Chetan Chauhan is National Affairs Editor. A journalist for over two decades, he has written extensively on social sector and politics with special focus on environment and political economy.
Articles by Chetan Chauhan
Elections 2022: Both Congress and BJP wary of ‘Dhumal factor’ in Himachal Pradesh
Prem Kumar Dhumal’s biggest success was in 1998 when he became the chief minister with the help of former Union communications and information technology minister Sukh Ram
Published on Nov 01, 2022 01:23 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh election is BJP-Cong battle, accept challenge: CM to HT
Thakur said two days are left for the withdrawal of nominations and he hopes they will be able to convince some of the rebels to withdraw
Updated on Oct 27, 2022 03:16 PM IST
Himachal polls: BJP hopes to repeat 2017 sweep in CM Thakur’s home district
In 2017, the BJP swept the district -- the second-largest after Kangra -- and won all 10 seats.
Updated on Oct 27, 2022 05:15 AM IST
Chetan Chauhan, Seraj (mandi):
BJP hasn’t fulfilled any promise, failed to take state forward: Pratibha Singh
Pratibha Singh, the Himachal Congress chief says the Congress will return to power in the state which goes to polls on November 12 ( results will be declared on December 8)
Updated on Oct 26, 2022 05:05 AM IST
Chetan Chauhan, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
30 years on, apple growers’, govt staff’s concerns again in focus in Himachal
Apple production, spread across Shimla, Kullu, Kinnaur and parts of Mandi districts contributes 13.5% to the state gross domestic product with annual turnover of over ₹6,000 crore.
Updated on Oct 26, 2022 10:44 AM IST
Chetan Chauhan, Hindustan Times, Shimla
Believe Cong brass will fulfil their commitment on Rajasthan CM post: Pilot camp
Former Rajasthan deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot and his team have decided not to “confront” MLAs close to chief minister Ashok Gehlot but “wait and watch” the decision of the Congress high command.
Updated on Sep 27, 2022 12:07 AM IST
Chetan Chauhan and Sachin Saini, Jaipur/new Delhi
We have faith in party high command: Sachin Pilot camp
A Rajasthan legislator close to Sachin Pilot said they believe the party high command will fulfil its commitment to make Pilot the chief minister
Published on Sep 26, 2022 08:07 PM IST
Chetan Chauhan and Sachin Saini
Agnipath file a ‘secret’, cannot share info: Defence ministry reply on RTI
The reason for denying the information sought by Pune-based RTI activist, Vihar Durve, is not covered under sections 8 and 9 of the transparency law, according to RTI experts. Sections 8 and 9 list provisions under which information can be denied.
Updated on Sep 11, 2022 07:03 AM IST
Chetan Chauhan, New Delhi
‘Secret file’: Govt refuses to share deliberation details behind Agnipath scheme
The Defence Ministry denied information sought by Pune based activist Vihar Durve under the Right to Information (RTI) Act
Updated on Sep 10, 2022 07:50 PM IST
As Soren faces action for holding office of profit, all you need to know about it
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has argued that Soren violated the office of profit rules and sought his disqualification
Published on Aug 26, 2022 12:12 PM IST
Ecostani | In defence of ‘freebies’
Freebies undo historical injustices; bridge inequality gap; help fulfill constitutional promises; and are essential for socioeconomic welfare
Published on Aug 09, 2022 07:03 PM IST
18 months, 11 elections and the BJP’s opportunity and challenge
For a party which takes every election seriously, and plays up the advantages of a “double engine” sarkar — having the same party in power in the state and the Centre — winning state elections is is considered critical to sustaining the party’s strength
Updated on Jul 28, 2022 09:45 PM IST
Ecostani | Despite concerns, the Cheetah project is worth pursuing
The Cheetah Project is a bold experiment in India’s wildlife story
Updated on Jul 25, 2022 09:56 AM IST
Ecostani | VP Poll: The Dhankhar versus Alva battle is all about perception
For the election, Margaret Alva — a minority and a woman —can pose a challenge by raising issues affecting people and Parliament. Dhankar may seek help from old friends.
_1658157499695_1658157921251_1658157921251.jpg "Vice-president candidates Margaret Alva and Jagdeep Dhankar. (File Photos)")
Published on Jul 18, 2022 09:36 PM IST
Ecostani | From Amarnath to Noney, IMD has a credibility challenge
In the case of Amarnath Yatra and Noney landslides, the tragedy was waiting to happen, as nature has provided enough signals, which the authorities ignored.
Published on Jul 12, 2022 12:26 PM IST
Ecostani | As Opposition nominates Sinha, the politics of presidential polls
As India is set to have a new President on July 25, here are the mechanics that drive the presidential elections in India:
Published on Jun 21, 2022 07:27 PM IST
UN study points to difficulties in breeding cheetahs in captivity
As of now, cheetah experts, two from South Africa and one from Namibia, are studying the changes made in the Kuno habitat for cheetah relocation and breeding.
Updated on Jun 20, 2022 01:40 PM IST
Chetan Chauhan, New Delhi
Ecostani | On normal monsoons, IMD data hides more than it reveals
The India Meteorological Department's definition of a normal monsoon requires urgent change. As extreme weather events rise due to the climate crisis, cumulative rainfall alone cannot define a season.
Published on Jun 06, 2022 02:13 PM IST
Ecostani | 2022: The link between climate, extreme weather, and inflation
IPCC’s caution for the future is visible in India today, where we have seen the record coldest and warmest period in less than five months, with the vulnerable set to lose the most
Published on May 16, 2022 08:06 PM IST
Ecostani | Bird population is declining. Here's why
The State of the World’s Birds shows that the birds are losing their homes because of excessive developmental activity and encroachments, especially on the water bodies
Updated on May 09, 2022 08:07 PM IST
Coal shortage, heatwave: States face worst power crisis in 6 years
Power distribution companies fear that the situation will worsen next month if coal supplies do not improve.
Published on Apr 29, 2022 11:24 PM IST
Chetan Chauhan, New Delhi
Coal demand up amid crunch, power concern
Thermal power plants account for 70% of India’s power generation capacity of 3,99,496 MW and according to the power ministry’s website some are running below 30- 40% capacity on account of coal shortage.
Updated on Apr 27, 2022 04:34 AM IST
Chetan Chauhan, New Delhi
Heatwaves, coal shortage spark fear of power crisis
According to officials across seven states, a surge in electricity demand because of a series of heatwaves since mid-March has prompted Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Goa and Karnataka to reduce power supply for industry and reschedule supply for the farming sector.
Updated on Apr 23, 2022 05:28 AM IST
Chetan Chauhan, New Delhi
Ecostani | Is your food healthy or not? FSSAI should clearly tell consumers
Not having the right front-of-package label (FOPL) or a delay in making FOPL mandatory will have an adverse health impact for millions of Indians, as the problem of obesity grows
Published on Apr 05, 2022 12:08 PM IST
Haven’t progressed much on protecting forests for climate mitigation: IPCC report lead author
The report shows how climate change was devastating global ecology and impacting the lives of people
Published on Apr 05, 2022 10:16 AM IST
Examine the cheetah project with an open mind: The Kuno experiment
More than 117 years after the project to rehabilitate lions from Africa failed, the government has readied a five square kilometre enclosure for cheetahs to be brought from Namibia by end of this year.
Published on Mar 24, 2022 05:44 PM IST
83% increase in rejection of RTI applications on national security grounds: Data
In 2019-20, the Central government ministries and departments received 1.29 million RTI applications.
Updated on Mar 05, 2022 02:12 PM IST
Ecostani | The IPCC report is a reality check for India’s climate preparedness
India has climate missions at the Centre and state levels, but a lack of funds remains a hindrance to climate mitigation. The IPCC report comes with dire warnings. India should take note
Published on Mar 03, 2022 06:36 PM IST
Ecostani | 2024: Will an Opposition alliance without the Congress succeed?
As Banerjee of Bengal and Rao of Telangana attempt to stitch together a national front against the BJP, observers believe that this will do more to bolster the ruling party than put up a formidable fight against it
Published on Feb 17, 2022 10:51 AM IST
Ecostani | As voting begins tomorrow, western UP will be the true litmus test
In all elections in the past decade, the party which had done well in western UP has won the elections in the country’s most politically significant state.
Published on Feb 09, 2022 12:02 PM IST