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AERB to reassess safety measures at Indian N-plants

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 15, 2011, 18:25

Atomic Energy Regulatory Board said it would carry out a comprehensive reassessment of safety and emergency mitigation measures at all the Indian nuclear power plants, in the light of the crisis in Japan.

Govt can have a relook at safeguards at nuclear plants: Ramesh

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 15, 2011, 14:10

Govt said it can look at putting in place additional environmental safeguards to ensure safety of the proposed nuclear reactors in Jaitapur in the aftermath of the tsunami in Japan.

Germany suspends deal to extend nuclear plants` life

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 15, 2011, 11:45

Germany has suspended a coalition agreement to delay closing the nation`s ageing nuclear power stations.

US lawmakers concerned over safety of nuclear plants

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 15, 2011, 09:58

Several US lawmakers have expressed concern over the safety and security of nuclear power plants in the country in the aftermath of the damages caused to Japanese atomic plants following last week`s massive earthquake.

Swiss suspend plans for new nuclear plants

Last Updated: Monday, March 14, 2011, 22:44

Swiss Energy Minister said that people`s safety was the highest priority.

Iran admits cyber attack on nuclear plants

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 30, 2010, 17:55

Iran admitted that its controversial uranium enrichment centrifuges had been affected by a malicious computer virus.

Nuclear plants needed to meet energy demand: UAE paper

Last Updated: Monday, November 15, 2010, 09:21

The UAE should look for alternatives to natural resources, said a newspaper.

Iran holds defence drills at nuclear plants: Commander

Last Updated: Sunday, November 14, 2010, 22:08

Iran has conducted defence drills at its sensitive nuclear facilities, adding that fresh aerial war games will be launched across the country next week.

Pakistan seeks IAEA’s help to build more nuclear plants

Last Updated: Thursday, September 23, 2010, 15:11

PAEC chairman has revealed that Chashma-II would be commissioned next year.

Merkel seeks 10-15 years extension for nuclear plants

Last Updated: Monday, August 30, 2010, 10:41

Members of Merkel`s party doubt about whether an extension makes sense.

Environment Ministry`s no to ToRs for four N-power projects

Last Updated: Sunday, June 27, 2010, 09:53

Citing deficiencies in pre-feasibility reports, the Environment Ministry has refused to prescribe terms of reference for four atomic power projects proposed by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd.

Saudi may enrich uranium for nuclear plants: Report

Last Updated: Friday, June 18, 2010, 15:11

Saudi Arabia may mine and enrich uranium to fuel power plants if it embarks on a civilian nuclear energy programme, a newspaper report citing a draft nuclear strategy for the Kingdom has said.