India`s N-plants unaffected by Iran earthquake: NPCIL

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 16, 2013, 19:58

Nuclear plants in Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan remained unaffected by the earthquake that hit the Pakistan-Iran border region this evening, impact of which was widely felt in northwest India.

Kudankulam reactor to be heated up to maximum

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 12:55

Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP) officials are confident about increasing the first reactor systems` temperature to 280 degrees Centigrade in a day or two while electrical systems in the second unit have been charged.

Can`t believe no solution to Jharkhand coal fires: Khurshid

Last Updated: Thursday, December 13, 2012, 20:05

External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid said he cannot believe that there was no solution to underground fires in coal fields of Jharia, in BJP-ruled Jharkhand, that has been smoking for 25 years.

L&T bags Rs 732 crore order from NPCIL

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 5, 2012, 17:44

"The contract underlines L&T's growing contribution in the Indian nuclear energy sector and strengthens its long- standing relationship with NPCIL," the company said.

Kudankulam: The wait continues for Nuclear Power Corp

Last Updated: Monday, December 3, 2012, 20:30

India`s atomic power plant operator NPCIL continues to wait for the sectoral regulator`s nod to start the heating up process at the first unit of KNPP, said an official on Monday.

Govt proposes to list NPCIL on bourses

Last Updated: Friday, November 30, 2012, 13:30

The Finance Ministry has proposed to list Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) on the stock exchanges by selling 10 per cent government stake.

Work starts on metallic fuel reactor at Kalpakkam

Last Updated: Monday, November 12, 2012, 17:47

: Initial steps for the construction of another fast-breeder test reactor powered by metallic fuel at Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) complex at Kalpakkam has begun.

Kudankulam N-plant two steps away from going critical: NPCIL

Last Updated: Friday, October 19, 2012, 16:33

India`s first 1000 MW atomic power plant built with Russian collaboration at Kudankulam is just two steps away from going critical, a top official said on Friday.

Will halt Kudankulam if safety measures not met: SC

Last Updated: Thursday, September 27, 2012, 13:37

The Supreme Court on Thursday made it clear that it can stop commissioning of the Kudankulam nuclear power plant if it finds that the mandatory safety requirements for it have not been put in place.

Fact-finding team flays police action on anti-nuke protestors

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 26, 2012, 20:02

An independent fact finding team asked the NHRC and the SC to take a serious note of alleged police atrocities on protesters.

Kudankulam to comply with AERB stipulations

Last Updated: Saturday, September 15, 2012, 14:37

The NPCIL is still in the process of complying with the pre-conditions laid down by the atomic regulator for fuelling the first reactor at the KNPP.

Nalco to invest Rs 40K crore on various projects; keen on energy

Last Updated: Thursday, August 16, 2012, 12:08

Aluminium giant Nalco, which has plans to invest around Rs 40,000 crore in various new as well as existing projects, has a special focus on its entry into the energy sector - especially its joint venture with nuclear power major NPCIL, a top official said Thursday.