closed for two days in Noida

India Meteorological Department data showed that Gautam Budh Nagar recorded a minimum temperature of 6.3 degrees Celsius on Friday (Sunil Ghosh/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 16, 2026 22:04 IST

Gautam Budh Nagar launches booth-level drives for voter enrolment, roll verification

BLOs have been directed to inform voters in advance to ensure participation, officials said. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Updated on Jan 16, 2026 21:56 IST

Sewage, stagnant wastewater on roads: Residents flag health risks in Noida’s Sadarpur

According to officials, garbage reaching the FCTS centre has been directed to be dumped directly into compactors, and dumping of waste on roads or open ground has been prohibited, with responsibility fixed on the health department in case of violations. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 16, 2026 24:36 IST

Greater Noida: Child PGI expands bone marrow transplant services for kids

PGICH officials said the upgraded unit has enabled the hospital to take up more cases requiring long-term and intensive post-transplant care (HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 15, 2026 02:56 IST

2°C in Noida as NCR shivers on 4th consecutive ‘cold wave’ day

The current four-day spell has been particularly harsh. (Sakib Ali/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 14, 2026 22:52 IST

GB Nagar told to enforce manual scavenging ban

The commission further directed district authorities to prepare updated status reports on pending cases and submit them to the commission. (Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jan 14, 2026 24:06 IST

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