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Pakistan plans to produce 8,900 MW nuclear power by 2030

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 14:43

Chairman of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAES) Dr Ansar Parvez said that nuclear power was set to become a major player in the country`s power sector.

Allow to set up N-plants at thermal power plant sites: AEC

Last Updated: Thursday, November 28, 2013, 22:24

With public opposition to nuclear energy plants leading to land acquisition issues, AEC chairman R K Sinha today suggested that the government could allow it to use the sites earmarked for thermal plants to set up N-plants.

The Glocal University

Last Updated: Monday, November 25, 2013, 20:52

Universities in rural settings are increasingly implementing global technologies to solve local problems, says former Atomic Energy Commission chief Dr Anil Kakodkar in a chat with Uma Keni Prabhu.

Only nuclear & solar power can meet India`s needs: Dr Anil Kakodkar

Last Updated: Sunday, August 11, 2013, 18:07

Only the nuclear and the solar power can meet the mammoth energy requirements of India, former chairman of Atomic Energy Commission Dr Anil Kakodkar said here on Sunday.

India`s 21st nuclear reactor at Kudankulam starts fission

Last Updated: Sunday, July 14, 2013, 00:15

The much awaited event for the Indian nuclear establishment, the first unit at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP) and India`s 21st reactor, began nuclear fission process.

‘Kudankulam Unit-1 at advanced stage of commissioning’

Last Updated: Friday, June 28, 2013, 20:48

India is at an advanced stage of commissioning the Unit-1 of the Kudankulam nuclear power project and fast completing its first commercial Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam.

IAEA review of nuclear regulator after recast: Officials

Last Updated: Sunday, March 24, 2013, 13:33

Seeking to instil confidence in burgeoning atomic power sector, India is planning to ask the IAEA to conduct a peer review of its nuclear regulatory system.

Kudankulam unit-1 to be commissioned in 2 weeks: AEC

Last Updated: Thursday, January 3, 2013, 12:00

The much-delayed Kudankulam project is set to be commissioned within the next two weeks as nuclear scientists have entered the final lap of a series of tests on its safety and efficacy.

Pak set to produce nuclear safety equipment locally

Last Updated: Friday, October 5, 2012, 13:17

The HMC III will produce equipment related to core nuclear islands that are directly linked to controlling and maintaining multiple activities in a nuclear reactor.

India committed to nuclear safety, says AEC chief

Last Updated: Thursday, September 20, 2012, 13:18

India is committed to nuclear safety and will implement the International Atomic Energy Agency`s (IAEA) "Action Plan on Nuclear Safety", a top nuclear expert has said.

Kudankulam N-plant full-load commissioning by Dec:

Last Updated: Monday, September 3, 2012, 19:35

The Kudankulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu is expected to begin full-load generation of 1000 MW from its first unit by December, an AEC.

Youths to be destructive force, unless given opportunity: Kakodkar

Last Updated: Friday, August 31, 2012, 22:01

Noted nuclear scientist on Friday warned that the country`s youth force could well turn into a major destructive force unless they are provided with opportunities to fulfill their aspirations.