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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

Noida: Travel scam racket busted, 32 including 17 women arrested

The complaint was filed on November 28, 2024, after the victim alleged that the company failed to provide promised hotel bookings or process a refund

Noida

Updated on Dec 01, 2024 06:00 AM IST

ByMaria Khan, Noida

Family accuses Noida ESIC hospital doctor of negligence after patient dies

The family of the deceased then accused the treating doctor of negligence, and claimed that the death could have been avoided had the patient been offered proper care

The incident caused a brief disruption in out-patient department services at the hospital and normal operations were restored within an hour, said hospital authorities. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Noida

Updated on Nov 30, 2024 06:12 AM IST

ByMaria Khan, Noida

Greater Noida factory fire: DM orders probe, panel formed to address safety violations

The incident also brought to fore alarming lapses in safety protocols and the operation of industrial units without mandatory clearances

Additionally, all factories in the district will undergo an immediate review to ensure that they meet safety requirements. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Noida

Updated on Nov 30, 2024 06:06 AM IST

ByMaria Khan, Greater Noida

Farmers reach Yeida office, say will march to Delhi if demands are not met by Dec 2

Farmers are demanding the allocation of 10% developed plots for families displaced by land acquisition, implementation of new legal benefits, and the adoption of recommendations by a state committee for farmer welfare, among others

Noida

Updated on Nov 29, 2024 05:08 AM IST

ByMaria Khan, Greater Noida

Power woes loom as tenders for 12 Noida substations stalled

PVVNL officials have raised concerns with the Noida authority on multiple occasions, warning of dire consequences if the substations are not built in time, they alleged

The proposed substations, intended to be built in Sectors 48, 75, 151, 155, 156, 167, 164, 145, 68, and 121, aim to reduce the load on neighbouring substations (HT Archive)

Noida

Updated on Nov 28, 2024 06:42 AM IST

ByMaria Khan, Noida

Gautam Budh Nagar records 583 dengue, 113 malaria cases till Nov 2024

The decline in dengue cases this year compared to previous years can be attributed to heightened public awareness and proactive measures

The rise in malaria cases could be due to inadequate drainage during monsoon and an increase in rural exposure, said an official. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Noida

Updated on Nov 27, 2024 08:02 AM IST

ByMaria Khan, Noida

Gautam Budh Nagar admin urges AOAs, RWAs to register lifts, escalators

The step came in the wake of rising use of lifts and escalators in both public and private buildings across Uttar Pradesh

The Act, that came into effect on September 25, 2024, aims to regulate construction, registration, and safe operation of lifts and escalators, making it mandatory for all premises owners intending to install these facilities to register them. (HT Photo)

Noida

Updated on Nov 26, 2024 06:54 AM IST

ByMaria Khan

Greater Noida: Farmers protest over land acquisition policies

The agitation was marked by demands for fair compensation, including 10% developed land and 64.7% enhanced compensation for acquired land

Farmers from around 20 districts, including Gautam Budh Nagar, Bulandshahr, Aligarh, and Agra, joined the protest on the day that began with a tractor rally on the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway early in the morning. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Noida

Updated on Nov 26, 2024 06:56 AM IST

ByMaria Khan

Diya-shaped lights to beautify Greater Noida

These diya lights now adorn prominent roads, including the 105-metre road, Noida-Greater Noida Expressway near Pari Chowk, Surajpur-Kasna road, and 60-metre road

Noida

Updated on Nov 24, 2024 06:16 AM IST

ByMaria Khan

GB Nagar admin to strictly enforce Grap Stage 4 over rising pollution

Strict penalties must be imposed on violators, including those engaging in illegal construction activities and burning waste materials, the DM has said

Officials said that transport and police departments have been tasked with ensuring compliance with GRAP IV rules in vehicular movement, including curbing the entry of non-essential trucks into the district. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Noida

Updated on Nov 20, 2024 06:08 AM IST

ByMaria Khan

Noida residents point out crumbling horticulture infra

Some RWAs also pointed out that grass in many parks and green belts have dried up, leaving them unkempt and unusable

With key concerns of several RWAs including the deteriorating condition of parks, damaged amenities, and ill-maintained green belts, the issues were flagged during the meeting held at FONRWA office on Saturday. (HT Photo)

Noida

Updated on Nov 17, 2024 05:20 AM IST

ByMaria Khan

Noida sectors to see 14-hour power outage today owing to maintenance work

They said aged and damaged 11 kV incoming and outgoing VCB panels at the Sector 124 substation will be replaced during the maintenance work

The disruption will affect sectors 94, 95, 124, 125, and 126, along with Raipur area, for 14 hours -- from 10am to midnight. (HT Archive, representational image)

Noida

Updated on Nov 16, 2024 05:46 AM IST

ByMaria Khan, Noida

Greater Noida hospital in dock for charging parents ₹45k for eye surgery that never happened

The fraud came to fore during a follow-up visit at a different hospital, the parents claimed. The doctor there told the father of the boy that no surgery was performed on either of the boy’s eyes

Police said the complaint has been forwarded to the chief medical officer, Gautam Budh Nagar, for further investigation. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/Representational image only)

Noida

Updated on Nov 15, 2024 06:52 AM IST

ByMaria Khan, Greater Noida

Grap Stage 3 in force from today, wedding venues in Noida told to stop using diesel gensets

Venue owners can apply for temporary metered connections that allow tailored power usage. Alternatively, for those requiring power for just a few days, PVVNL is providing unmetered short-term connections at a daily rate, said officials

Noida

Updated on Nov 15, 2024 06:40 AM IST

ByMaria Khan, Noida

1,000 trees to make way for Gaur Chowk underpass, experts, Greater Noida officials to oversee tree transplants

Notably, a scientific approach to tree transplantation involves assessing the site and tree species, preserving root systems, and transplanting during the right season

Local environmentalists gather around the trees that are set to be either felled or transplanted from Gaur Chowk. (HT Photo)

Noida

Updated on Nov 14, 2024 07:02 AM IST

ByMaria Khan, Greater Noida

Smog makes Noida, Greater Noida air quality ‘very poor’ once again

The air quality Index (AQI) in the two cities was ”very poor“ on Wednesday, for the second time since Diwali (October 31), with Noida recording an AQI of 359,and Greater Noida 364, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)’s 4pm bulletin

Noida

Updated on Nov 14, 2024 06:04 AM IST

ByMaria Khan, Noida

18% GST relief on power related services in Greater Noida

The services, now exempt from the GST, include application fees for new electricity connections, rental charges for meters, and testing fees for meters, transformers, and capacitors

This exemption aligns with broader efforts to make essential utilities more affordable, especially as households and businesses grapple with rising costs in other areas. (HT Photo)

Noida

Updated on Nov 13, 2024 07:06 AM IST

ByMaria Khan

Noida authority takes help from residents’ body to address issues in sectors 119,120

During the inspection, several issues were flagged, with the most urgent being unauthorised structures

There were requests for the maintenance of streetlights, signboards, and parks, with specific attention to the boundary wall repairs near Eldeco Amantran, said NHRF officer bearers. (HT Photo)

Noida

Updated on Nov 12, 2024 05:32 AM IST

ByMaria Khan, Noida

Anti-smog tower near DND flyway removed without notice; activists question efficacy

Inaugurated in 2021 by then Union heavy industries minister Mahendra Nath Pandey, the tower was intended as a solution to high pollution levels, especially during winter months

There is no confirmed timeline for its repair; however, we have been assured that once the issue is resolved, the tower will be reinstalled and made operational again, said officials. (HT Photo)

Noida

Updated on Nov 12, 2024 05:18 AM IST

ByMaria Khan, Noida

Noida authority assures Sector 11 residents help on civic issues

Orders for urgent action have been issued under the initiative that aims to provide timely solutions of problems, bringing officials in touch with residents

Noida

Updated on Nov 10, 2024 05:52 AM IST

ByMaria Khan

Warmer temperatures, swift winds clean up Noida air post Diwali

On Friday, Noida’s AQI was 271 and Greater Noida’s was 286, in the ”poor” zone whereas, in 2023, eighth day AQI post Diwali for the twin cities stood at 331 and 318 (very poor) respectively

In 2023, the post-Diwali air quality index (AQI) remained mostly in the “very poor” to “severe” zones, frequently reaching levels as high as 360. However, this year’s AQI has stayed within the “poor” category. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Noida

Updated on Nov 09, 2024 07:26 AM IST

ByMaria Khan, Noida

Noida: FIRs filed, payments recovered in power theft crackdown

Inspections were carried out on a total of 25 connections and of these five instances of electricity thefts were identified with a cumulative load of 4,126 watts

The drive aimed to reduce power losses, enforce compliance, and penalise unauthorised power use. It focused on Unchi Dankaur, an area with high power transmission losses, and disconnected 12 long-unpaid connections apart from recovering dues. (HT Photo)

Noida

Updated on Nov 09, 2024 07:24 AM IST

ByMaria Khan

Greater Noida authority urges public to report incidents of waste burning

To curb airborne dust from construction sites and roads, 132 anti-smog guns have been installed across the city while 66 water tankers have been deployed for regular dust suppression measures

Noida

Published on Nov 06, 2024 10:46 PM IST

ByMaria Khan, Greater Noida

Noida: 67-yr-old woman falls victim to cyberfraud, duped of ₹65 lakh

Manipulated through video calls and intimidation tactics, the woman said she revealed sensitive financial information and also transferred large sums from her account

An FIR was registered against one unidentified person under sections 308(2) (extortion), 318(4) (cheating and fraud) and 319(2) (cheating by personation) of BNS and provisions of the Information Technology Act. (Representational image)

Noida

Updated on Nov 06, 2024 09:28 AM IST

ByMaria Khan, Noida

Traffic curbs for Chhath Puja in Gautam Budh Nagar

Among the key locations to face traffic diversions during the period will be Kalindi Kunj route, Noida Stadium Sector 21A, Chotpur/Behlolpur, Hindon bridge, Kulesara

This year, the festival began on November 5 and will culminate with the main rituals getting performed on November 7 (Thursday) and 8 (Friday), when devotees will worship the Sun God. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Noida

Updated on Nov 06, 2024 07:28 AM IST

ByMaria Khan

DM inspects key interchange road near Jewar airport

Yamuna International Airport Pvt Ltd (YIAPL), the concessionaire, has rescheduled the completion date from September 29, 2024, to April 2025

The construction of the interchange road connecting the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway to Jewar Airport is progressing significantly, with an investment of around <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>537crore by NHAI. (HT Photo)

Noida

Updated on Nov 05, 2024 06:22 AM IST

ByMaria Khan

Noida, Gr Noida gear up for grand Chhath Puja with over 100 ghats

Noida and Greater Noida authorities, along with various local and cultural committees, are making extensive arrangements to ensure the devotees and visitors have a hassle-free experience

To be sure, while rituals are performed at home on the first two days of the festival, on the last two days of the festival, rituals have to be performed while standing in a water body. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Noida

Updated on Nov 05, 2024 05:58 AM IST

ByMaria Khan

GB Nagar: Month-long traffic awareness drive launched

This year’s campaign focuses on traffic awareness, enforcement of regulations, and community involvement through traffic volunteers and traffic angels

As per the data provided by the Gautam Budh Nagar police commissionerate, a total of 853 road accidents recorded till September this year left 331 people killed. (HT Photos)

Noida

Updated on Nov 03, 2024 06:42 AM IST

ByMaria Khan

Noida and Greater Noida’s AQI see post-Diwali decline, air quality improves to ‘poor’

Noida’s AQI was recorded at 269 on Saturday, indicating “poor,” a slight improvement from 274 on Friday.

Noida

Updated on Nov 03, 2024 06:38 AM IST

ByMaria Khan, Noida/greater Noida

Noida: Fake drug syndicate busted; 94 vials, banned drugs seized on Diwali

Acting on a tip off, an inspection was launched amid the festive night’s heightened security measures, leading to the arrest of the suspected supplier who was living in Delhi for past some time

Vials of mephentermine sulfate—a powerful drug misused in various medical settings— have been recovered. The cost of one vial of the drug in black market is around <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2,000, officers said. (HT Photo)

Noida

Updated on Nov 02, 2024 05:32 AM IST

ByMaria Khan

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The complaint was filed on November 28, 2024, after the victim alleged that the company failed to provide promised hotel bookings or process a refund

The family of the deceased then accused the treating doctor of negligence, and claimed that the death could have been avoided had the patient been offered proper care

The incident also brought to fore alarming lapses in safety protocols and the operation of industrial units without mandatory clearances

Farmers are demanding the allocation of 10% developed plots for families displaced by land acquisition, implementation of new legal benefits, and the adoption of recommendations by a state committee for farmer welfare, among others

PVVNL officials have raised concerns with the Noida authority on multiple occasions, warning of dire consequences if the substations are not built in time, they alleged

The decline in dengue cases this year compared to previous years can be attributed to heightened public awareness and proactive measures

The step came in the wake of rising use of lifts and escalators in both public and private buildings across Uttar Pradesh

The agitation was marked by demands for fair compensation, including 10% developed land and 64.7% enhanced compensation for acquired land

These diya lights now adorn prominent roads, including the 105-metre road, Noida-Greater Noida Expressway near Pari Chowk, Surajpur-Kasna road, and 60-metre road

Strict penalties must be imposed on violators, including those engaging in illegal construction activities and burning waste materials, the DM has said

Some RWAs also pointed out that grass in many parks and green belts have dried up, leaving them unkempt and unusable

They said aged and damaged 11 kV incoming and outgoing VCB panels at the Sector 124 substation will be replaced during the maintenance work

The fraud came to fore during a follow-up visit at a different hospital, the parents claimed. The doctor there told the father of the boy that no surgery was performed on either of the boy’s eyes

Venue owners can apply for temporary metered connections that allow tailored power usage. Alternatively, for those requiring power for just a few days, PVVNL is providing unmetered short-term connections at a daily rate, said officials

Notably, a scientific approach to tree transplantation involves assessing the site and tree species, preserving root systems, and transplanting during the right season

The air quality Index (AQI) in the two cities was ”very poor“ on Wednesday, for the second time since Diwali (October 31), with Noida recording an AQI of 359,and Greater Noida 364, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)’s 4pm bulletin

The services, now exempt from the GST, include application fees for new electricity connections, rental charges for meters, and testing fees for meters, transformers, and capacitors

During the inspection, several issues were flagged, with the most urgent being unauthorised structures

Inaugurated in 2021 by then Union heavy industries minister Mahendra Nath Pandey, the tower was intended as a solution to high pollution levels, especially during winter months

Orders for urgent action have been issued under the initiative that aims to provide timely solutions of problems, bringing officials in touch with residents

On Friday, Noida’s AQI was 271 and Greater Noida’s was 286, in the ”poor” zone whereas, in 2023, eighth day AQI post Diwali for the twin cities stood at 331 and 318 (very poor) respectively

Inspections were carried out on a total of 25 connections and of these five instances of electricity thefts were identified with a cumulative load of 4,126 watts

To curb airborne dust from construction sites and roads, 132 anti-smog guns have been installed across the city while 66 water tankers have been deployed for regular dust suppression measures

Manipulated through video calls and intimidation tactics, the woman said she revealed sensitive financial information and also transferred large sums from her account

Among the key locations to face traffic diversions during the period will be Kalindi Kunj route, Noida Stadium Sector 21A, Chotpur/Behlolpur, Hindon bridge, Kulesara

Yamuna International Airport Pvt Ltd (YIAPL), the concessionaire, has rescheduled the completion date from September 29, 2024, to April 2025

Noida and Greater Noida authorities, along with various local and cultural committees, are making extensive arrangements to ensure the devotees and visitors have a hassle-free experience

This year’s campaign focuses on traffic awareness, enforcement of regulations, and community involvement through traffic volunteers and traffic angels

Noida’s AQI was recorded at 269 on Saturday, indicating “poor,” a slight improvement from 274 on Friday.

Acting on a tip off, an inspection was launched amid the festive night’s heightened security measures, leading to the arrest of the suspected supplier who was living in Delhi for past some time

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