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
Pension scam: Audit verification of all 50K accounts at Collectorate ordered
The verification and audit for such pensioners whose pension is released through various banks was ordered after a woman accountant of the treasury office and her aides were accused of being involved in a scam worth over ₹1.37 crore.
Updated on Dec 07, 2023 09:14 AM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow
Buoyed by PM’s praise, LMC to develop 4 more Miyawaki forests in Lucknow
Now, mayor Sushma Kharakwal has reiterated her responsibility to ensure a clean environment while citing the transformative potential of Miyawaki forests.
Published on Dec 03, 2023 10:57 PM IST
Clarity in departmental roles essential to eliminate dark zones: LMC commissioner Inderjeet Singh
Consolidating street light responsibilities under LMC would streamline accountability, preventing confusion that arises when multiple departments handle the same task.
Published on Dec 02, 2023 08:07 PM IST
Waste No More! Lucknow’s 20 lakh tonnes of garbage set for scientific elimination
Now, Bhoomi Green Energy has stepped in, pledging to treat and eliminate this colossal waste within a tight timeframe of 15 months.
Updated on Nov 30, 2023 07:09 PM IST
Halal-certified products: Raids conducted in Lko to nip parallel economy in the bud
The assistant commissioner of FSDA said that till now no city restaurant has been raided but a warning has been issued to all establishments not to sell Halal-certified food items in the future
Published on Nov 22, 2023 10:35 PM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow
Varanasi-bound aircraft develops snag mid-air, returns to Lucknow
Passengers alleged that airline officials did not make efforts to re-route them and only volunteered to offer an overnight bus ride to Varanasi
Updated on Nov 16, 2023 05:14 AM IST
Lucknow readies 110 locations for Chhath celebrations
Millions of Bhojpuri-speaking people in Lucknow, India, are choosing to stay in the city for the Chhath celebrations, instead of returning home. The city, which is home to around 12 lakh Bhojpuri speakers, is expecting over 5 lakh people to gather at the Lakshman Mela Ground for the festivities. Artificial ponds have been created at 110 locations in the city to accommodate the large number of participants. The celebrations will feature cultural activities and have attracted the attention of political leaders. Crowd management arrangements have been made by the district administration, police, and civic bodies.
Updated on Nov 15, 2023 09:49 PM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow
Slumber to soaring spirits, two-day Jamghat brings bustle to kite market in Lucknow
Tanglers start preparing for Jamghat a month before Diwali, collecting the best Manjha, Saddi (threads), kites and the best of the tapes required for mending kites.
Published on Nov 14, 2023 07:47 PM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow
UPPCB’s advisory goes for a toss as Lucknowites burst firecrackers worth over ₹50 cr
The aftermath of the revelry painted a grim picture as a blanket of smoke and haze covered parts of Lucknow.
Updated on Nov 14, 2023 06:19 PM IST
Lucknow Mahotsav not to visit city this year too!
The Lucknow Mahotsav, a festival celebrating art and culture, has been cancelled indefinitely due to undisclosed reasons, disappointing locals.
Updated on Nov 11, 2023 07:24 PM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow
Despite dwindling sales, cracker traders expect ₹300-crore business
In 2022, sales figures from wholesalers in UP were ₹190-250 crore. But this year, we expect sales to reach ₹300 crore, says cracker traders’ assn chief
Updated on Nov 10, 2023 07:20 AM IST
Luxury Legacy: U.P. gears up to transform heritage buildings into 5-star hotels; tender opening on Nov 7
The project, designed to invigorate tourism in the state capital and other regions of Uttar Pradesh, has garnered strong support from principal secretary of the tourism and culture department, Mukesh Meshram.
Updated on Nov 03, 2023 06:14 AM IST
Critical care: Lack of beds, VVIP culture hitting PGI dept functioning
Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) in India is under scrutiny after a former BJP MP's son was refused admission to the ICU. The hospital is reportedly facing a high patient load and a shortage of critical care beds. The incident has prompted criticism of the lack of transparency in the admission process. The Uttar Pradesh government has ordered a probe into the death of the former MP's son. The hospital's director has said that there is a proposal to increase the number of critical care beds.
Updated on Oct 30, 2023 10:30 PM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow
Critical care at SGPGIMS: Lack of beds, VVIP culture hitting dept functioning
Patients without VVIP status struggle to get admitted to the critical care medicine unit of SGPGIMS, with most beds reserved for VVIPs and the admission process lacking transparency. There are only 20 CCM beds in a hospital of 1,600 beds, causing many patients to be refused admission. The hospital director suggests increasing CCM beds in other hospitals to alleviate the load. There is a proposal to increase the number of beds in the CCM at SGPGIMS. Attendees in the waiting list express frustration with the lack of transparency in the admission process.
Updated on Oct 30, 2023 06:41 PM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow
4,000 madrasas near Indo-Nepal border under SIT lens over foreign funding
These religious schools have come under the scrutiny of the state government due to their receipt of foreign contributions.
Updated on Oct 25, 2023 09:51 PM IST
SIT to probe misuse of donations by madrasas
The decision was taken after information about anti-national activities and forced conversion being promoted with foreign donations. The SIT will give notice to all the madrasas and seek information about the transactions in Foreign Exchange Earning Accounts (EEFC). After this, those madrasas which are receiving funds from abroad will be listed and then it will be probed as to from which countries this money has been sent and in which activities it has been used.
Updated on Oct 23, 2023 07:14 AM IST
LMC may get NGT’s ‘Red Card’ as 100 football fields of waste loom over Lucknow
The ominous sight of this football field-sized waste expanse can be witnessed at the Shivri waste treatment plant on the outskirts of Lucknow.
Published on Oct 19, 2023 08:24 PM IST
Devotion meets ‘Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb’: In Awadh’s Ramlila, Salman can also be Ram
In this unique Ramlila, staged in Bakshi-Ka-Talab, all central characters are portrayed by Muslims while their Hindu brethren revel in lifelike performances.
Published on Oct 18, 2023 05:59 AM IST
Living Legacy: At Lohia Park’s Ram Leela, Awadhi flair meets Parsi drama
What truly sets this Ram Leela apart is that all roles, including Sita, Mandodari, Shoorpanakha, Taadka, and other female characters from the Ramayan, are portrayed by males.
Updated on Oct 17, 2023 07:48 AM IST
Ayodhya mosque to be named after the Prophet; design finalised
Around 1,000 clerics of various Muslim sects met in Mumbai to finalise the design of the proposed mosque; it will be inspired by ancient Islamic architecture
Updated on Oct 13, 2023 01:59 AM IST
Decades-Long Dilemma: Lack of liver transplants at SGPGIMS sparks outcry; patients voice concern
A comprehensive analysis of liver transplants at SGPGIMS reveals a disheartening truth -- not a single liver transplant is being performed annually.
Updated on Oct 13, 2023 08:38 AM IST
Lucknow Mahotsav to stage a comeback after 5-year hiatus
While boating would be the new attraction at the Mahotsav, the 10-day event will be a kaleidoscope of performances by local/ international and Bollywood artistes, food stalls, mushairas, kavi sammelans, Yuva Mahotsav and other competitions
Updated on Oct 13, 2023 05:12 AM IST
Denied entry, Akhilesh scales locked gate to pay tribute to JP on birth anniversary
The SP chief, who was accompanied by party worker, alleged that a wall of iron sheet was installed there just to stop him from garlanding the statue of the socialist leader
Updated on Oct 12, 2023 07:56 AM IST
Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow
Akhilesh Yadav jumps over locked gate to garland Jayprakash Narayan’s statue
Samajwadi Party workers created a ruckus amid a heavy police deployment demanding the authorities allow Yadav entry into Jayprakash Narayan International Centre on a bus
Published on Oct 11, 2023 03:42 PM IST
No Vacancy! Lucknow hotels fully booked ahead of India-England showdown
Room rates in various city hotels have skyrocketed, and industry officials assert that seizing this profitable opportunity is entirely justified.
Published on Oct 08, 2023 10:44 PM IST
AI helping Lucknow cops rein in ‘rowdy roadies’
Intelligent Traffic Mgmt System combines high-speed cameras and infrared flashes to capture clear images of vehicles and detect potential offences too
Updated on Oct 07, 2023 06:12 AM IST
Raja of Mahmudabad: Elegant, erudite royal scion who battled to reclaim heritage
Death is unlikely to diminish the renown of the Raja who passed away early on Wednesday after a prolonged illness
Updated on Oct 05, 2023 06:18 AM IST
Treasure trove: Gandhi’s ‘khadau’ and letters in Urdu at Farangi Mahal
Gandhi’s letters and telegrams to freedom fighter Abdul Bari Farangi Mahali and his other things including a pair of ‘khadau’ are with the family of Adnan Abdul Wali, the great grandson of Bari
Updated on Oct 03, 2023 08:22 AM IST
A girls’ college that has its roots in Mahatma Gandhi’s vision
How a ‘pinch of flour’ for freedom fighters and revolutionaries translated into establishment of Chutki Bhandar Girls’ College, which stands as a symbol of women empowerment
Updated on Oct 02, 2023 10:33 PM IST
Ghalib’s ‘andaz-e-bayan’ finds favour even with Gen X
The ongoing National Book Fair in Balrampur Gardens is recording a surprisingly good sale of anthologies of couplets and ghazals written by the likes of Mirza Ghalib, ‘Daagh’ Dehlvi, Ibrahim ‘Zauq’, Momin Khan ‘Momin’ and Asrar-ul-Haq ‘Majaz’ etc. In fact, poetry sales are soaring, leaving behind books on politics and politicians, say the sellers, adding the former are catching the fancy of Lucknow youths more.
Updated on Sep 30, 2023 05:46 AM IST
