Sri Lanka concerned over Indian N-plants

Last Updated: Sunday, April 8, 2012, 22:28

Concerned over nuclear power plants located in south India, the Sri Lankan govt plans to raise the issue before IAEA.

Gilani holds meeting to strengthen security of nuclear plants

Last Updated: Saturday, March 17, 2012, 23:35

Pak PM held a meeting and discussed measure to strengthen the security of the country`s nuclear power plants in light of last year`s Fukushima disaster.

China to resume N-plants construction

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 23:19

China will resume constructing nuclear power plants that had been halted following an accident last year in Japan.

Japan to let nuclear plants run after 40-year cap

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 22:13

If the 40-year-rule is applied, 36 reactors would have to close by 2030, the Asahi newspaper reported.

Nuclear plants need to be hardened: Scientist

Last Updated: Friday, December 16, 2011, 19:37

Nuclear plants across the globe need to be hardened and re-evaluated beyond the design basis to withstand natural calamities and hazards.

Indian nuclear plants to bolster safety measures

Last Updated: Sunday, December 11, 2011, 13:24

India`s atomic energy regulator has decided to renew the operational licence of all the 20 atomic power plants in the country.

Concern on N-safety not addressed: NGO to SC

Last Updated: Sunday, December 4, 2011, 12:07

The NGO Common Cause placed before SC the letters and representations made by some bureaucrats, defence officials and scientists on the issue.

Ex-bureaucrats, scientists move SC against N-plant

Last Updated: Monday, November 14, 2011, 19:27

They have filed a joint PIL pleading that the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010, be declared as unconstitutional.

China surprised over news of sale of N-plants to Pak

Last Updated: Monday, November 14, 2011, 19:23

A report last week claimed that Pakistan plans to buy two Chinese-made 1000 MW nuclear reactors for installation at Karachi.

SC directs NGOs to approach PM on N-plants

Last Updated: Monday, November 14, 2011, 08:40

The Supreme Court Monday asked NGOs Common Cause and Centre for Public Interest Litigation (CPIL) to first approach the Prime Minister or the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) for addressing their concerns on the safety and cost effectiveness of nuclear plants being set up in the country.