Rawatbhata achieves nuclear power production feat
Becomes second nuclear plant in the world to produce power uninterrupted for 739 days The Atomic Power Station at Rawatbhata achieved a feat on Monday when Unit-5 completed 739 days of uninterrupted
Tarapur APS
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Look into the needs of Tarapur PAPs, Bombay High Court tells govt
The Bombay High Court on Thursday directed the state government to consider giving better fishing facilities and coastal land to the 53 families who have been given alternative accommodation on account
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Consider fishermen's rehab plea: HC to govt
MUMBAI: The BombayHC on Thursday directed the state to consider the request of fishermen, rehabilitated due to the Tarapur atomic plant, for land near coast to store boats and equipment. A division
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Upgrade safety at nuclear plants
A committee appointed by Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) after the Fukushima nuclear accident in March this year has recommended that India’s nuclear power plants (NPPs) should have an emergency facility that will remain functional during calamities like earthquake or tsunami.
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HC orders rent compensation of Rs20L to Tarapur plant PAPs
MUMBAI: The Bombay high court on Thursday directed the state government to pay within three weeks Rs 20.37 lakh to 163 families, displaced due to the Tarapur power plant's construction, as compensation
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Tarapur atomic power plant: Provide water in 16 weeks, says Bombay high court
The Maharashtra government received flak from the Bombay high court on Thursday for its lackadaisical attitude towards the project-affected persons (PAPs) of Tarapur atomic power plant. A division bench
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N-plants can withstand disasters - can face Tsunami, Floods: NPCIL
New Delhi: A nuclear safety review has concluded that Indian nuclear plants will be able to withstand “extreme natural events” like tsunamis, cyclones, floods and dam breaks. The government informed Parliament
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India richer by one of the world's largest uranium reserves
Tummalapalle in Andhra Pradesh could have one of the largest uranium reserves in the world.
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Loopholes in Tarapur nuclear plant rehab package, says NDMA
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has found loopholes in the relief and rehabilitation package offered to villagers affected by the Tarapur atomic power station but said that the government would soon rectify the problem.
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Atomic energy is safe, says Srikumar Banerjee
Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) Chairman Srikumar Banerjee said here on Friday that nuclear power production was safe, given the stringent regulatory mechanism put in place. He was speaking at the 52nd convocation of Sri Venkateswara University after receiving an honorary degree. Dr.
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NDMA for mobile detection at nuclear sites
After Fukushima nuclear disaster, response teams to be set up at all 20 nuclear plants across India The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has recommended setting up of disaster response teams by state governments to address concerns in case of a calamity at any of the 20 nuclear power plants across India. NDMA vice chairman Shashidhar Reddy told Business Standard: