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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

West Asia war triggers LPG challenge for industrial units in Lucknow

An industrial unit in the Talkatora area of Lucknow. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Apr 6, 2026 24:42 IST

Illegal LPG trade thrives in the shadows despite crackdowns

Authorities are now examining the role of consumers who hold multiple LPG connections. Such households are suspected of diverting surplus cylinders into illegal supply chains, further strengthening the parallel market. (Pic for representation)

Updated on Apr 2, 2026 22:10 IST

West Asia war designs challenges for Lucknow’s Chikankari industry; exports hit

Earlier, tariffs imposed by the US had already caused serious disruptions in exports. The ongoing Gulf War has compounded the situation, according to those associated with the industry. (IMAGE FOR REPRESENTATION ONLY)

Updated on Apr 2, 2026 02:48 IST

Panic to parity: UP’s LPG supply chain shows signs of stability

According to official data, 5.9 lakh cylinder bookings were recorded on Monday, while 5.8 lakh cylinders were delivered the same day. (File Photo)

Updated on Apr 1, 2026 24:38 IST

PNG push to pick up pace in Uttar Pradesh, no immediate LPG surrender

At present, 11 contractors in Lucknow and four in Agra are working with around 25 teams on the ground for giving PNG connections to households. (FOR REPRESENTATION ONLY)

Updated on Mar 31, 2026 01:42 IST

Lucknow: Oil companies tweak booking, delivery schedules amid LPG rush

In urban areas, fresh bookings are not permitted before 25 days of the previous refill. (FOR REPRESENTATION ONLY)

Updated on Mar 31, 2026 01:38 IST

Fuel situation eases across Uttar Pradesh, urban normalcy returns

A petrol pump in the Civil Lines area of Prayagraj. (HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 29, 2026 01:12 IST

Numbers prove panic buying syndrome, no real shortage as Uttar Pradesh fuel sales double

Vehicles at a petrol pump in the Vibhuti Khand area of Lucknow on Friday. (Mushtaq Ali/HT)

Updated on Mar 28, 2026 02:26 IST

Rumours fuel rush at petrol pumps in select Uttar Pradesh cities

Vehicles at a petrol pump in Prayagraj on Thursday. (ANI PHOTO)

Updated on Mar 27, 2026 02:28 IST

KYC drive helping identify genuine LPG users in UP

Officials say the move aims to ensure that active and genuine users face no supply disruption, especially when efficient fuel management has become critical. (For Representation)

Updated on Mar 24, 2026 21:34 IST

Track, stack, back: GPS system gets gas on track

On Thursday, around 12.50 lakh bookings were recorded across the state, while 8.25 lakh cylinders were distributed. (File photo)

Updated on Mar 19, 2026 22:58 IST

Queues shrink, delivery hiccups continue amid LPG panic buying

Consumers are seen without queues at Arunoday Gas Agency in Sadar. No shortage or inconvenience in obtaining LPG cylinders was reported here. (Deepak Gupta/HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 17, 2026 23:58 IST

Lucknow gas agencies trade Sunday rest for queues and chaos

Representational image (File photo)

Updated on Mar 15, 2026 16:05 IST

Lucknow: Supplies get better, last-mile delivery yet to go full steam

People wait in a queue to collect LPG cylinders at the Vikas Nagar Mini-Stadium ground in Lucknow on Saturday. (Deepak Gupta/HT)

Updated on Mar 15, 2026 01:14 IST

After panic bookings, LPG supply in Lucknow stabilising slowly

Lucknow city has around 118 LPG agencies operated by different oil companies. (FOR REPRESENTATION ONLY)

Updated on Mar 14, 2026 02:42 IST

LPG: Authorities step up vigil, conduct inspections in Uttar Pradesh

People outside a gas agency in Lucknow. (Deepak Gupta/HT)

Updated on Mar 13, 2026 02:50 IST

Panic buying fuels artificial LPG crisis in UP, servers slow down

People gather to collect LPG cylinder slips at an agency in Hans Vihar Colony, Lucknow, on Wednesday, with many arriving on motorcycles carrying empty cylinders. (Deepak Gupta/HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 11, 2026 22:46 IST

Commercial LPG supply disrupted in Lucknow, food businesses fear shortages

Representational image (File photo)

Updated on Mar 10, 2026 24:08 IST

Death on the ladder, questions on the ground

For representation only (HT File Photo)

Updated on Mar 9, 2026 21:58 IST

Ahead of peak summer demand in Uttar Pradesh, review of electricity system sought

The state currently has around 3.72 crore electricity consumers, with a total sanctioned electrical load exceeding 8 crore kilowatts (80,000 mw). (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Updated on Mar 6, 2026 02:24 IST

UP travel industry hit hard, war grounds 20K flight bookings

Travel operators confirmed that flights to and from key Gulf and other destinations have been severely affected, causing panic among families awaiting the return of relatives working or conducting business abroad. (Pic for representation)

Updated on Mar 2, 2026 16:40 IST

‘SGPGIMS 2.0’ plugs into future with AI, big data, and zero paperwork

Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow (Sourced)

Updated on Feb 26, 2026 21:50 IST

From research to robotics, Lucknow emerges key focus of UP’s health strategy

Representational image (Sourced)

Updated on Feb 12, 2026 03:26 IST

Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway set for April roll-out

(Deepak Gupta/HT)

Updated on Feb 7, 2026 01:12 IST

Hazardous kite strings: How a once harmless pastime has acquired a lethal edge

Kite stringmakers at work in Lucknow. (Deepak Gupta/HT)

Updated on Feb 6, 2026 03:46 IST

Seven grand gates to stand tall on key Lucknow entrance routes

Lucknow’s identity has long been intertwined with its gateways, including the Roomi Darwaza (gate). (FILE PHOTO )

Updated on Jan 31, 2026 03:32 IST

World Leprosy Day: Breaking myths, ending stigma, stressing disease is curable

For representation only (HT File Photo)

Updated on Jan 29, 2026 15:22 IST

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

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

Updated on Jan 21, 2026 03:04 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)

Updated on Jan 20, 2026 24:08 IST

A critic who bridged literature and life: Remembering Virendra Yadav

Virendra Yadav (Sourced)

Updated on Jan 16, 2026 23:00 IST

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