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
Man dies while waiting in queue for ultrasound at Noida’s district hospital
Dr. Renu Agarwal, the chief medical superintendent (CMS) of the district hospital, stated that a team has been formed to investigate the incident
Updated on Jul 14, 2023 12:42 AM IST
Maria Khan
Drive against communicable diseases to be observed in Greater Noida’s Dadri from July 17 to 31
The director of the directorate of urban bodies, Dr Nitin Bansal, has issued instructions to the officials concerning that reports will be prepared on activities carried out during the campaign regularly and sent to the directorate
Updated on Jul 13, 2023 12:12 AM IST
Maria Khan
Greater Noida school ‘locks up’ students over pending fee; parents protest
The families of the students said they reached out to the district school inspector on Wednesday and have demanded legal action against the school for taking such action
Updated on Jul 13, 2023 12:07 AM IST
Maria Khan
Vedic-themed park comes up in Noida’s Sector 78, place was once a dumping ground
Divided into seven distinct zones — Kashyap, Bharadwaj, Gautam, Atri, Vashishtha, Vishvamitra, and Agastya — Ved Van offers many visitor experiences
Updated on Jul 09, 2023 11:44 PM IST
Maria Khan
Noida authority officials raze illegal flats at high rise society, attacked
The incident took place when Noida authority officials began tearing down illegally constructed residential flats
Updated on Jul 09, 2023 12:19 AM IST
Maria Khan
Greater Noida authority opens new site office for improved grievance redressal
Presently, the Greater Noida authority’s main office is situated in Knowledge Park 4, approximately 20 kilometres away from Greater Noida (West)
Updated on Jul 07, 2023 11:59 PM IST
Maria Khan
False ceiling collapses at Noida district hospital for second time in a week
Officials said that repairing work at the facility has started and a survey has been initiated in the building to identify the cause behind the repeated collapse
Updated on Jul 07, 2023 12:02 AM IST
Maria Khan
Noida: False ceiling at GB Nagar district hospital collapses, no one hurt
The authorities at the district hospital attributed the water leakage problem in the building as the reason behind the incident
Updated on Jul 06, 2023 12:05 AM IST
Maria Khan
Token system for OPDs to come up at Noida district hospital soon
Officials said that approximately 3,000 people visit the OPD of the Noida district hospital on a daily basis, and the numbers significantly increase due to various factors such as changes in weather and spikes in dengue and malaria cases
Updated on Jul 05, 2023 12:29 AM IST
Maria Khan
NPCL generates 1 jute bag out of 10 plastic bottles, move aimed at making Greater Noida plastic-free
The aim was to raise awareness about the negative impacts of plastic and encourage people to reduce its usage, officials said.
Updated on Jul 05, 2023 12:26 AM IST
Maria Khan
Noida: Toll-free helpline number for locals to report waterlogging in city
The Noida authority has introduced a toll-free helpline number for residents to report waterlogging during the monsoon season. The helpline will be active until August 31. A control room has also been set up to address grievances related to waterlogging.
Updated on Jul 02, 2023 12:11 AM IST
Maria Khan
Irked by constant barking, man beats pit bull to death at Noida shelter, booked
On Friday, Dhyan Foundation Animal Shelter & Hospital put out a tweet that a man deployed at the shelter on night duty had killed a dog and fled the place
Updated on Jul 01, 2023 11:50 PM IST
Maria Khan
Noida: 6-year-old loses his hands after coming in contact with live wire in Jewar
Victim’s family has alleged that there was an 11,000 volt power line running very close to the hospital’s roof and their six-year-old son was standing on the terrace where he came in contact with the live wire
Updated on Jun 29, 2023 12:11 AM IST
Maria Khan
Noida observes drive against drug abuse, to continue till June 26
During the drive, people will be advised against drug abuse and encouraged to take a pledge against it, officials said
Updated on Jun 24, 2023 11:45 PM IST
Maria Khan
Noida administration gear up ahead of UP CM’s visit as advisor Awanish Awasthi reviews preparations
During the visit, Awasthi, along with district magistrate Manish Kumar Verma and police commissioner Laxmi Singh, conducted joint inspections of several locations, including the under-construction helipad site, in preparation for the upcoming event on June 25
Updated on Jun 23, 2023 11:54 PM IST
Maria Khan
AAP stages protest against power cuts at SDM office in Noida
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) protested against power cuts in Noida, claiming that they have caused severe health issues among the public. The BJP denied the allegations.
Updated on Jun 23, 2023 12:01 AM IST
Maria Khan
Minor girl goes missing in Noida, father alleges ‘police inaction’
The girl’s family, who lives in a rented accommodation in Aghapur village, alleged laxity on the part of the police
Updated on Jun 17, 2023 11:05 PM IST
Maria Khan