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
Transport Nagar building collapse : Owner ignored alarming cracks, requests for repair
As per reports, tenants and employees consistently complained about poor conditions, including water seepage from the rooftop, crumbling pillars and the general threat to their safety. According to officials, there is ample proof indicating that the building was at risk of collapse as early as two-and- a-half months before the disaster.
Updated on Sep 11, 2024 08:54 AM IST
Authorities red-flag houses near airport, 50 on demolition radar
The concerns revolve around the potential threat these constructions pose to the safe take-off and landing of aircraft
Updated on Aug 29, 2024 08:10 AM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow
Lko’s Dwarikadheesh Temple: A 400-year-old | marvel with mystical allure
In a city known for its rich history and cultural diversity, the Dwarikadheesh Temple in Chowk stands out as a beacon of spirituality and tradition. For devotees and tourists alike, it offers a unique opportunity to experience the essence of Mathura’s sacredness within the vibrant streets of Lucknow.
Updated on Aug 26, 2024 10:50 AM IST
Vikas Nagar road cave-ins: Fault lies in 2-km sewer line, reveals survey
A 2 km sewer line in Vikas Nagar has developed multiple cracks and leaks, causing road cave-ins. Officials call for immediate replacement due to significant risks.
Updated on Aug 24, 2024 09:16 AM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow
Over 1,000 dairies in municipal limits put Lucknow’s smart city dream at risk
In March 2022, the NGT issued an additional order mandating the removal of dairies from within municipal boundaries.
Published on Aug 13, 2024 10:59 PM IST
Greener pastures continue to lure govt hosp doctors in Lucknow to private fold
In a government set-up, the reward for work is missing. Money may be one reason, but job satisfaction too went missing in the past few years as politicisation of campuses made work difficult, says former faculty of KGMU
Published on Aug 07, 2024 09:52 PM IST
Govt’s CM Vaishwik Nagarodaya Yojana to streamline projects
This ambitious initiative seeks to streamline ongoing Central and State sector projects, avoiding redundancy and promoting efficiency through the integration of technology, stakeholder engagement, and robust oversight mechanisms
Updated on Aug 05, 2024 08:30 AM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow
Soon, green cremations at Ayodhya’s Baikunth Dham to protect river Saryu from pollution
The cremation site includes two electric pyre platforms for eco-friendly cremation, two green pyre sheds reducing wood usage, and 18 traditional pyre sheds
Published on Aug 02, 2024 09:07 PM IST
U.P.’s first day care centre for senior citizens set to open in Lucknow
At the centre, elderly citizens will have the option to stay from morning until night. The centre will offer facilities like a small library, a multi-purpose hall, music, yoga, meditation, sports and food
Published on Jul 26, 2024 10:55 PM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow
Amid mega revival plans, Kukrail’s origin still neglected
Work on the revival of Kukrail river (which shrank to a drain over the years), development of a riverfront and subsequent beautification project is going on full throttle in the city, but ironically its origin in Asti village in Bakshi Ka Talab is in a deplorable state, with shrinking water channels and encroachments proliferating .
Updated on Jul 26, 2024 07:34 AM IST
Kukrail riverfront development plan still on track, says official
Various government departments are involved in rejuvenating Kukrail river, including restoration of 22 ponds and development of five additional ponds in vicinity
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 09:00 AM IST
Lucknow: Wall bars all vehicles, except two-wheelers, on 110-year-old Pucca Pul
After the construction of the wall, the entry to the Pucca Pul has been narrowed significantly, causing a large number of vehicles to seek alternative routes.
Updated on Jul 16, 2024 08:22 AM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow
AIMPLB to challenge UCC in Uttarakhand, SC ruling on maintenance
AIMPLB to challenge SC ruling on maintenance for Muslim divorcee women beyond Iddat. Also to contest UCC in Uttarakhand, citing violation of personal laws.
Updated on Jul 15, 2024 06:06 AM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow
Residents see red over markings on houses in Kukrail ‘green belt’
As the tension mounts, residents of these localities on the floodplain stand united in their resolve to fight for their homes, seeking justice and clarity from authorities
Updated on Jul 13, 2024 05:12 AM IST
AIMPLB may challenge SC ruling on alimony to divorced Muslim women
The ruling has triggered a heated debate within the Muslim community and among various personal law boards. The AIMPLB’s position is rooted in the belief that the order contradicts Islamic Shariat law, which stipulates that a husband is obligated to pay maintenance only during the Iddat period (a three-and-a-quarter month timeframe) following a divorce. After this period, a woman is free to remarry or live independently, and the former husband is no longer responsible for her maintenance.
Updated on Jul 12, 2024 08:52 AM IST
Food for thought: Soaring prices burn a hole in common man’s ‘thali’
The skyrocketing prices have severely impacted the middle class, while the poor receive free rations from the government and the rich remain relatively unaffected.
Updated on Jul 11, 2024 09:18 AM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow
Lucknow’s iconic Pucca Pul closed to heavy vehicles after 110 years
It was constructed by British officers after dismantling the old Shahi Pul, a stone bridge commissioned by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula in 1780.
Updated on Jul 11, 2024 08:48 AM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow
Saving Lucknow’s Haider Canal: Proposed 8.2 km elevated road to cost ₹770 Crore
Obtaining the required NOC from the irrigation department and other regulatory bodies will be crucial
Updated on Jul 06, 2024 08:30 AM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow
Ponds along Kukrail river, Sautal Lake to be revived
LMC, which will oversee the development of Kukrail riverfront, has prepared a draft for the formation of an SPV, which will be in the name of Lucknow Riverfront Development Corporation Ltd
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 05:54 AM IST
Rainwater conservation stagnates in Lucknow’s govt buildings
Out of 110 central government and 587 state government buildings, a mere 160 are fitted with these essential systems, highlighting a significant gap in the city’s water conservation efforts.
Updated on Jun 26, 2024 06:12 AM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow
Birth, death certificates: Citizens voice concern over “cumbersome” new rules
The measures are part of broader efforts to streamline administrative procedures, check fraud and enhance governance transparency, the authorities argue
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 07:28 AM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow
Smugglers’ escape from Lucknow airport: Alleged kingpin nabbed
On April 3, 29 gold smugglers managed to escape the custody of customs officials at the Lucknow airport
Updated on Jun 17, 2024 05:54 AM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow
‘Civic storm’ brewing in Lucknow ahead of monsoon?
Lucknow is in a race against time as only 520 of the 1288 drains have been cleaned by mid-June, posing a threat of waterlogging in case of heavy rains
Updated on Jun 14, 2024 09:00 AM IST
Groundwater depletion in Lucknow: Three R mantra can turn the table
There is need to recharge, reclaim and rejuvenate water bodies for proper maintenance of groundwater table for future generations, along with balanced urbanization with sustainability, suggest environmentalists
Updated on Jun 13, 2024 05:08 AM IST
Decoding Lucknow’s water stress
With the city expanding, household water demand is expected to exceed 1000 MLD and commercial use is likely to surpass 800 MLD. Without proactive measures to recharge the water table, Lucknow faces a grim future, say environmentalists
Updated on Jun 12, 2024 06:18 AM IST
Lucknow digs deep for water, greens raise concern
The city has nearly 750 govt-operated tubewells and 550 private ones. With urban expansion, the number is expected to surpass 2,000 in coming years, with water extraction projected to exceed 2,200 MLD in five years. In a series beginning today, HT gives a lowdown on groundwater depletion in rural and urban areas of the state capital
Updated on Jun 11, 2024 05:00 AM IST
U.P. bypolls: SP wrests Duddhi, retains Gainsari; BJP secures Dadraul, Lucknow East
In the Lucknow East assembly seat, a traditional BJP stronghold, where by-election was held concurrently with the Lok Sabha elections on May 20, BJP candidate OP Srivastava received 142314 votes.
Updated on Jun 05, 2024 05:16 AM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow
Escape from Lucknow airport: 50 days on, 29 smugglers still out of agency’s bounds
Amid numerous suspicions, what officials know for certain is that while 28 of them hail from Rampur’s Tanda village, one smuggler is from Uttarakhand, and all of them know each other well.
Updated on May 23, 2024 07:08 AM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow
When Purvanchal was dotted by Left flags
Communist parties in Uttar Pradesh have faded, failing to win seats in decades. Once dominant in regions like Varanasi, Mau, and Ghazipur, they now struggle against identity politics.
Updated on May 22, 2024 07:24 AM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow
Low voting in Lko: Why efforts failed? Here are possible reasons
Lucknow officials identify reasons for low voter turnout in Lok Sabha polls: inaccurate voter list, youth migration, urban apathy. Plans to address challenges for future elections.
Updated on May 22, 2024 06:02 AM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow