Scientists on tenterhooks for Koodankulam nod
Strange it might sound but the scientific community in Tamil Nadu has been on tenterhooks over an Assembly bye-election. Along with the political class, the nuclear scientists in the state are keeping
Jayalalithaa govt gives go ahead to Kudankulam nuclear plant
Seeking to end the impasse over the Kudankulam nuclear plant issue, the Jayalalilthaa government in Tamil Nadu on Monday gave the go ahead to the controversial project and announced a Rs 500 crore spe
Kudankulam protests costing government Rs.50 mn a day
The protests against the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tamil Nadu leading to delays in its commissioning have started pinching the government -- to the tune of Rs.50 million per day (Rs.5 crore) b
PM's intervention sought for allocation of additional power
Faced with acute power shortage in the state, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa on Friday sought Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's intervention for allocating 1000 MW of additional power to t
Koodankulam row: India revokes visa to Fukushima survivor
The Indian government has cancelled a visa granted to Maya Kobayashi, a Fukushimat survivor due to visit India and share her experiences with communities who would be affected by the proposed nuclear
Was expelled German an agent? Probe is on
Intelligence agencies are probing if the German national expelled for 'snooping' around the Koodankulam nuke plant despite having a tourist visa was acting as an 'agent' of a hostile force.
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Jaya may give nod; Koodankulam plant set to bloom
Tamil Nadu chief minister J. Jayalalithaa has called a cabinet meeting on Monday reportedly to discuss the report submitted by the expert panel that went into safety aspects of Koodankulam Nuclear Pow
Activists plan 'Kudankulam Chalo'
Anti-nuclear activists on Monday announced a 'Kudankulam Chalo' rally on March 15, urging the government to 'stop harassing' those protesting construction of the proposed nuclear plant there.
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Scientists rope in students to back nuclear energy
With a section of people protesting against nuclear energy in the state, the department of atomic energy (DAE) has started attracting several thousands of school and college students to turn them into
Mr Muthu to N-lighten K-plant locals
Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) has roped in ‘Mr Muthu’ to create awareness among and allay fears of people staying around Koodankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP).
‘Mr Muthu’ is