IAEA says Mexican public `safe` after radioactive theft

Last Updated: Thursday, December 5, 2013, 22:02

The UN atomic watchdog said today it believed the Mexican public was safe after a stolen medical device containing an "extremely dangerous" radioactive material was recovered in a field.

Mexico finds stolen radioactive material outside box

Last Updated: Thursday, December 5, 2013, 10:50

Mexican authorities found a stolen medical device containing dangerous radioactive material outside the truck that was carrying it north of Mexico City, threatening the life of those who touched it, officials said.

Radioactive material seized from Russian teacher

Last Updated: Monday, March 25, 2013, 17:44

A college teacher was arrested after a large amount of radioactive substances was found at his home, Russia`s interior ministry said Monday.

Bengal sets up panel on use of radioactive material

Last Updated: Thursday, December 29, 2011, 11:06

The West Bengal govt has set up a high-level committee to assess safety measures in the use of radioactive material in health and research facilities.

How to remove radioactive materials from drinking water

Last Updated: Sunday, April 17, 2011, 16:22

Forest by-products and crustacean shells can extract contaminates from water.

Decontamination of New Delhi`s radioactive hotspots underway

Last Updated: Monday, May 17, 2010, 12:37

Experts have started the process of decontaminating radiation hotspots in New Delhi.

No radioactive object lying in open in Delhi: AERB

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 5, 2010, 21:35

Radioactive materials are no longer lying in the open in India`s national capital and the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) has taken possession of all such pieces, an official said here Wednesday.

IAEA asks India to account for radioactive material accident

Last Updated: Sunday, May 2, 2010, 09:41

The UN nuclear watchdog on Saturday demanded an explanation from India for a fatal accident involving radioactive material.

Delhi: Fresh search for radioactive materials in scrap mkt

Last Updated: Friday, April 30, 2010, 10:20

A team of scientists searched the Mayapuri market for more radioactive scrap from DU.

How was radioactive material auctioned, police asks university

Last Updated: Friday, April 30, 2010, 00:49

DU`s department of chemistry staff will be questioned today after the source of the radioactive material, which claimed one life and affected 7 in a west Delhi scrap market, was traced to the department`s laboratory, police said.

Govt to install Radiation monitoring portals at ports

Last Updated: Sunday, April 25, 2010, 15:33

The Govt has decided to install Radiation Monitor Portals (RMP) at all ports and entry points in the country amid reports that the recent radiation leak in West Delhi could have happened due to scrap brought in from outside.

Presence of more radioactive sources in Mayapuri feared

Last Updated: Sunday, April 25, 2010, 15:16

Fearing presence of more radioactive sources in Delhi scrap yard Mayapuri, National Disaster Management Authority and Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) plan to carry out a multi-pronged approach survey in the area.