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
Noida man duped of ₹1 cr in stock trading scam
The man was contacted via WhatsApp on April 23, 2024, claiming that he could earn high returns by trading in the Indian stock market
Published on Apr 12, 2025 09:40 AM IST
Cooler days in store for GB Nagar, no heatwave till April 15, says IMD
Late Thursday, a dust storm swept through Gautam Budh Nagar, drastically reducing visibility and leaving the air thick with dust. But it significantly brought the temperatures too. The minimum temperature in Gautam Budh Nagar on Thursday was 26.4°C and the maximum was 38°C
Published on Apr 11, 2025 06:38 AM IST
Maria Khan, Noida
Contaminated water: Ajnara Homes fined ₹25 lakh penalty for ‘negligence’
While the authority confirmed that clean water was being supplied through its tubewell, the internal storage structures, maintained by the residential society, were found to be the source of contamination
Published on Apr 10, 2025 08:20 AM IST
Maria Khan, Greater Noida
506 school girls inoculated in HPV vaccination drive in Gautam Budh Nagar
Governor Anandiben Patel also distributed appointment letters, laptops, tricycles, tablets, and toolkits to selected beneficiaries
Published on Apr 10, 2025 07:56 AM IST
Maria Khan, Noida
Around 500 residents fall sick at Greater Noida society, foul water blamed
Residents have alleged that the cause of the widespread illness is the supply of contaminated water, which they claim has been a persistent issue at the society owing to poor maintenance of water tanks
Published on Apr 09, 2025 10:14 AM IST
Maria Khan, Greater Noida
₹554 cr in RERA dues: DM calls for recovery drive across tehsils
The directions were given during a review meeting on revenue and non-tax dues recovery convened by the district administration
Published on Apr 08, 2025 09:16 AM IST
At 40.2°C, Noida sweats through heatwave and power cuts
No immediate relief is expected, prompting health officials in Noida and Greater Noida to urge residents to take precautions against heat-related illnesses
Updated on Apr 08, 2025 05:52 AM IST
Maria Khan, Noida
Greater Noida draws interest from investors, new plot scheme soon
The meeting primarily served to gauge investor interest and brief participants on available plots and upcoming allotment schemes, officials said.
Published on Apr 06, 2025 06:34 AM IST
Noida: Work on Bhangel Elevated road brings traffic curbs
NOIDA: Traffic diversions are in place as steel girders for the Bhangel Elevated road are launched. Commuters are urged to follow new routes for safety.
Published on Apr 06, 2025 06:30 AM IST
Act against environment laws violating projects: NGT to Greater Noida authority
Hearing the case, on March 27, an NGT bench directed Greater Noida authority to survey all ongoing construction activities and take enforcement measures where violations are detected
Published on Apr 05, 2025 06:24 AM IST
Hot and dry days ahead for GB Nagar, says IMD
he India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that the heat is set to intensify in the coming days, with maximum temperatures expected to climb to 45°C by next week, offering little respite to residents
Published on Apr 04, 2025 06:10 AM IST
Maria Khan, Noida
Gautam Budh Nagar admin forms high-level committee to strengthen fire safety
As part of its intensified efforts, the district administration has already begun inspections across various industrial units. During a recent inspection at a factory in Surajpur, Greater Noida, officials identified several safety lapses
Published on Apr 04, 2025 06:02 AM IST
Maria Khan, Greater Noida
NPCL raids uncover illegal e-rickshaw charging station, power theft in Greater Noida
A large-scale illegal e-rickshaw charging station was operating in Habibpur village, where nine vehicles were found being charged using stolen electricity
Published on Mar 30, 2025 06:56 AM IST
Maria Khan, Greater Noida
Greater Noida okays ₹5,597 cr budget; focus on land, infra
A significant portion of the budget has been earmarked for land acquisition, with ₹1,400 crore allocated to secure land for industrial and infrastructure projects
Published on Mar 30, 2025 06:54 AM IST
GB Nagar: Tight security in place for Eid, Cheti Chand festival
Police have assured that all religious observances will be conducted smoothly, with no disruption to public order
Published on Mar 29, 2025 08:30 AM IST
Greater Noida’s Ecotech 3 to get RCC drains, water pumps
The decision was taken following a recent meeting between industrial business association representatives and authority officials
Published on Mar 28, 2025 05:46 AM IST
3-day cultural fest opens in Noida to mark central and state govt’s milestones
The event will highlight the achievements, welfare schemes, and initiatives of both governments, officials said
Published on Mar 26, 2025 05:14 AM IST
Power supply to Logix Blossom County in Noida Sector 137 cut over unpaid dues
The residents are relying on DG sets. PVVNL said the dues amount to ₹1.5 crore. The AOA said it will clear dues by March 31
Published on Mar 26, 2025 05:12 AM IST
GB Nagar: Administration impounds 343 vehicles for overloading; raises ₹2.08 cr as fines
The operation, jointly carried out by transport and mining departments, focussed on vehicles carrying construction materials like stone chips, gravel, and sand from Rajasthan and Haryana into the district
Published on Mar 25, 2025 07:00 AM IST
Greater Noida: Man demanding ₹2 crore ransom held
Rana was arrested near Gurjarpur railway underpass, where Knowledge Park police team was conducting routine vehicle inspection on Sunday
Published on Mar 25, 2025 06:56 AM IST
Efforts on to reclaim all wetlands, GB Nagar admin tells NGT
To ensure long-term conservation, the administration has geo-tagged all water bodies, initiated desilting and afforestation works, and conducted extensive awareness campaigns, the NGT was told
Published on Mar 20, 2025 05:22 AM IST
Maria Khan, Greater Noida
Greater Noida: Farmers warn of agitation if no talks are held with authorities
Farmers had plans to hold a panchayat during CM Adityanath visit to Gautam Budh Nagar on March 8 but they postponed it till March 20 after a request from the district administration
Published on Mar 18, 2025 07:24 AM IST
Noida to launch anti-cervical cancer drive for girls
Schools will require parental consent before vaccinating students, and a public awareness drive will also be launched, highlighting significance of the vaccine
Published on Mar 18, 2025 07:02 AM IST
Power load enhancement process goes online in Uttar Pradesh
The UPPCL has issued a standard operating procedure for the online process, and the system has now been implemented on the RMS (Revenue Management System) billing platform
Published on Mar 16, 2025 06:12 AM IST
Woman killed by her father, brother in Greater Noida hate crime
GREATER NOIDAA 23-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her father and brother at their Chipyana village home in Greater Noida, police officers said on Thursday — a hate crime that was carried out because she married someone that the family did not approve of
Published on Mar 14, 2025 05:32 AM IST
UP govt to phase out paper RCs in favour of smart cards
The new smart RCs will be durable plastic cards embedded with a microchip that electronically stores vehicle details.
Published on Mar 13, 2025 06:20 AM IST
Noida: Thar goes on a rampage at Sector 16 market, driver held
The viral video showed the black Thar being driven on the wrong side, ramming a grey WagonR, hitting parked bikes, and narrowly missing a Swift, before crashing into a scooter, and then speeding away.
Published on Mar 13, 2025 05:52 AM IST
Activate transgender cell: Gautam Budh Nagar DM
The DM has also encouraged transgenders to obtain identity cards, emphasising that formal documentation is essential for accessing education, employment, and government welfare schemes
Published on Mar 12, 2025 07:28 AM IST
Noida: Key road near Sec 94 reopens after 6 months as traffic curbs end
The stretch remained closed for the last six months to facilitate construction of an underpass linking two green belts in the area
Published on Mar 12, 2025 07:02 AM IST
Gautam Budh Nagar: Anti-adulteration raids ahead of Holi
Since Saturday, surprise inspections were conducted at various shops, and multiple samples of food items collected for testing
Published on Mar 11, 2025 06:29 AM IST