Japan regulator urges monitoring of Fukushima sea

Last Updated: Thursday, August 29, 2013, 17:32

Japan`s nuclear regulator said on Thursday that it is largely unknown what impact radioactive water leaking from the country`s wrecked nuclear plant is having on the Pacific Ocean and the situation must be monitored more closely.

Saudi Arabia to have 16 nuclear reactors by 2030

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 27, 2013, 13:43

Power demand in Saudi Arabia is estimated to grow seven to eight percent during the next 10 years.

Kudankulam to start generating 1000 MW by October

Last Updated: Friday, August 23, 2013, 15:34

The Kudankulam nuclear reactor will start generating 1000 MW of power by October end, Union Minister V Narayanasamy on Friday said.

Nuclear fission progressing smoothly in Kudankulam plant

Last Updated: Sunday, July 14, 2013, 13:37

India`s 21st nuclear reactor at Kudankulam in Tamil Nadu is functioning well after it began nuclear fission process for the first time Saturday night, a senior official said Sunday.

Iran`s nuclear reactor hit by `malfunction`: Official

Last Updated: Monday, June 10, 2013, 19:17

Iran`s Russian-built Bushehr nuclear power plant has suffered a malfunction in its main generator, the Islamic Republic`s ambassador to Moscow said on Monday.

US troubled with Iran`s progress in N- reactor construction

Last Updated: Monday, June 10, 2013, 13:37

Iran has taken crucial step towards completing its IR-40 nuclear reactor in Arak heavy water facility but US feels concerned about their nuclear progress.

Iran quake rattles region near nuke reactor

Last Updated: Monday, May 6, 2013, 14:46

Iran says a moderate earthquake rattled a region near the country`s main nuclear reactor, but there were no reports of damage or deaths in the surrounding area.

INS Arihant nuke reactor to be activated in 2-3 weeks: DRDO

Last Updated: Sunday, May 5, 2013, 00:10

Moving towards completing its nuclear triad, India will activate the atomic reactor on-board the indigenous nuclear submarine INS Arihant in the "next two to three weeks" paving way for its operational deployment by the Navy soon.

Study tour reveals nuke crisis hit Fukushima products now radioactive free

Last Updated: Thursday, March 28, 2013, 17:53

Nuclear disaster in Japan`s Fukushima 2 years ago, appears now to be gradually receding, with officials saying daily essentials such as rice, vegetables are free of radioactive substance.

China, Pak conclude secret deal on nuclear reactor

Last Updated: Saturday, March 23, 2013, 10:12

China has secretly entered into an agreement with Pakistan to construct a third nuclear reactor at Chashma in Punjab province that the Obama administration says will violate Beijing`s promises.

Japan’s Monju nuclear reactor undergoes safety inspection

Last Updated: Monday, March 4, 2013, 13:52

Japanese authorities began a regular safety inspection today of the prototype fast-breeder nuclear reactor Monju following a series of discoveries of sloppy equipment checks by the operator.