Why nuclear is still unclear
Notwithstanding the symbolism of a nuclear disaster striking Japan again, the global perception of nuclear energy took another beating in …
Commissioning of Kudankulam nuclear power plant challenged in court
Petition filed in Madras High Court says atomic regulator's decision violates Supreme Court directions on safety
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New Bill, old problems
The government is considering setting up a new authority to regulate civil nuclear facilities, saying it will be autonomous and more powerful …
In the Parliament on July 22, 2015
MPs raised a question on the status of nuclear safety in India and sought details about the country’s nuclear fuel stocks
Radioactive mirage
India is aggressively shopping for nuclear fuel and technology to ramp up its energy production. What does it mean in terms of cost, technology …
Atomic regulatory body ineffective, says CAG
Maximum fine for safety violation by a nuclear installation is just Rs 500; 91 per cent of the medical X-ray units not registered with AERB
Supreme Court petitioned to stall proposed nuclear plants
Former bureaucrats, scientists, say government pushing dangerous nuclear power programme without assessing safety or comparing cost with …
Life post Fukushima
It is one year since the great eastern Japan earthquake, tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster ravaged Japan. How is the country coping? …
Kudankulam meltdown
The spectre of Fukushima continues to haunt the world, forcing governments in most parts of the globe to rethink their plans to tap this …