Aakash Ghosh is a correspondent with Hindustan Times and is based out of Lucknow. Apart for covering local crime and policing in the state capital, he covers other significant beats including Railways, Science & Technology, Culture and heritage. He loves to write off-beat, human-interest stories as he believes it makes an instant connect with the readers. Prior to Lucknow, he is trained and worked with multiple print & digital newsrooms-based Mumbai, Patna, and Kolkata.
Articles by Aakash Ghosh
AI innovations shaping the future for safer rail navigation
Several innovators are working on ways to reduce train accidents and make railway tracks safer for the countless people who often commute by trains
Updated on Nov 30, 2024 07:16 AM IST
Aakash Ghosh, Lucknow
Koshala literature fest in Lko: ‘Women’s contribution in history limited to few chapters’
Historian Ira Mukhoty emphasizes women's equal contributions in history at the Koshala Literature Festival, highlighting their significance beyond limited narratives.
Updated on Nov 22, 2024 08:46 PM IST
Aakash Ghosh, Lucknow
Deteriorating air quality in Lucknow
“Letter has been issued to shut the operations of two factories in Talkatora industrial area, one of them being a plywood factory and the other a guthka (pan masala) factory,” said JP Maurya, regional officer of UPPCB, speaking exclusively to HT.
Updated on Nov 22, 2024 06:10 AM IST
Aakash Ghosh, Lucknow
Excavations in Maharajganj unearth Kushana, Sunga and Maurya era artifacts
As per historical facts, the Kushans were a branch of the Yuezhi, an Indo-European nomadic people who migrated from northwestern China to Bactria in the 2nd century BCE.
Updated on Nov 21, 2024 05:58 AM IST
Aakash Ghosh, Lucknow
Lucknow police gears up for Diljit’s concert
The officials of the organising committee on Sunday confirmed the venue which will be held at Football ground of Ekana stadium, the smaller stadium adjacent to Ekana Cricket Stadium, known as B Field.
Published on Nov 18, 2024 07:19 PM IST
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Survey targets fraud: 100% rent hike likely for Hussainabad Trust owned properties
For generations, tenants in the heritage zone of Hussainabad have paid rents as low as ₹50 to ₹1,000, despite the high tourist footfall in the area, which is home to several historical landmarks.
Updated on Nov 18, 2024 04:51 PM IST
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Lko hospitals at risk: Over 65% fail fire safety standards
A total of 906 hospital buildings are operational, existing in the district, out of which about 301 hospital buildings have installed or completed firefighting systems as per the standard and they have been issued fire safety certificates
Published on Nov 16, 2024 09:23 PM IST
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A migrant from Kolkata started the trend of theme puja in Lucknow
Evolving from a wedding decorator to a creative artist behind a big pandal, Asim Matya is now the most sought after pandal maker in Lucknow
Updated on Oct 11, 2024 06:48 AM IST
Ode to feminine power: All-women team to lead Old City Durga Puja
50-member dhunuchi dance to be major attraction at 47- year- old Subhash Talkatora Durga Puja started in 1977. According to the organizers, the pandal is being made on the lines of Kedarnath temple and there are several cultural programmes lined up
Updated on Oct 10, 2024 07:26 AM IST
Coconut husk dearth hits dhunuchi dance in Lko pandals
Some organisers are forced to order from Kolkata at exorbitant rates, while others are mulling over use of alternatives like coconut rope.
Updated on Oct 07, 2024 06:54 AM IST
Cyber conmen run a bloodbath: Lucknow loses nearly ₹200 cr in 6k-plus cases of cyber fraud in 9 months
The cyber cell at Hazratganj gets an average of 35 to 40 cases on a daily basis, according to inspector Satish Sahu.
Updated on Oct 05, 2024 09:08 AM IST
Aakash Ghosh, Lucknow
Married, insured and murdered: Lucknow police decode plot behind woman’s accident
Husband, father-in-law, others orchestrated woman’s death for insurance payout; their plan went against them when they applied for the life insurance claim, say cops
Updated on Oct 02, 2024 07:50 AM IST
A pandal which offers glimpses of Ramayan
The La Touche Road Puja Sangsad Society is themed Ramayan for Durga Puja, featuring a grand pandal and live performances depicting Lord Ram’s worship.
Updated on Oct 02, 2024 07:44 AM IST
2 phones, including iPhone, delivered...but executive gets death instead of payment
The accused ordered two phones worth ₹150,000. After delivering the products, when the executive asked him to pay up, he and his aide called the victim inside their rented shop. They snatched both the phones and allegedly killed him, stuffed the body into a bag and dumped it in Indira Canal: Police
Updated on Oct 01, 2024 08:58 AM IST
This pandal opts for iron tenacity against bamboo
Rabindra Palli Durga Puja pandal will use iron rods instead of bamboo, featuring a copper theme and a surprise for visitors. Festivities start October 2.
Updated on Sep 30, 2024 08:36 AM IST
West Bengal’s mosaic of art, literature and culture to be showcased in puja pandal
“This year, we aim to celebrate not only the rich cultural heritage of West Bengal but also the contributions of luminaries that the state has produced who have significantly impacted society. The celebration will honour their legacy,” said organisers of Shashwat Club Durga Puja in sector-9, Vikas Nagar, run by Bal Shashwat Foundation.
Updated on Sep 27, 2024 07:32 AM IST
Double delight: Ram Lalla with goddess Durga at Sahara Estate pandal
As many as 30 workers have been employed and they are headed by popular artist Asim Matya who said that the pandal would look like Ram temple from all sides.
Published on Sep 26, 2024 10:49 AM IST
38 hotels, 35 hosps in Lko may lose licenses for violating fire safety norms
“A letter to cancel their licenses has been sent to the CMO and the district magistrate . The list includes both big and small names in both hotel and hospital sectors,” said Mangesh Kumar, chief fire officer (CFO), Lucknow, adding that a letter would be sent to the electricity department as well to cut their electricity as their electrical equipments were sub-standards which could be a source of short circuit.
Updated on Sep 23, 2024 06:06 AM IST
No takers for heritage monument adoption scheme in ASI’s Lucknow circle
The ‘Adopt your heritage site’ scheme was launched in 2017,and revamped in 2023 to keep culture and heritage intact and to strengthen the bond between the present and the past
Published on Sep 19, 2024 09:09 PM IST
Aakash Ghosh, Lucknow
QR codes for e-rickshaws: After 9 months, Lko police’s scheme stillborn
E-rickshaw drivers remain clueless on colours, routes, driving across the city without any QR colour-coded sticker
Published on Sep 18, 2024 10:20 PM IST
Aakash Ghosh, Lucknow
Passengers nonplussed on getting handwritten tickets at Charbagh rly station
Many passengers snapped photos of their tickets from the counter’s computer, failing to recognise the issue and keeping them as documentation of their upcoming travels. Some even shared the handwritten ticket—which they had never seen before—on social media. Prashant Kumar, station director, Charbagh said on being contacted , “Some issue with the printer perhaps.”
Updated on Sep 16, 2024 08:56 AM IST
Lucknow traffic: Vehicles run with just one-third cop strength monitoring
Lucknow faces severe traffic issues due to inadequate road planning and insufficient traffic police, with only 1,250 officers for nearly 2.1 million vehicles.
Updated on Sep 12, 2024 08:37 PM IST
Aakash Ghosh, Lucknow
200 sandstone bollards to fence Rumi Darwaza
Over 200 sandstone bollards will fence Rumi Darwaza, restricting traffic under the historic structure, with some removable for processions.
Updated on Sep 10, 2024 06:24 AM IST
Aakash Ghosh, Lucknow
24 hours, 200 rescuers: Sifting through every piece of rubble
The exercise, which began after the building collapsed around 5 pm Saturday, had been going on for more than 24 hours when this report was filed.
Updated on Sep 09, 2024 09:08 AM IST
Aakash Ghosh, Lucknow
Traffic cops in Lucknow to study ‘choke points’, create SOP for jam-free crossings
Traffic cops are tasked to study the day-to-day problems of the crossings where they are stationed. They will outline the problems and the solutions that they implemented in decongesting these spots, says DCP
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 09:24 AM IST
Coming soon! 5,000 sq feet museum dedicated to earth in Lucknow
Talking to HT, the director said that the museum would be curated in a way that would be simple enough for a layman to understand.
Updated on Aug 29, 2024 08:22 AM IST
Aakash Ghosh, Lucknow
12-hour rescue operation: Out-of-box thinking by police, others, saves teen from suicide
Police, fire brigade personnel, psychiatrist and neighbours went beyond the call of duty using their soft skills, and presence of mind to persuade the teen not to end his life.
Updated on Aug 25, 2024 06:10 AM IST
Aakash Ghosh, Lucknow
Kakori FIR copy: Priceless page from the past
After the train action incident, the British lodged an FIR two days later at Kakori police station. Its original FIR was written in Urdu. Later, it was also translated in Hindi. The copy of this FIR is still kept safe in a photo frame in Kakori police station. “However, it is not a complete copy, only one page has been preserved. We do not know where the original copy is,” said SHO Kakori Nawab Ahmad.
Updated on Aug 10, 2024 07:56 AM IST
A silent witness to revolutionaries’ valour
The Kakori Train Action on August 9, 1925 was planned in Room no. 227 of Chhedi Lal Dharmshala in Lucknow and the money looted from the train was kept and counted in its verandah
Updated on Aug 09, 2024 07:36 AM IST
Lucknow’s iconic Butler Palace getting back to shape
Marred by neglect, the city’s heritage icon now stands with a new look as 60% of the facelift has been completed in phase 1; project expected to be completed by September or October
Updated on Aug 03, 2024 09:06 AM IST