China loans Pakistan $6.5 billion for nuclear plants

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 20:58

China has agreed to grant cash- strapped Pakistan USD 6.5 billion for two nuclear power plants being constructed in Karachi as part of efforts to deepen bilateral civil nuclear cooperation.

Pakistan says new nuke power plants covered by safeguards

Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 21:14

Dispelling concerns about the safety of its upcoming largest civil nuclear project being implemented with Chinese help, Pakistan today said its is safe and fully covered under IAEA safeguards.

India committed to highest safety standards at its N-plants

Last Updated: Thursday, November 7, 2013, 13:48

India has said it is committed to implementing the highest safety standards at its nuclear power plants as it seeks to harness the benefits of atomic energy to meet its growing energy requirements.

Iran selects 16 sites for new nuclear plants

Last Updated: Saturday, February 23, 2013, 16:57

Iran has selected 16 locations for the construction of nuclear power plants as part of a plan to generate 20,000 megawatts of electricity.

New nuclear plants may be located in heart of city

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 24, 2012, 18:23

Amid a raging debate on atomic energy, scientists are busy designing nuclear reactors that can be located in the heart of the city and construction on which may begin within the next five years.

New N-plants may be located in heart of city

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 24, 2012, 16:44

Scientists are busy designing nuclear reactors that can be located in the heart of the city.

`India can meet its energy needs without nuclear plants`

Last Updated: Thursday, October 4, 2012, 09:27

India`s energy needs can be met entirely by solar and other renewable sources, says a new study by two professors at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bangalore.

PM seeks legal view on Russia`s demand for waiver on N-plants

Last Updated: Friday, August 3, 2012, 20:45

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has sought legal opinion on the issue as any waiver could lead to more such demands.

Westinghouse signs MoU for building N- plants in India

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 23:35

US firm Westinghouse Electric and the NPCIL signed a preliminary pact for an EWA for installation of the first 1,000 MW American nuclear reactors in India under the historic 2008 Indo-US civil nuclear deal.

Nuclear plants important, will ensure safety: PM

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 11:30

PM Manmohan Singh stressed on the need to have nuclear power plants while stating that it was imperative to ensure safety of such vital installations.