Nuclear Safety

'Indian nuclear power plants have high safety standards'

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.

How UPA will further weaken RTI with its Nuclear safety bill

The NSRA Bill, which was introduced in the Lok Sabha in September 2011, has been criticised by leading RTI activists and transparency groups for its attempts to create high levels of secrecy around matters concerning nuclear power plants and the technology they use.

IAEA recommends boosting safety at Rajasthan nuke plants

The global nuclear watchdog today suggested strengthening certain fire safety measures and stronger root-cause analyses of problems at the two atomic power plants in Rawat Bhata in Rajasthan.

AERB begins inspection of Kudankulam plant after loading of uranium

A 10-member team from the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board on Thursday began inspection of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project.

Another Kudankulam PIL in SC seeks to make Russia liable

A second PIL has been filed in the SC asking it to clarify if Russia can escape the liability clause in case of accidents.

HC gives go ahead for Kudankulam nuclear plant to start

The Madras High Court today cleared the decks for the loading of fuel and commissioning of unit 1 and 2 of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project .

Damning CAG report on Atomic Energy: Why don’t we care?

The CAG report on the AERB that highlighted flaws in safety procedures has sadly gone unnoticed despite the large ramifications for the nation's growing nuclear power sector.

Obama gets nuclear waste expert as nuke safety top-cop

President Barack Obama said on Thursday he will nominate Allison Macfarlane, an expert in nuclear waste, as the nation's top nuclear safety cop, seeking to turn the page on a period of bitter acrimony at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

India pitches for exclusive nuclear clubs membership

India today made a strong pitch for membership of four exclusive nuclear clubs contending that it would help strengthen its export control systems and maintain highest international standards of its nuclear programme.

China grapples with its own ‘Kudankulam’ protests

A village in China protests against a nuclear power plant in its backyard. How the government responds could be a contrasting case study with our own Kudankulam protests.