2013 saw successful launch of Mars Orbiter Mission

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 10:45

The successful launch of Mars Orbiter Mission and power generation from Kudankulam nuclear power plant were some of the major achievements in the field of space and atomic energy in 2013.

Kudankulam N-plant to start commercial operations in Oct

Last Updated: Monday, September 16, 2013, 14:07

Commercial operations of the first 1,000 MW unit of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP) have once again been shifted to October, the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) said.

Kudankulam plant almost ready for starting: AERB

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 7, 2013, 18:38

The first unit of the 1,000 MW Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, set up by Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. (NPCIL), is almost ready for beginning the fission process, said a top official of the country`s atomic regulator.

‘Sub-standard equipments used in Kudankulam plant’

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 19:49

An anti-nuclear activist Tuesday approached the Supreme Court seeking to restrain the Centre from commissioning the Kudankulam nuclear plant alleging that sub-standard equipments have been used in the plant making it unsafe.

Commercial operation of Kudankulam plant expected next month

Last Updated: Monday, February 18, 2013, 17:09

Commercial operation of the controversial Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP) is expected to commence next month.

Commercial op of Kudankulam plant further delayed

Last Updated: Saturday, January 12, 2013, 12:24

The commercial operation of the controversial Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP) has been delayed further and is expected to commence next month.

SC seeks time frame to enforce safety measures at KNPP

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 21, 2012, 22:19

The Centre was asked by the SC to spell out its time frame for implementing all the safety measures recommended by the (AERB) for Kudankulam plant.

Kundankulam N-plant: SC frowns at Tamil Nadu`s lethargy

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 20, 2012, 18:22

The Supreme Court on Tuesday made it clear to the government that all safety measures for handling disaster must be put in place at the Kudankulam power plant before it is operationalised saying there can be no compromise on it.

Talks on Kudankulam plant during Russian Dy PM`s visit

Last Updated: Thursday, October 11, 2012, 20:44

India and Russia will be holding talks on Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP) 3 and 4 when Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin will come here to attend Indo-Russian Inter-Governmental Commission next week.