NTPC nuclear projects capacity to range 700-1,600 MW; company identifying locationsState-run NTPC is preparing to build nuclear power projects of 700 MW, 1,000 MW and 1,600 MW across multiple states as part of its long-ter...
16 Nov, 2025, 11.44 AM IST
AERB approves Mahi Banswara site in Rajasthan to build four 700 MWe nuclear power plantsIndia's nuclear regulator AERB has approved the construction of four 700MWe atomic power reactors at Mahi Banswara in Rajasthan, subject to...
28 May, 2025, 05.47 PM IST
AERB nod for excavation for building 700MW nuclear power plants at KaigaThe Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), which is building the two plants, has completed bifurcation fencing separating unit...
21 Apr, 2022, 02.31 PM IST
Unproven tech keeps Jaitapur project groundedThe problem is with the massive 1,600 MW EPR reactors to be installed in Jaitapur. The technology is yet to be proven despite being under w...
14 Mar, 2018, 10.54 AM IST
Govt gives administrative approval, financial sanction to build 12 nuclear power reactorsOut of these, 10 will be indigenous Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) with a capacity of 700 MW each and the remaining two will be L...
07 Feb, 2018, 10.25 PM IST
Bill for fast-tracking nuke power projects likely this sessionHowever, sources said, the Nuclear Safety Regulatory Authority (NSRA) Bill may not be presented before Parliament even in this session.
06 Dec, 2015, 11.52 AM IST
Work on units 3, 4 at Kudankulam to begin this year: GovernmentWork on units 3 and 4 of KKNPP will start this year as administrative approval and financial sanction has been accorded to the project, the...
06 Aug, 2015, 06.25 PM IST
PM Modi-led council to be set up for nuclear safetyIndia will set up a new Council on Nuclear Safety to be headed by PM, taking a leap forward towards setting stronger safety standards for n...
18 Oct, 2014, 11.42 AM IST
NPCIL, Westinghouse to sign agreement tomorrowIndia's nuclear operator NPCIL and US firm Westinghouse are set sign an agreement tomorrow, paving the way for setting up an atomic plant i...
25 Sep, 2013, 08.40 PM IST
No shortcuts to safety; four faulty valves of Kudankulam plant replaced: NPCILNPCIL said it has replaced the four faulty valves of the Kudankulam atomic power plant which is not undergoing pre-commissioning tests.
20 Apr, 2013, 08.15 PM IST
The report on Atomic Energy Regulatory Board shows CAG lacks technical expertiseCentral government must strengthen the CAG so that its future reports will not just be a ‘counting and accounting’ exercise.
01 Nov, 2012, 09.35 AM IST
Kudankulam nuclear power plant is safe beyond any doubt, Centre tells SCThe Kudankulam nuclear power plant is completely safe and designed to withstand all kinds of natural disasters, the Centre told the Supreme...
16 Oct, 2012, 07.29 PM IST
- Kudankulam nuclear plant's first unit likely to be operational by next year: R K Sinha
Atomic Energy Chairman R K Sinha said the first unit of 1,000 MW of the Kudankulam nuclear plant in Tamil Nadu is likely to become operatio...
25 Sep, 2012, 05.40 PM IST
- Scrap Jaitapur nuclear project, leaders write to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
Citing concerns over safety of the proposed nuclear reactors at Jaitapur, a group of political leaders have written to PM demanding cancell...
26 Aug, 2012, 06.34 PM IST
- Jaitapur nuke plant gets conditional nod
The Expert Appraisal Committee of the environment ministry has given a conditional clearance to the proposed Jaitapur nuclear power project...
24 Nov, 2010, 02.31 AM IST
- Are our radioactive devices safe in India?
With all the cobalt-60 pencils now reported to be safe, the immediate threat of deadly radioactive material on the loose in the country app...
09 May, 2010, 05.35 AM IST
- Future nuclear reactors may come up in populated areas
Future nuclear power reactors could come up near populated areas as scientists develop newer and safer technologies to generate clean energ...
08 Feb, 2008, 05.58 PM IST