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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

Off to a flying start: Over 13000 vehicles hit Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway in 24 hours

Data released by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) shows that 13,328 vehicles travelled on the new expressway between 8am on July 14 and 8am on July 15, while 20,062 vehicles crossed the Nawabganj toll plaza on the existing Lucknow–Kanpur Highway (NH-27) during the same period. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 15, 2026 16:11 IST

Measure success by lives saved, not just rankings: UP Governor tells SGPGIMS

Governor Anandiben Patel (Deepak Gupta/HT)

Updated on Jul 15, 2026 02:50 IST

Lucknow to Kanpur in 45 minutes: New expressway puts connectivity in the fast lane

A view of the Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway. (Deepak Gupta/HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 14, 2026 03:44 IST

Gadkari greenlights 23-km three-tier corridor for Lucknow on Rajnath’s request

The proposed 23-km three-tier elevated transport corridor announced by Union minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari, during the inaugural ceremony of Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway at UP Sainik School in Lucknow on Monday. (Deepak Gupta/HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 13, 2026 17:13 IST

Regulatory blind spot leaves 3,252 new commercial power connections without safety clearance in UP

According to official data, Uttar Pradesh currently has 26.26 lakh commercial electricity consumers drawing a combined sanctioned load of 95.88 lakh kW. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Updated on Jun 26, 2026 02:06 IST

Centre restores commercial LPG supply, UP businesses eye relief

For representation only (File photo)

Updated on Jun 25, 2026 15:53 IST

Shared grief, shared heritage: How Lucknow’s Muharram reflects its tehzeeb

Dastango Himanshu Bajpai. (Sourced)

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 23:00 IST

Aliganj fire reveals gaps in electrical safety reforms post-Levana tragedy

According to official data, UP has 26.26 lakh commercial electricity connections carrying a total load of 95.88 lakh kW. Nearly seven lakh of these connections have sanctioned loads above 50 kW and will be inspected in the first phase (Pic for representation)

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 17:07 IST

‘Audits just paperwork exercise’: Traders allege safeguards can be bypassed with ‘suvidha shulk’

The massive fire at the three-floor commercial building housing an animation centre in Aliganj area in Lucknow. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 02:02 IST

20 KV sanctioned, 150 KV consumed in Lko’s Aliganj building: How did excess power use go unchecked

A massive fire gutted a three-floor commercial building housing an animation centre at Aliganj area in Lucknow on Monday (Deepak Gupta/HT)

Updated on Jun 23, 2026 24:24 IST

Dredging back in consideration after 25 years, Gomti revival mission gets renewed push

The Gomti near Pipraghat in Lucknow. (Deepak Gupta/HT)

Updated on Jun 21, 2026 01:40 IST

Lucknow Metro East-West Corridor: Medical College Crossing to get biggest station, Gautam Buddha Marg smallest

The second-largest allocation has been proposed for Chowk station, where 3,970 square metres has been earmarked. (For representation)

Updated on Jun 21, 2026 24:02 IST

Noida International Airport: From fields to flight, how dreams spread wings for Jewar farmers

Farmers and locals at Noida internatioal airport on Monday. (ANI)

Updated on Jun 16, 2026 02:28 IST

‘Historic moment’: Commercial flight operations begin at Noida International Airport

An IndiGo flight receives a water cannon salute as commercial flight operations kick off at Noida International Airport, in Jewar on Monday. (ANI VIDEO GRAB)

Updated on Jun 16, 2026 02:26 IST

Jewar makes ‘history’: Commercial operations begin at Noida airport

The inaugural IndiGo flight (6E 2278) departed from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow, at 7.55am and landed at Jewar at 8.45am. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jun 16, 2026 01:18 IST

Noida International Airport begins operations today; first flight at 8:05 am

Notably, the NIAL announced last week that the first cargo flight from the airport will take off on June 17. (HT Archive)

Updated on Jun 15, 2026 01:26 IST

Underutilised Kushinagar Airport eyes new role as pilot training hub

The Kushinagar International Airport (File)

Updated on Jun 11, 2026 01:36 IST

World Environment Day: Translocated trees breathe hope into Lucknow

Nearly 600 Peepal, Banyan, Molshree, Semal, Kanji and Lasora trees were carefully relocated from project sites, including the Metro depot and the Polytechnic area in Lucknow. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Updated on Jun 5, 2026 02:14 IST

‘Too few hands, too many tasks’

Employees argue that repeated disciplinary action against lower staff has not solved the real issues because the deeper structural weaknesses remain unaddressed. (For representation only)

Updated on May 24, 2026 22:58 IST

Amid public anger over power cuts, PAC to guard sensitive substations in Lucknow

Power cuts have triggered protests in Lucknow. (HT)

Updated on May 24, 2026 01:32 IST

MVVNL initiates reshuffle, employees allege ‘scapegoating’

However, the transfers have triggered resentment among power engineers and employees, who argue that field staff are being made scapegoats for a larger structural failure within the electricity distribution system. (Pic for representation)

Updated on May 23, 2026 02:40 IST

Two days and counting: Thousands in Lucknow without PNG after pipeline damage

With LPG barred in PNG-connected homes, 25-30 pipeline breach incidents every month disrupt cooking gas supply for thousands in Lucknow. (Sourced)

Updated on May 7, 2026 24:32 IST

Multi-layer monitoring in place to check fuel diversion to Nepal

The first layer of checks is at petrol pumps, where unusual refuelling patterns are under close watch. (For representation)

Updated on Apr 25, 2026 01:00 IST

Safe recovery:SGPGIMS to assess home of heart transplant patient

This transition phase is designed to help her gradually adjust to a non-clinical environment while remaining within immediate reach of medical care (File Photo)

Updated on Apr 24, 2026 23:46 IST

Panic buying, Nepal price gap fuel demand surge in UP border districts

The impact has been most visible in border districts such as Bahraich, Lakhimpur, Gonda, Maharajganj and Basti, where petrol and diesel sales have risen sharply within a short span. (For representation)

Updated on Apr 24, 2026 24:34 IST

Uttar Pradesh’s first heart transplant performed at SGPGIMS

The procedure at the SGPGIMS involved collaboration between cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiologists, anaesthesiologists, transplant coordinators, and national organ-sharing networks. (REPRESENTATIONAL IMAGE)

Updated on Apr 13, 2026 23:58 IST

Consumers in a fix over prepaid smart meters, await UPERC order

Sources indicate that UPERC is likely to align its directive with the central notification, potentially granting power consumers the flexibility to choose between prepaid and postpaid metering systems. (Pic for representation)

Updated on Apr 11, 2026 24:22 IST

Mgmt lapses, not supply deficits, behind LPG grievances: Review

While some agencies with large consumer bases managed to maintain steady delivery schedules, others with comparatively smaller networks struggled to meet demand, exposing inconsistencies in management practices and accountability mechanisms. (Pic for representation)

Updated on Apr 9, 2026 16:30 IST

Lucknow: For LPG, caterers must pair application with wedding invite

The administration reiterated its commitment to ensuring that no disruptions occur during the wedding season, offering relief to both traders and residents. (Pic for representation)

Updated on Apr 8, 2026 18:28 IST

Wedding season faces culinary challenge amid LPG crunch

Between April and May, nearly 15,000 marriages are expected to take place across Lucknow. Approximately 1,200 marriage lawns, hotels and banquet halls are already booked to capacity on auspicious dates. (Pic for representation)

Updated on Apr 7, 2026 17:19 IST

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