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Little room for walkers: Street vendors, vehicles hijack footpaths

LUCKNOW, July 4 -- Days after the Supreme Court declared the right to walk on safe and demarcated footpaths a fundamental right, an on-ground survey by Hindustan Times has found that pedestrians in Lu... Read More


'Thought it was a genuine job': Relatives defend those arrested

LUCKNOW, July 3 -- A common refrain echoed through the corridors of the sessions court here on Thursday as relatives of those arrested in the alleged fake international call centre case claimed their ... Read More


Lko City bus staff absent, revenue collection hit

LUCKNOW, June 30 -- Nearly a month after conductors attached to Lucknow City Transport Services Limited (LCTSL) went on strike, the city's bus operations continue to function with a severely depleted ... Read More


'eCity Bus UP App' fails commuter test; falls short on route planning

LUCKNOW, June 28 -- Nearly six months after its launch in the testing phase, the 'eCity Bus UP App' is yet to emerge as a reliable tool for city bus commuters. A reality check by Hindustan Times found... Read More


Desperate jump: From fire into looming mobility uncertainty

LUCKNOW, June 25 -- Uncertainty looms large over the future of 3D character artist Jayant Gupta, who suffered severe injuries after jumping from the upper floors of the burning Aliganj building to sav... Read More


Survivors recount horror: Smoke spread fast, escape routes vanished

LUCKNOW, June 24 -- For those who survived Monday's deadly fire in Aliganj, escape came through a combination of instinct, chance and split-second decisions. While many remained trapped inside the smo... Read More


Smoke spread fast, escape routes vanished

LUCKNOW, June 24 -- For those who survived Monday's deadly fire in Aliganj, escape came through a combination of instinct, chance and split-second decisions. While many remained trapped inside the smo... Read More


Temporary barricades at 70 city road cuts likely to become permanent fixtures

LUCKNOW, June 20 -- Nearly 70 road cuts and intersections across the city that have already been closed using temporary police barricades may be permanently sealed with concrete structures as part of ... Read More


Wilting Gomti: Can Lucknow save its lifeline before it's too late?

LUCKNOW, June 5 -- At first glance, the Gomti appears healthier than it has in years. The riverfront is lined with walkers at sunrise, cyclists occupy dedicated tracks and landscaped embankments have ... Read More


Gomti's murky truth emerges as barrage repairs drain river

LUCKNOW, May 20 -- Extensive stretches of the Gomti River have nearly dried up following water flow restrictions due to repair work at the Gomti Barrage, exposing accumulated garbage from the riverbed... Read More