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
Greater Noida: Four held for tampering with electronic weighing scales for financial gain
According to police, the suspects would lure weighbridge owners with lucrative offers and install custom-made electronic chips inside the weighing machines. These chips, controlled via remote, allowed operators to manipulate the weight readings—either inflating or reducing the weight as per their preference
Published on Feb 07, 2025 07:06 AM IST
Maria Khan, Greater Noida
Gautam Budh Nagar: Forest dept calls for stringent laws for tree felling
The affidavit highlights that the penalties prescribed under Sections 10 and 15 of the Act are immensely lenient, allowing for a mere ₹1,000 fine or six-month imprisonment, or both
Published on Feb 06, 2025 07:44 AM IST
Greater Noida: Farmers protest at NPCL office; discom junks allegations
The protest was triggered by an incident involving Santaraj, a villager, and his family of Khedi Bhanauta in January in which some NPCL officials allegedly misbehaved with them
Published on Feb 05, 2025 07:18 AM IST
NGT raps Uttar Pardesh govt over Hindon pollution, seeks fresh affidavit
The case stems from a petition filed by Noida resident Abhisht Kusum Gupta in March 2022, drawing attention to pollution in the river due to the continuous discharge of untreated waste and effluents
Published on Feb 04, 2025 06:46 AM IST
Maria Khan, Noida
New cow shelter opens in Gr Noida to help in stray cattle problem
A new cowshelter in Pauwari village, Greater Noida, will house 500 stray cattle, addressing traffic disruptions and accidents caused by them.
Published on Feb 03, 2025 06:34 AM IST
Greater Noida: 2 held with mobile tower units worth ₹15 lakh
The incident occurred as the duo’s SUV did not stop during a routine vehicle checking of vehicles at the SKS trisection
Published on Feb 02, 2025 07:30 AM IST
Pleasant days ahead as mercury stays put at 26-27°C in GB Nagar, light rain likely after Feb 2
Residents are advised to make the most of the mild winter sun while it lasts, as February often marks the beginning of warmer days
Published on Jan 31, 2025 05:54 AM IST
Maria Khan, Noida
Noida woman feeding stray dogs alleges assault by residents, say cops foisted case on her
he activist, Tamanna Grover, claimed that on Sunday, the Republic Day, she was feeding dogs in an area “designated” as a feeding spot for community dogs by the apartment owners’ association (AOA when a violent crowd surrounded and ”manhandled” her and her NGO colleagues
Published on Jan 30, 2025 06:38 AM IST
Maria Khan, Noida
Gautam Budh Nagar admin seeks list of ponds from Noida for water table recharge
The directive follows concerns raised by industries and organisations over their inability to meet recharge targets due to inadequate rainwater harvesting systems
Published on Jan 29, 2025 08:42 AM IST
Noida: Mobile tower equipment stealing gang busted; 6 held
The suspects were apprehended near the power station in D Block, under Phase-2 jurisdiction, following intelligence inputs
Published on Jan 29, 2025 06:50 AM IST
Gautam Budh Nagar: 30-yr-old man killed in Jewar, three held
On January 24, the victim’s family in Kureb village reported to police about their missing son who worked with a courier firm in Greater Noida
Updated on Jan 28, 2025 06:02 AM IST
Woman alleges workplace harassment at Noida mall
A probe is underway, and appropriate legal action will be taken to ensure justice and her safety, said a senior police officer
Updated on Jan 27, 2025 05:46 AM IST
Parades, cultural performances mark R-Day in GB Nagar, Ghaziabad
NOIDA: Republic Day was celebrated with pride in Gautam Budh Nagar and Ghaziabad, featuring parades, cultural programs, and honors for police personnel.
Updated on Jan 27, 2025 05:42 AM IST
Drug trafficking gang busted in Greater Noida; 3 arrested with cannabis worth ₹55 lakh
The three were arrested from Zero Point on the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida late Thursday, police said, adding that they were in possession of 5.5 kilos of cannabis
Updated on Jan 25, 2025 06:50 AM IST
Maria Khan, Greater Noida
PVVNL extends OTS scheme to pay power bill dues in Noida
The scheme offers consumers an opportunity to settle their outstanding electricity bills with significant relief on penalties and surcharges, officials said
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 06:20 AM IST
Maria Khan, Noida
Environmental norms flouted during construction in Noida’s green belt
UPPCB recommends ₹50,000 fine for Noida construction agency over environmental violations, including dust control failures at Sector 107 site.
Updated on Jan 22, 2025 06:54 AM IST
Maria Khan, Noida
Gautam Budh Nagar: Rise in mercury brings relief; be ready for rain today
Tuesday marked a significant improvement from the biting cold as witnessed earlier this month when minimum temperatures hovered between 6 to 7°C
Updated on Jan 22, 2025 06:36 AM IST
Maria Khan, Noida
Gautam Budh Nagar: Bar association urged to form ‘Environmental Law Advisory Centre’
The proposed advisory centre would create a panel of volunteer lawyers to assist citizens in understanding and enforcing environmental laws
Updated on Jan 21, 2025 06:38 AM IST
Greater Noida authority to hold demolition drive in Chhapraula
The operation, scheduled for January 29, intends to remove illegal developments on land originally allocated to a private firm for industrial purposes
Updated on Jan 21, 2025 06:22 AM IST
Maria Khan, Greater Noida
Fire breaks out at chemical factory in Greater Noida, no casualties
The company has reported significant financial losses due to the destruction of stored chemicals and the factory has also suffered extensive damage
Updated on Jan 19, 2025 05:50 AM IST
Traffic curbs on Noida-Delhi borders for Republic Day rehearsals
At Kalindi Kunj, police will direct trucks to park near the post-mortem house in Sector 94, utilising the left-side loop of the bridge
Updated on Jan 19, 2025 04:54 AM IST
Vantika Agrawal, the chess prodigy from Noida
The woman grandmaster (WGM) and international master (IM) is a three-time Chess Olympiad gold medallist that includes two golds from the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest in 2024
Updated on Jan 18, 2025 09:11 PM IST
One time settlement scheme to pay power dues extended till January 22
Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam extends its OTS scheme to January 22, 2025, offering defaulters waivers to clear ₹305 crore in dues.
Updated on Jan 18, 2025 06:22 AM IST
Maria Khan, Noida
UP deputy CM opens bone marrow transplant unit, newborn ICU in Noida
A12-bed special newborn care unit was also inaugurated by the deputy CM, at the district hospital in Sector 39, Noida. Developed at a cost of ₹10 lakh, this unit is designed to provide critical care to newborns
Updated on Jan 16, 2025 09:06 AM IST
Maria Khan, Noida
Noida: New farmer union emerges as SKM stares at rift
Three prominent organisations -All India Kisan Sabha, Bhartiya Kisan Parishad, and Kisan Ekta Sangh — broke away from the SKM to form the Kisan Sangharsh Morcha
Updated on Jan 16, 2025 04:13 AM IST
Maria Khan, Noida
Rainwater harvesting systems largely dysfunctional in Greater Noida West
Around 30 such establishments with erring or non-functional rainwater harvesting systems have been sent notices by the department since Sunday
Updated on Jan 15, 2025 06:46 AM IST
Greater Noida: Battery-run waste collection machine trial held
These machines, if effective, will be deployed across key markets, including Alpha Commercial Belt, Gamma Shopping complex, among others
Updated on Jan 15, 2025 06:32 AM IST
8 arrested after fake call centre busted in Noida
The accused posed as employees of reputed banks and financial institutions and duped people with promises of easy loans
Updated on Jan 12, 2025 05:26 AM IST
Over 100 families at Greater Noida society await legal power connections
The society, comprising 120 flats and housing around 400 residents, relies on illegally procured electricity as arranged by the builder
Updated on Jan 11, 2025 06:28 AM IST
Maria Khan, Greater Noida
Winter chill tightens its grip on Gautam Budh Nagar, Ghaziabad
The IMD has forecast spells of rain or thundershowers in the region on January 11. However, temperatures are expected to stabilise slightly, with the minimum and maximum temperatures settling around 10-11°C and 19-20°C, respectively, until January 15
Updated on Jan 10, 2025 08:48 AM IST
Maria Khan, Noida