France waits for India to clarify N-liability framework

France waits for India to clarify N-liability framework New Delhi: In the midst of the run-up to the French presidential elections, France has been in dialogue with India to clarify issues relating to the nuclear liability law, and is waiting for New Delhi to establish the legal framework before signing commercial contracts for setting up atomic reactors. Last month, French nuclear experts had come to India and held talks with Indian experts to clarify issues relating to the...
02:58 AM, Apr 06, 2012

Japan quake anniversary: Nuclear safety in focus

Japan quake anniversary: Nuclear safety in focus Houston: The anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami that destroyed communities along the northeast coast of Japan and crippled a large nuclear plant has focused nuclear supporters and foes on safety and the future of atomic power. In the United States, regulators on Friday issued the first formal rule changes to make nuclear plants safer based on recommendations from last year's Fukushima industry task force. Since the March 11 disaster,...
08:21 AM, Mar 10, 2012

Nuclear reactors not affected by cyclone 'Thane'

Nuclear reactors not affected by cyclone 'Thane' Chennai: It was business as usual at the Kalpakkam atomic power plants, around 80 km from Chennai, even as cyclone Thane lashed the coastal districts affecting normal life on Friday. The two power plants of Madras Atomic Power Station (MAPS) located on the Kalpakkam coast were generating power as usual, though necessary precautions against the cyclone have been taken, said a senior official. "Both the units are generating 150 MW...
05:08 PM, Dec 30, 2011
'Indian nuclear reactors can handle calamities'

'Indian nuclear reactors can handle calamities'

Talking to CNN-IBN, Atomic Energy Commission Chairman Srikumar Bannerji said Indian reactors have been built to handle seismic activity and tsunamis, and have faced both. He also said India is closely monitoring the situation in Japan. ...
04:53 PM, Mar 15, 2011

Chile upgrades tsunami alert for its coastline

Chile upgrades tsunami alert for its coastline Santiago: Chile on Friday upgraded a tsunami alert for its coastline and remote Easter Island territory after waves triggered by a massive earthquake in Japan hit Hawaii, and said it would evacuate flood-prone areas along the mainland coast. Chile was hit by a magnitude 8.8 quake and ensuing tsunamis a year ago that hammered towns, roads and industries in south central Chile, killed more than 500 people and caused an...
07:40 AM, Mar 12, 2011

Maharashtra to get two nuclear reactors

Maharashtra to get two nuclear reactors Mumbai: The French President' Nicholas Sarkozy's visit has meant the two proposed nuclear reactors in Maharashtra's Jaitapur has been given the go-ahead. But land acquisition and environmental concerns remain, as protests continue in Jaitapur. Sarkozy and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh have signed an agreement to begin construction of two nuclear reactors at Jaitapur in Maharashtra. It would be one of the largest nuclear power stations in the world. But what...
09:53 PM, Dec 06, 2010

China likely to fulfill Pak's nuke dreams

China likely to fulfill Pak's nuke dreams It's expected to announce its decision at the Nuclear Security Group meeting being held in New Zealand on Thursday. ...
12:51 PM, Jun 23, 2010

India should assume Pak has N-power: Anil Kakodkar

India should assume Pak has N-power: Anil Kakodkar Kakodkar was talking on if Pak reactors should be a cause of worry for India. ...
09:01 AM, Feb 06, 2009

Nuke payback time: US urges India to buy American!

Nuke payback time: US urges India to buy American! David Mulford is hardselling US nuclear industry to India. ...
07:42 PM, Nov 15, 2008

China to help Pakistan build nuke reactors

China to help Pakistan build nuke reactors China wants to improve civil N-cooperation with Pakistan. ...
06:57 PM, Oct 18, 2008

Kalam hails NSG waiver, says nobody can stop us

Kalam hails NSG waiver, says nobody can stop us The former prez spoke to CNN-IBN hours after the landmark decision. ...
05:24 PM, Sep 07, 2008

Iran threatens to nuke Israel, US military bases

Iran threatens to nuke Israel, US military bases Country says it would attack if there is 'smallest move' move against it. ...
08:58 PM, Jul 12, 2008

Putin comes calling to India

Putin comes calling to India Russian President Putin is the Chief Guest for R-Day celebrations, but there's much more to his visit than that. ...
08:03 AM, Jan 25, 2007
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