Kundankulam n-plant to generate over 700 MW next week

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 17:46

Indian atomic energy regulator has allowed the Nuclear Power Corp of India Ltd (NPCIL) to increase the power generation of the first unit at Kudankulam up to 75 percent, said a top official.

Fishermen clash at coastal village near Kundankulam nuke plant

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 12:42

Two groups of fishermen clashed using country bombs at the coastal village of Idinthakarai near Kundankulam Nuclear Power plant, but none was injured, police said.

Valve problem hits Kudankulam project

Last Updated: Saturday, September 7, 2013, 14:05

Problems with valves in the first unit at the Kundankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP) has delayed the synchronisation of the unit with the grid, officials said.

Kudankulam N-plant `perfectly safe`

Last Updated: Saturday, August 3, 2013, 23:13

Making a strong pitch for nuclear power, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government R Chidambaram said all safety measures had been examined by the AERB committees at the Kundankulam nuke power plant which is "perfectly safe"

Act in accordance with SC order on KNPP protestors: HC to govt

Last Updated: Monday, July 29, 2013, 22:48

Madras HC directed Tamil Nadu govt to act in accordance with the direction 14 of SC order of May six on Kundankulam.

Comply with SC order, withdraw cases against KNPP agitators: HC

Last Updated: Monday, July 29, 2013, 15:58

The Madras High Court on Monday directed the Tamil Nadu government to comply with the Supreme Court order and withdraw criminal cases against anti-Kundankulam Nuclear Power Plant protestors.

Anti-nuke protesters threaten to picket KNPP

Last Updated: Sunday, February 10, 2013, 21:50

The over 500-day long protest against KNPP, spearheaded by PMANE, citing safety concerns has largely contributed to delay in commissioning of the plant.

KNPP bomb threat letters: One held

Last Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012, 15:59

One person has been arrested on charges of sending letters stating that bombs would explode inside the controversial Kundankulam Nuclear plant on May 21, police said on Sunday.

Anti-N-protestors meets CM, pins high hopes on her

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 19:57

A team of anti-nuke protestors met Chief Minister Jayalalithaa conveying their safety concerns of Kundankulam nuclear power plant.

Infants to fast against Kudankulam N-plant

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 1, 2011, 11:59

In a bid to highlight the need for a safe planet that now has seven billion people, about 40 babies will Tuesday fast for an hour as part of the continuing protest against the Kundankulam Nuclear Plant in TN, an activist said.

TN: Ex-AEC chief warns against scrapping N-project

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 15:33

Former Atomic Energy Commission chief M R Srinivasan has sought a vigorous public relations push to counter the "misinformation campaign" against the Kundankulam Nuclear Project.