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Maria Khan

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

Locals protest disconnections after PVVNL crackdown on power theft

The step came two days after Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (PVVNL) officials disconnected thousands of unauthorised connections in Chhajarsi colony and other parts of the Hindon floodplains. (HT Photo)

Updated on Sep 1, 2026 02:55 IST

Anti-power theft drive: About 3,000 illegal connections disconnected in Noida

19 people were found to be directly involved in illegal consumption or unauthorised distribution of electricity. FIRs will be registered against them at the Anti-Power Theft police station, said officials. (HT Photos)

Updated on Aug 31, 2026 02:37 IST

Ghaziabad:Couple killed after truck hits motorcycle in Indirapuram on NH-9

According to eyewitnesses’ account, the truck approaching from behind hit the motorcycle, pushed both of them to fall onto the road and they died at the spot, said police. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

Updated on Aug 31, 2026 02:36 IST

GIMS to offer patients financial aid for treatment of serious illness

Officials said the scheme is intended to support eligible patients from economically weaker sections (HT Archive)

Updated on Aug 30, 2026 02:37 IST

UPPCB tells Noida to act on ‘waste dumping’ near wetlands

Photo for representation (HT Archive)

Updated on Aug 30, 2026 02:36 IST

IGL waives ₹6,000 meter security deposit for PNG connections in Gautam Budh Nagar

The three-month scheme has been launched in line with the Centre’s push to increase the use of PNG in government residential accommodation, officials said.

Updated on Aug 29, 2026 03:01 IST

Gautam Budh Nagar admin steps up vigil as H1N1 surges

NAccording to the health department, three to four of those who tested positive are from outside GB Nagar. (HT Archive)

Updated on Aug 26, 2026 02:51 IST

Waterlogging, traffic jam in Gurugram amid rains, Noida fares no better

Vehicles remain stuck in a traffic jam on a waterlogged road following heavy rainfall, in Gurugram, Haryana.

Updated on Aug 25, 2026 03:28 IST

650kg paneer destroyed in GB Nagar during inspections ahead of Raksha Bandhan

The action comes as demand for milk and dairy products typically rises around festivals, increasing the risk of substandard or adulterated products entering the market. (HT Photo)

Updated on Aug 25, 2026 02:52 IST

Heavy rain causes waterlogging, triggers traffic snarls in Noida, Ghaziabad

The IMD has forecast a partly cloudy sky with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers for Tuesday for the districts, though no colour coded alert was in place. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Updated on Aug 25, 2026 02:51 IST

Greater Noida: 20% interest waiver on water dues extended till Aug 31

Greater Noida: 20% interest waiver on water dues extended till Aug 31

Updated on Aug 23, 2026 02:36 IST

Amid sugar price rise, GB Nagar steps up checks on hoarding

Amid sugar price rise, GB Nagar steps up checks on hoarding

Updated on Aug 23, 2026 02:36 IST

GB Nagar tightens rules for digging near high-pressure gas pipelines

Updated on Aug 22, 2026 03:08 IST

Dujana village to be developed as model solar village

The project will include rooftop solar systems for residential and public buildings and solar streetlights along village roads and at public places.

Updated on Aug 22, 2026 03:07 IST

Gautam Budh Nagar admin asks builders to set up creches near construction sites

The person in charge of the creche must be a woman, while all creche staff must undergo police verification, said officials. (HT Archive)

Updated on Aug 20, 2026 02:56 IST

Gautam Budh Nagar to prepare database of people in flood-prone villages

Separate lists will be prepared of the sick and infirm people and children below five years of age, said officials. (HT Archive)

Updated on Aug 19, 2026 02:58 IST

GIMS unveils healthcare ‘startup clinic’ initiative

The centre aims to create a pathway from identifying a clinical problem and developing a prototype to clinical validation, regulatory preparedness, funding, and eventual scale-up, said Dr (Brig) Rakesh Gupta, director, GIMS (HT Photos)

Updated on Aug 19, 2026 02:56 IST

Greater Noida: Industrial areas face sewage and power woes

Greater Noida authority’s additional chief executive officer Saumya Srivastava said, “Directions have been issued to the officials to resolve the issues on priority. (HT Archive)

Updated on Aug 18, 2026 02:50 IST

Independence Day: GB Nagar admin puts emphasis on civic duty

The Noida Gate illuminated with the colours of the national flag in celebration of the 80th Independence Day. (Sunil Ghosh/HT)

Updated on Aug 16, 2026 02:33 IST

NGT seeks action over dumping of waste in wetlands in Noida

The order was issued on July 24 during hearings of two connected matters concerning environmental pollution in Noida (HT)

Updated on Aug 16, 2026 02:32 IST

Gautam Budh Nagar health dept to ensure follow-up of families hesitant of vaccination

The directions were issued by the health department during a review of National Health Mission programmes on Wednesday. (HT Archive)

Updated on Aug 14, 2026 03:11 IST

6 booked for power theft in Gautam Budh Nagar

The joint inspections by the enforcement and raid teams of the electricity department on Wednesday detected a combined 18.193 kW of alleged electricity theft. (HT Archive)

Updated on Aug 14, 2026 03:10 IST

Pushkarni Pond project likely to complete in 4 months: Officials

The development is intended also to support water conservation and groundwater recharge. (HT Photos)

Updated on Aug 13, 2026 02:48 IST

Noida proposes ₹29k-cr Hindon riverfront on lines of Lucknow’s Gomti

The proposed project, which officials said will be developed in three phases and is targeted for completion by 2031, was discussed at a meeting chaired by Noida authority chief executive officer. (HT Archive)

Updated on Aug 12, 2026 03:14 IST

Gr Noida starts weekly meets to clear dog feeding disputes

The meetings focus on identifying designated dog-feeding points through discussions with residents and feeders, while also explaining the provisions of the Animal Birth Control Rule. (HT Photos)

Updated on Aug 11, 2026 03:03 IST

Hindon crosses warning levels; Yamuna also rises amid heavy rainfall

A view of the Hindon river, back in the year 2023, when the river flooded due to heavy rainfall. (HT)

Updated on Aug 9, 2026 02:47 IST

Noida to celebrate ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign from today

The campaign will seek participation from resident welfare associations (RWAs), traders, industrial units, educational institutions, social organisations and the general public, besides government offices and local bodies.

Updated on Aug 9, 2026 02:43 IST

Water surges in Delhi's Yamuna after heavy rain, crosses warning level in Hindon

At the Yamuna’s monitoring point at Delhi’s Old Railway Bridge, the water level reached 204.06 metres at 8pm, just 44cm below the warning mark of 204.50 metres. Meanwhile, the Hindon crossed its warning level of 195.76 metres at 8pm at the river’s Noida base station.

Updated on Aug 9, 2026 03:43 IST

GB Nagar puts multi-agency plan in place for Mahashivratri rush

Officials said a coordinated plan has been put in place to ensure smooth movement of kanwariyas. (Sakib Ali/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Aug 8, 2026 02:57 IST

Greater Noida steps up security for global bioenergy summit

Officials said the inaugural day will feature the exhibition opening along with technical and policy sessions on the bioenergy sector.

Updated on Aug 8, 2026 02:56 IST

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