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
Civil defence volunteers rehearse mock drill exercise in Lucknow’s Police Lines
The exercise is aimed at training volunteers in managing large-scale emergencies and responding effectively to potential missile or air attacks
Updated on May 06, 2025 01:08 PM IST
Perennial river to ‘slow-moving drain’, Gomti water quality raises alarm in Lucknow
Field surveys, drone footage, and other reports have revealed the river’s rapid deterioration, particularly through the state capital, where untreated sewage and industrial waste have transformed it into a polluted water body unfit even for bathing.
Published on May 04, 2025 05:04 AM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow
PGI to strengthen fire safety infra, appoint 14 FSOs
The chief secretary directed the institute to implement stringent fire-safety protocols and ensure proper staffing to maintain preparedness at all times.
Published on Apr 24, 2025 05:04 AM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow
Terror strikes tourism: Mass cancellation of Kashmir bookings in UP after Pahalgam attack
Calls from panicked clients flood travel agencies across the state; significant impact felt in Lucknow, where over 1,000 tour bookings cancelled in a day
Published on Apr 23, 2025 09:48 PM IST
How to avoid non-alcoholic fatty liver: Lose at least 3% weight, eat healthy & timely, junk junk
Experts at SGPGIMS suggest a diet pyramid to prevent and reverse non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) through healthy eating habits.
Published on Apr 19, 2025 08:30 AM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow
Unlicensed and unchecked: Shocking reality of meat shops across Lucknow
Since 2017, neither FSDA nor LMC has issued licences or NOCs to meat vendors due to the lack of a functioning government-approved slaughterhouse in Lucknow
Published on Apr 17, 2025 09:34 AM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow
Panic amid blaze at Lok Bandhu: Attendants left belongings and carried patients out of wards
Several patients safely relocated to other hospitals, including the Civil Hospital, where they are now under medical care
Published on Apr 15, 2025 09:53 PM IST
All corporators on same (unturned) page when it comes to ‘books’
Lucknow corporators from all parties haven't visited the city's library in five years, despite its rich collection, highlighting a neglect of reading habits.
Published on Apr 05, 2025 05:40 AM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow
Hazratganj to undergo major revamp, colour code change on cards
Cream-pink colour scheme for buildings will be replaced with a more elegant light peach-walnut brown theme; improved traffic management, removal of encroachments also part of plan: Officials
Published on Mar 27, 2025 05:02 AM IST
U.P. still in single digits in cadaver transplants
Uttar Pradesh lags in organ transplants, with only 1 kidney and 4 liver cadaver transplants in 2022, highlighting a critical gap in awareness and infrastructure.
Published on Mar 26, 2025 08:26 AM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow
LMC warns govt depts of account seizures over ₹102 cr tax dues
LMC’s chief tax fixation officer, Ashok Singh, has instructed tax inspectors to tighten measures against departments that have defaulted for two years.
Updated on Mar 25, 2025 09:07 PM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow
Food apps make Sehri, Iftar stress-free
With several restaurants in the city now open for most parts of the night, several people order food for their pre-dawn meal via online food delivery apps
Published on Mar 25, 2025 08:18 AM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow
Gomti choked, water turns ‘green carpet’ near Kudia Ghat
Oxygen levels declining rapidly due to excessive growth of water hyacinth; work to remove weeds to start from March 2, says environmentalist
Published on Mar 18, 2025 05:46 AM IST
At odds with mayor, BJP corporators asked to raise budget concerns on March 18
BJP corporators boycott a meeting with Lucknow Mayor Sushma Kharkwal over budget concerns, leading to a rift and a postponed discussion on the ₹4,236 crore budget.
Published on Mar 12, 2025 07:12 AM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow
Ansal township residents want govt to provide essential services
In light of this situation, the residents’ welfare association is now seeking the intervention of the state government, requesting that the Lucknow Municipal Corporation take over maintenance and development responsibilities of the colony.
Published on Mar 08, 2025 05:12 AM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow:
Food adulteration: Crackdown lacks sting as cases linger for decades
This delay further empowers the perpetrators of food adulteration as they continue to evade the consequences of their actions. The FSDA labs take also two to three months to test a sample
Published on Mar 07, 2025 05:32 AM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow
Jewar gets 47% share of outlay for civil aviation
For other airports, ₹1,000 crore was set aside for land acquisition and ₹100 crore for construction activities.
Published on Feb 21, 2025 10:12 AM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow
UP Budget 2025-26: Govt loosens purse strings for tourism growth
₹400 cr earmarked for CM’s tourism sites’ dev scheme, ₹150 cr for Ayodhya, ₹125 cr for Mathura
Published on Feb 20, 2025 10:05 PM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow
UP Budget 2025-26: Govt loosens purse strings for tourism growth
₹400 cr earmarked for CM’s tourism sites’ dev scheme, ₹150 cr for Ayodhya, ₹125 cr for Mathura
Published on Feb 20, 2025 09:10 PM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow
Airfares through the roof, flights to Prayagraj touch ₹56k mark
The surge in ticket prices comes as airlines capitalise on the heightened demand, with lakhs of devotees reaching Prayagraj for the auspicious Mahakumbh.
Published on Jan 29, 2025 08:44 AM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow
Mahakumbh of researchers: Data scientists make bee-line for fair to record whys, wherefores
Researchers accept UP govt’s invitation to study economic, social and management-related issues at the largest religious gathering on Earth
Published on Jan 08, 2025 10:57 PM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow
Over a month after inauguration, PGI’s Advanced Diabetes Centre treats none
The institute hurried with inauguration despite the centre not being fully operational. Built at a cost of ₹63 crore, the facility was expected to serve patients from across the state.
Updated on Nov 30, 2024 05:12 AM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow
Does premier medical centre need a surgical healing touch?
Just three liver transplants in five years at SGPGI’s Centre for Hepatobiliary Diseases and Transplantation raise a host of questions despite state-of-art facilities
Published on Nov 29, 2024 01:09 PM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow
674 more skilled workers undergo skill testing for jobs in Israel
Despite concerns about safety amid war, skilled workers from Uttar Pradesh are preparing to work in Israel's construction sector, with training ongoing.
Updated on Nov 28, 2024 07:58 AM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow
Ansals’ ₹9.72cr power dues: Residents say they pay upfront, claim unlawful billing practices
In a letter to the MD of MVVNL and the secretary of UPERC, the residents explained that they are pre-paying for electricity through prepaid meters
Updated on Nov 19, 2024 07:46 AM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow
Urdu Akademi sees growing interest among non-Muslims
Alok Srivastava, media coordinator at Urdu Akademi, said, “The diversity of students, from working professionals to retired government officials, is a striking feature of our courses. Urdu Drama, RJ (Radio Jockeying) in Urdu, and Kitabat (Urdu Language) courses are particularly popular among Hindu participants.”
Updated on Nov 14, 2024 06:16 AM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow
Will Lucknow-Prayagraj road widening project see completion before Mahakumbh?
The project, which includes the stretch between Rae Bareli and Prayagraj, is critical to accommodate the surge in traffic expected for the fair
Updated on Nov 13, 2024 09:26 AM IST
Chhath Puja: Devotees ready, ghats decked up, but Lucknow’s Gomti unfit for bathing
River water classified in ‘E’ category, indicating it is unfit for bathing; authorities say they have ‘chemical cure’ to fix the problem before devotees turn up
Updated on Nov 07, 2024 06:02 AM IST
Govt focuses on ensuring best facilities for Kalpwasis at Mahakumbh
From ration to sanitation, state govt taking care of every basic need to make it a memorable experience
Updated on Nov 06, 2024 06:20 AM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow
A night to remember: Laser show and fireworks wow temple town
From traditional dances and mesmerising ballets to dramatic re-enactments, the celebrations presented a great display of Indian traditions
Updated on Oct 31, 2024 08:50 AM IST