Fukushima Disaster

Fukushima nuclear disaster: Four firms made foreign trainees take part in cleanup, say reports

The reports are likely to revive criticism of Japan's foreign trainee programme, which has been accused of placing workers in substandard conditions and jobs that provide few opportunities for learning.

India pushing for Jaitapur nuclear plant despite cost escalation, protests from locals

Ignoring both local protests as well as the fact that French nuclear giant Areva SA is facing a financial crisis, the Indian nuclear establishment continues to push for the Jaitapur Nuclear Power Project (JNPP) planned in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra.

Six years after Fukushima disaster, Japan to restart two nuclear reactors amid environmental concerns

A Japanese court on Tuesday gave the green light to switch on two more nuclear reactors despite heavy public opposition, in the latest victory for the government's pro-atomic push.

Jio MAMI 2016 Day 1 schedule: Daniel Radcliffe's film; interaction with Jia Zhangke

Here's our guide to navigating your day through Day 1 of Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2016.

Kudankulam is safest nuclear plant in the world, says Russian official

After numerous protests and fears in a post-Fukushima world, the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP) attained criticality last month

As Kudankulam nuclear reactor turns operational, it's time for PMO to cede control of sector

With the Kudankulam reactor operational at last, critics have spoken out against the problems with India's nuclear programmes. Here's why those concerns are not entirely accurate.

First Fukushima worker diagnosed with radiation-linked cancer: Japan

A former Fukushima nuclear plant worker has been diagnosed with radiation-related cancer, Japanese authorities said Tuesday, in the first such confirmation more than four years after the worst atomic accident in a generation.

Japan aims to restart nuclear reactor in June, say sources

Japan's government is aiming to restart a nuclear reactor by around June following a lengthy and politically-sensitive approval process in the wake of the Fukushima disaster, sources familiar with the plans said.

Reopening of Fukushima nuclear plant stalled by paperwork

The delays are biting the utilities which are having to spend billions of dollars to import fossil fuels to keep power on, pushing Japan into a record trade deficit and risking undermining Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's polices to end years of stagnant growth.

Fukushima disaster: Japan incapable of decommissioning plant

The cloud over Japan's capacity to get the decades-long job done has further undermined the image of the nuclear industry with the public.