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Anupam Srivastava

Anupam Srivastava

Anupam Srivastava is a Special Correspondent with Hindustan Times, Lucknow. Has produced exclusive stories in medical, civil aviation, civic, political and other issues for over 20 years.

Articles by Anupam Srivastava

78 yrs post independence, ‘light of hope’ dawns upon UP hamlet

A power meter being installed in the village. (Sourced)

Published on Jan 21, 2026 08:34 am IST

‘Focus on upstream dists’: High-level committee to steer Gomti’s revival

The clean-up drive is being overseen by a three-tier committee structure at state, divisional and district levels, constituted following a high-level meeting chaired by the chief minister on October 12, 2025 (Sourced)

Published on Jan 20, 2026 05:38 am IST

A critic who bridged literature and life: Remembering Virendra Yadav

Virendra Yadav (Sourced)

Published on Jan 17, 2026 04:30 am IST

How an open transformer robbed eight-year-old boy of his hands in Lucknow

On touching the transformer, a powerful electric shock hurled the boy to the ground. (REPRESENTATIVE)

Published on Jan 16, 2026 06:54 am IST

Mounting plaints: Consumers fume over LESA’s ‘faceless’ vertical system

According to the operational manual, the time limit for installing a new electricity connection remains three days. Yet, despite this unchanged timeline, consumers report that connections are often not provided within the stipulated period. (Pic for representation)

Published on Jan 16, 2026 03:50 am IST

Late-night raid uncovers underground power theft network in Sambhal

What initially appeared to be routine line losses turned out to be a covert, parallel power distribution system operating beneath residential lanes. (For representation)

Published on Jan 07, 2026 04:50 am IST

Where India learnt to sing!

Music composer late Naushad was an illustrious alumnus of the BSV (Sourced)

Published on Dec 19, 2025 06:10 am IST

From Marris College of Music to a university: 100 years of Indian classical melody

The Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya in Lucknow (HT File Photo)

Published on Dec 17, 2025 10:31 pm IST

Flight cancellations, missing baggage: Tough times for IndiGo passengers in Lucknow

The cancellations fuelled anger amid financial losses and missing baggage for the travellers who had planned their journeys months in advance. (SOURCED)

Published on Dec 06, 2025 04:22 am IST

How routine probe led to blowing the lid off multi-crore cough syrup syndicate

Published on Dec 04, 2025 05:52 am IST

UP to hook foodies with live fish cooking

(For representation)

Published on Nov 20, 2025 04:54 am IST

UP’s plan to link spiritual, eco-tourism sites by helicopter, small aircraft yet to take off

The grander plan to connect Lucknow, Varanasi, Mathura, Prayagraj and Gorakhpur to Ayodhya by air has also been quietly shelved. The helicopter services, initially scheduled to start on January 26 last year, were to operate from Lucknow’s Ramabai Ambedkar Rally Ground. (Pic for representation)

Published on Nov 07, 2025 03:16 am IST

‘Mountain’ of electronic waste weighs heavy on UP

While the E-Waste Management Rules, 2022, were notified to streamline the collection and disposal of electronic waste, enforcement remains patchy. (Pic for representation)

Published on Oct 31, 2025 07:06 am IST

Princess Mehrunisa Begum: Epitome of resilience, intellect and grace

Mehrunisa Begum’s story remains a symbol of how courage and conviction can redefine the meaning of royalty in changing times, said Nawab Kazim Ali Khan, former MLA from Suar. (File Photo/Sourced)

Published on Oct 30, 2025 03:46 am IST

With half drains untapped, Gomti cleanup battle far from over

As Lucknow’s population continues to expand, cleaning the Gomti and setting up new sewage treatment plants (STPs) have become major challenges for the administration. (File photo)

Published on Oct 29, 2025 03:54 am IST

Jamghat jamboree: Kites, a vibrant medium of protest, celebration & unity

People buying kites printed with “Operation Sindoor” designs during Jamghat, in Lucknow, on Wednesday. (Mushtaq Ali/HT)

Published on Oct 22, 2025 09:54 pm IST

Lucknow-Kanpur expressway may be delayed beyond Dec 15

The nearly <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>4,700 crore six-lane, access-controlled expressway is designed for vehicles to cruise at speeds of up to 120 km/h, cutting travel time between Lucknow and Kanpur to just 45 minutes. (Pic for representation)

Published on Oct 16, 2025 09:51 pm IST

Gomti’s ‘waste’line expanding, courtesy unregulated development in Lucknow

For thousands of families living along the river, especially fisherfolk and farmers, the ecological decline is not just an environmental issue but a livelihood crisis. The absence of edible fish, coupled with poor water quality, has devastated small-scale fishing in rural stretches of the river. (File Photo)

Published on Oct 16, 2025 06:54 am IST

STP projects for Gomti clean-up hang in balance due to delays in land allocation

Recent reviews under the State Ganga Cleanliness Mission reveal that 26 out of the city’s 33 drains have already been “tapped”, meaning their wastewater is now diverted to treatment facilities rather than flowing into the Gomti. (Pic for representation)

Published on Oct 14, 2025 10:19 pm IST

Will Gomti cleanup be a reality before Chhath?

Pollution, lack of coordination among departments and slow execution of plans pose a challenge to efforts to give the river a new lease of life (File photo)

Published on Oct 14, 2025 06:28 am IST

Dewa Sharif Urs on Karwa Chauth blends devotion, culture, harmony

The Dewa Mela, which coincides with the urs, was started by Haji Waris Ali Shah. (FILE PHOTO)

Published on Oct 10, 2025 06:32 am IST

In sea of blue, generational shift stands out at BSP rally in Lucknow

The crowd at the BSP rally in Lucknow on Thursday. (Deepak Gupta/HT)

Published on Oct 10, 2025 06:28 am IST

UP hits 800 MW rooftop solar capacity, eyes 1,000 MW goal

So far, over 2.39 lakh rooftop solar systems have been installed across the state. (For representation)

Published on Oct 09, 2025 05:12 am IST

Yogi’s biopic ‘Ajey’ hits theatres, draws praise from audience

Hindu Yuva Vahini workers watching the film at a multiplex in Varanasi. (SOURCED)

Published on Sept 20, 2025 05:16 am IST

‘Entrepreneurship plays vital role in healthcare’

‘Entrepreneurship plays vital role in healthcare’

Published on Sept 17, 2025 08:32 am IST

IndiGo flight with Dimple Yadav on board aborts take-off in Lucknow

IndiGo flight makes emergency landing in Lucknow. ( Representational Image)

Updated on Sept 14, 2025 04:06 pm IST

Lucknow Metro expansion: E-W corridor construction likely to begin around Feb-March 2026

The East-West corridor will initially operate three-coach trains, which can later be expanded to five coaches, if needed. This is a departure from the four-coach trains, expandable to six, used in the first phase. (Pic for representation)

Published on Sept 11, 2025 03:28 am IST

Underpass projects to decongest 5 major choke points in Lucknow

Traffic jam at Lohia Path. (File Photo)

Published on Sept 06, 2025 04:56 am IST

‘No Helmet, No Petrol’: Strict checks at Lucknow pumps, helmetless riders borrow to meet rule

The transport department issued 142 challans for helmet violations on Monday (Mushtaq Ali/HT Photo)

Published on Sept 02, 2025 07:06 am IST

Mid-tier Indian airports becoming smuggling sweet spots?

Most smugglers had arrived from Bangkok or Dubai and a concerning trend has been the repeated use of female couriers, particularly of foreign nationality, an official said. (File Photo)

Published on Aug 30, 2025 06:58 am IST

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