CAG faults NPCIL for cost overruns on Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant
The Comptroller and Auditor General has faulted Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) in execution and operation of Units I and II of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tamil Nadu that resulted in delays and subsequent escalation of cost.
Jaitapur Nuclear Power Plant in India to have 30-60 per cent localisation
The France’s energy giant EDF hopes to finalise deal with the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) by early 2018 and is aiming to include a degree of localisation in the setting up of the largest nuclear power plant in the world at Jaitapur, Maharashtra.
Atomic methods: How to get insight into archeology and identify art forgery
Radioactive atoms and radiation have been around well ahead of the origin of life on our planet.
Nuclear Medicine Institute in Bangladesh gets cancer detection device
With an aim to detect cancer at its primary stage, the Nuclear Medicine Institute (NMI), located on Dhaka Medical College premises, is going to install a Positron Emission Tomography and Computed Tomography (PET/CT) scanner from early January next year.
Rosatom sets up first overseas public information office in Bangladesh
In the backdrop of construction starting for the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, Russian giant Rosatom has opened its first overseas public information office in Ishwardi that will serve as a communication channel with local residents.
Bangladesh sets aside USD 11.38 bn for setting up Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant
Bangladesh has started the payment process for setting up its first nuclear power plant at Rooppur and has opened a Letter of Credit worth USD 11.
Indian government tightens noose against nuclear smuggling
Tightening its noose against the movement of nuclear material in the black market, the Indian Government has set up Counter Nuclear Smuggling Team.