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
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
Noida has become a city of opportunities for youth: Yogi Adityanath
Yogi said as he laid foundation stone for a number of projects in Gautam Budh Nagar, including that for Microsoft’s new research and development facility in Noida
Published on Mar 09, 2025 05:56 AM IST
Liquor shop lottery held in Greater Noida for 501 shops
Uttar Pradesh held an e-lottery for 501 liquor shops in Greater Noida, attracting 18,229 applicants, highlighting strong market demand.
Published on Mar 07, 2025 05:28 AM IST
Power outage at Noida’s Sec 39 hospital leaves patients distressed
Doctors at the district hospital in Noida’s Sector 39 were seen examining patients using mobile phone flashlights
Published on Mar 06, 2025 05:48 AM IST
Noida: Sector 117 launches drive for Swachh Survekshan 2025
The final phase (field assessment) of this 9th edition of the cleanliness survey is being carried out from February 15 to March 31, 2025
Published on Mar 05, 2025 06:32 AM IST
Gautam Budh Nagar sees significant rise in minimum temp
Gautam Budh Nagar's minimum temperature rose to 17.5°C, while AQI remains moderate. Residents enjoy warmer days, with strong winds expected soon.
Published on Mar 05, 2025 05:42 AM IST
Gautam Budh Nagar conducts food safety raids before Holi, Navratri
Authorities have warned if food samples are found to be substandard for consumption, strict legal action will be taken against the concerned operators under 2006 Food Safety and Standards Act
Published on Mar 04, 2025 07:06 AM IST
Maria Khan, Greater Noida
No helmet, no entry: Noida universities to enforce road safety initiative
The universities have asked their security heads to ensure compliance of the directive for helmets and seat belts at the entry gates
Published on Mar 02, 2025 05:30 AM IST
Illegal constructions resurface in Hindon floodplains, 5 booked
A case was registered following complaint from the tehsildar (revenue officer) that five people unlawfully resumed construction on the same land earlier cleared of encroachments
Published on Mar 01, 2025 05:54 AM IST
Temperatures surge in GB Nagar, IMD says thunderstorms ahead
But some relief is in store for residents as the IMD has issued a forecast indicating the possibility of thunderstorms and lightning on February 28 and March 1, followed by partly cloudy skies until March 5
Published on Feb 28, 2025 07:50 AM IST
Maria Khan, Noida
Greater Noida: 357 vehicles fined ₹1.68cr for overloading, permit violations
Many vehicles were found violating multiple norms, including unclear registration plates, improper covering of construction materials, missing reflectors, and lack of valid fitness or permit certificates, transport officials informed
Published on Feb 28, 2025 07:20 AM IST
Maria Khan, Greater Noida
GB Nagar admin wants all rainwater harvesting units repaired before monsoon
District magistrate Manish Kumar Verma also directed officials to ensure 100% geo-tagging of saplings planted suring annual plantation drives in the district
Published on Feb 28, 2025 06:30 AM IST
Maria Khan, Greater Noida
830 power connections cut over unpaid dues in Gr Noida
NPCL disconnected power to 830 defaulters in Greater Noida, recovering ₹2.5 crore.
Published on Feb 27, 2025 05:24 AM IST
Noida: UP Board exams begin amid tight security, DM conducts surprise checks
District administration has implemented stringent measures, including deployment of STF, CCTV surveillance, and real-time monitoring from a central war room to root out malpractices
Published on Feb 25, 2025 06:24 AM IST
Maria Khan, Noida
Power sector to drive India’s development story: Union Minister at ELECRAMA 2025
By 2030, India aims to achieve 800 GW of generation capacity, with 50% from renewables, reinforcing its role as a global clean energy leader, the minister said
Published on Feb 23, 2025 05:04 AM IST
Toddler’s death in Noida celebratory firing: Second accused nabbed
A man was arrested for accidentally killing a toddler during celebratory firing at a wedding in Noida; an illegal pistol was recovered.
Updated on Feb 23, 2025 04:17 AM IST
Gautam Budh Nagar: 10 pools, around 20 gyms’ licences renewed after hiring women staff
Authorities have clarified that only facilities adhering to the new directive issued by the Uttar Pradesh State Women’s Commission on January 5 will be approved for renewal
Published on Feb 22, 2025 06:30 AM IST
Maria Khan, Noida