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Everything you need to know about Thermal Power Station: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Indian mining firms face human rights issues in Mozambique

May 24, 2013 at 7:34 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) In a report with recommendations for Jindal Steel and Power (JSPL) and the Indian government, Human Rights Watch said the Mozambique government and foreign companies' work in resettling communities displaced by coal mining has "serious shortcomings".

India heat wave triggers power outages, exhaustion

May 24, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Jammu, May 24 (ANI): A searing heat wave has caused power outages and showed no sign of abating across the country.

Russia keen to help India establish 16 more nuke power plants: Envoy

May 24, 2013 at 11:42 AM

New Delhi, May 24 (ANI): Russia's Ambassador to India Alexander M Kadakin has said that his country is ready to help India establish 16 nuclear power generating stations.

Protests by Aam Admi Party in Delhi over inflated electricity bills

May 19, 2013 at 6:38 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (ANI): Supporters of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), protested against inflated electricity and water bills in New Delhi on Sunday and submitted complaint letters to the Congress leaders.

GVK Power Q4 losses jump

May 15, 2013 at 7:42 PM

Hyderabad, May 15 (IANS) Energy and infrastructure major GVK Power & Infrastructure (GVKPIL) Wednesday reported a consolidated net loss of Rs.171.01 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, against a net loss of Rs.20.88 crore in the corresponding period a year ago.

Power Minister Scindia leads high-level delegation to Germany

May 15, 2013 at 4:22 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): Seeking to obtain a first-hand perspective of the overall energy situation in Germany and the efforts being made for a dramatic shift towards renewable energy, Minister of State for Power Jyotiraditya Scindia recently led a high-level delegation on a visit to Berlin.

Further delay in commissioning Kudankulam N-plant

May 14, 2013 at 10:30 PM

Chennai, May 14 (IANS) India's atomic power plant operator, Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) has shifted the commissioning of the first 1,000 MW unit at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP) to June 2013.

Dislike over-the-top comedy, avoid YPD2: Sangeeth Sivan

May 14, 2013 at 7:26 PM

Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) All films should not be measured with the same yardstick, feels director Sangeeth Sivan, and suggests that those who don't have an appetite for over-the-top comedy should avoid "Yamla Pagla Deewana 2" (YPD2).

Three Indo-Canadian women in running for prestigious awards

May 14, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Toronto, May 14 (IANS) Three Indo-Canadian women have been nominated for this year's YWCA Metro Vancouver's Women of Distinction awards, touted as one of the most prestigious awards for women achievers in Canada.

Siddaramaiah announces over Rs.4K crore bonanza for poor, backward classes, minorities

May 13, 2013 at 6:46 PM

Bangalore, May 13 (ANI): Hours after being sworn in as Karnataka's 22nd chief minister, K. Siddaramaiah on Monday announced a Rs.4409.81 crore bonanza for the poor, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes and Minorities.

Reliance Power posts 94 percent income growth

May 13, 2013 at 5:42 PM

Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Reliance Power, a part of the Anil Ambani-led group, Monday reported a 94 percent rise in total income for the fourth quarter of 2012-13 at Rs.1,265 crore ($233 million) and a 15-percent increase in new profit at Rs.266 crore ($49 million).

'Power-obsessed, arrogant' Nawaz Sharif mellower after fall from power: Analysts

May 10, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Lahore, May 10 (ANI): Pakistan Muslim League chief Nawaz Sharif, who is described by friends and supporters as "power-obsessed, arrogant, impulsive, unwilling to collaborate", is said to have mellowed down ahead of the polls.

Coolant leak found in International Space Station

May 10, 2013 at 10:30 AM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): Astronauts on the International Space Station have discovered a leak of ammonia coolant on their orbiting habitat, and NASA is looking into the problem.

Second unit of MAPS to be functional by June end

May 8, 2013 at 1:04 PM

Chennai, May 8 (IANS) India's atomic power plant operator Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. (NPCIL) is likely to install a new transformer for its second unit at Madras Atomic Power Station (MAPS) that was shut down last month, an official said.

Coal supply to power sector being monitored regularly: MoS Coal

May 7, 2013 at 6:48 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): Minister of State for Coal Pratik PrakashBapu Patil today informed that the coal supplies to power utility sector is monitored regularly by an inter-ministerial sub-group comprising representatives of Ministry of Power, Ministry of Coal and Ministry of Railways constituted by the Infrastructure Review Committee of Cabinet Secretariat.

Kudankulam N-plant almost ready for starting: AERB

May 7, 2013 at 5:12 PM

Chennai, May 7 (IANS) The first unit of the 1,000 MW Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP), set up by Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. (NPCIL), is almost ready for beginning the fission process, said a top official of the country's atomic regulator.

Bihar to buy 1,000 MW to provide power to all by 2015

May 7, 2013 at 4:40 PM

Patna, May 7 (IANS) Power-starved Bihar plans to buy 1,000 MW in the open market from 2015 to meet the shortfall in its power requirements and keep the chief minister's promise of power for all before 2015 assembly polls, officials here said Tuesday.

'India's n-establishment answerable to people'

May 7, 2013 at 4:00 PM

Chennai, May 7 (IANS) India's nuclear establishment is answerable to the common people of the country, said activists who took the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP) issue to the apex court.

States advised to facilitate clearances for coal blocks

May 6, 2013 at 4:24 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (ANI): The coal bearing state governments have been advised to facilitate and expedite in obtaining the various clearances, grant of mining leases and land acquisition by the coal blocks allocattees so that coal production can be increased.

Kudankulam n-plant decision now lies with regulator

May 6, 2013 at 2:08 PM

Chennai, May 6 (IANS) With the apex court giving its nod Monday for the first 1,000 MW unit of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP), it is now for the regulatory board to give its sanction to operationalise it, an official said.

SC approves commissioning of Kudankulam Plant; operation may kicks off this month

May 6, 2013 at 12:28 PM

The Supreme Court of India Monday gives its nod for commissioning of the Kudankulam nuclear power plant, rejecting the plea of anti-nuclear activists, who filled a bunch of petition seeking to put a stay on the operation of the plant and its scrapping arguing radiation hazards to the villagers..................

Supreme Court dismisses plea against commissioning of Kudankulam nuclear plant

May 6, 2013 at 12:04 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a plea seeking a stay on the commissioning of the Kudankulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu.

Supreme Court to pronounce verdict on Kudankulam nuclear plant today

May 6, 2013 at 10:52 AM

New Delhi, May 6 (ANI): The Supreme Court will today pronounce its verdict on a plea seeking a stay on the commissioning of the Kudankulam nuclear power plant and its scrapping.

NRPPL raises $60 million for wind, hydro power projects

April 29, 2013 at 10:36 PM

Hyderabad, April 29 (IANS) NSL Renewable Power Private Limited (NRPPL), part of the Hyderabad-based NSL Group, Monday announced that has raised equity investment of $60 million to fuel its growth in wind and hydro power sectors.

CCI clears several projects in oil, gas block, power, iron ore and coal sectors

April 29, 2013 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 29 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Investment (CCI) has cleared several projects in oil, gas block, power, iron ore and coal sectors.

Rape victim resisted assault, says uncle

April 27, 2013 at 8:36 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The "brave" six-year-old girl undergoing treatment at AIIMS after being allegedly raped had apparently resisted the assault, which may be the reason for her serious throat injuries, her uncle said Saturday.

Rape victim resisted assault, says uncle

April 27, 2013 at 5:40 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The "brave" six-year-old girl undergoing treatment at AIIMS after being allegedly raped had apparently resisted the assault, which may be the reason for her serious throat injuries, her uncle said Saturday.

Equip Indian armed forces with state of art equipments: Jitendra Singh

April 25, 2013 at 8:36 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 25 (ANI): Minister of State for Defence Jitendra Singh on Thursday said that there is a need to change the approach from 'acquiring technology' to 'development of technology' in order to achieve desired level of indigenization, and added that the aim should be to equip the Indian armed forces with state of art equipments to bring them at par with the world leaders.

Fukushima nuclear plant cleanup may take over 40 years, says IAEA

April 24, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Tokyo, Apr. 24 (ANI): A United Nations nuclear watchdog team has said that Japan may need longer than the projected 40 years to decommission the Fukushima power plant, and urged Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) to improve stability at the facility.

Russia launches rail-mobile ICBM project

April 24, 2013 at 7:56 AM

Moscow, April 24 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Moscow Institute of Thermal Technology has started a research and development programme to develop new rail-mobile intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) systems, Deputy Defence Minister Yury Borisov said.

Dead rats shut down Japan n-plant's cooling system

April 22, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Tokyo, April 22 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The cooling system for the spent fuel pool at the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant in northeast Japan was halted Monday after several dead rats were discovered at the facility, the Kyodo news agency reported.

IAEA urges Fukushima nuke plant operator to 'improve essential systems'

April 22, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Sydney, Apr 22 (ANI): The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has asked operator of Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear plant to improve 'essential systems'.

Bieber handling everything sanely: Will.i.am

April 21, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Los Angeles, April 21 (IANS) Singer Will.i.am, who recently collaborated with teen sensation Justin Bieber for new single "That Power", says the latter is handling fame in the right manner.

Four faulty valves replaced at Kudankulam n-plant

April 21, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Mumbai, April 21 (IANS) Four valves of the passive core flooding system at the Kudankulam 1 and 2 Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP) units, which were showing "occasional variation" in performance, have been replaced, an official said here late Saturday.

Four faulty valves replaced in Kudankulam, says AERB

April 19, 2013 at 11:00 PM

Chennai, April 19 (IANS) India's atomic energy regulator Friday said four defective valves were replaced at the first unit of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP) which is undergoing pre-commissioning tests.

Four valves replaced at Kudankulam, tests on: AERB

April 19, 2013 at 9:00 PM

Chennai, April 19 (IANS) India's atomic energy regulator Friday said four defective valves were replaced at the first unit of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP) which is undergoing pre-commissioning tests.

I like to scare people from safe distance: David Baldacci (Interview)

April 19, 2013 at 12:36 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) He is the king of mass market thrills who likes to needle readers with tales of high intrigues and edgy "masala" potboilers. He has a massive young fan base in India, where all his books are sold as special Indian editions.

Abu Dhabi, Mauritania hold talks

April 19, 2013 at 9:16 AM

Nouakchott, April 19 (IANS/WAM) Abu Dhabhi and Mauritania have held talks to reinforce bilateral relations to serve common interests of the two countries and people.

Issues between NTPC, CIL to be resolved soon: Scindia

April 18, 2013 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) The power and coal ministries will meet soon to resolve the issues between NTPC and Coal India (CIL) such as quality of coal and outstanding payments, Power Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said Thursday.

Indian nuclear plants not affected by Iran quake: Official

April 16, 2013 at 9:16 PM

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Indian nuclear plants in northern and western parts of the country were not affected by Tuesday evening's earthquake which rocked Iran, an official here said.

Fire-struck reactor will take month to restart: MAPS director

April 16, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Chennai, April 16 (IANS) It will take not less than one month to restart generation from Madras Atomic Power Station (MAPS) second unit that tripped Monday due to fire in a transformer, a senior plant official said.

Transformer failure shuts down reactor at Madras Atomic Power Station

April 15, 2013 at 7:24 PM

Chennai, April 15 (IANS) A unit of the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd's (NPCIL) Madras Atomic Power Station (MAPS) tripped Monday morning due to a fault in the generator transformer and the reactor was shut down gradually, said a senior official.

Iran denies radiation leak at Bushehr n-plant

April 15, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Tehran, April 15 (IANS) Iran has dismissed as baseless the media reports suggesting possible radiation leakage at Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) due to last week's earthquake.

Vice president visiting Tajikistan April 14-17

April 13, 2013 at 5:56 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Vice President Hamid Ansari is to pay a four-day official visit to Tajikistan from Sunday, the first by an Indian vice president to the Central Asian country with which India shares close strategic ties.

Rae Bareli, Amethi get 24X7 power again

April 13, 2013 at 8:44 AM

Lucknow, April 13 (IANS) Pushed on the backfoot after "strong political reactions" from New Delhi, the Uttar Pradesh government Friday restored 24x7 power supply to Rae Bareli and Amethi - parliamentary constituencies of Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.

Further leaks in radioactive water during water-transfer at Tepco Power Station in Japan

April 12, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Tokyo, Apr.12 (ANI): A leaking sunken reservoir at the Tepco power station in Fukushima, Japan, led to more leakages of radioactive water during a water-transfer effort.

New radioactive water leak at Fukushima n-plant

April 11, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Tokyo, April 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A fresh leak of radioactive water has been detected at the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant in northeast Japan, the plant's operator said Thursday.

Feeling powerful may protect against effects of 'stereotype threat'

April 11, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Washington, April 11 (ANI): Feelings of power can diffuse the debilitating effects of negative stereotypes, according to a new research from social psychologists at Indiana University Bloomington.

Scindia for refocusing on investment in power sector

April 11, 2013 at 11:08 AM

New Delhi, Apr 11 (ANI): Minister of State (IC) for Power Jyotiraditya Madhavrao Scindia has said that a refocus on the investment in power sector is the need of the hour as India's investment is linked to this sector.

Power tariff hiked in Punjab

April 10, 2013 at 9:40 PM

Chandigarh, April 10 (IANS) People in Punjab may not get regular supply of power but their bills will continue to go up. The state's power sector regulator Wednesday announced an average hike of over nine percent in tariff for consumers in Punjab.

Meghalaya hydro projects won't affect Bangladesh: Marak

April 10, 2013 at 9:32 PM

Shillong, April 10 (IANS) Amid fresh concerns in Bangladesh over the construction of two proposed dams in Meghalaya, State Power Minister Clement Marak said Wednesday construction of the hydropower projects would not have any impact in Bangladesh.

Scindia seeks priority for power plants in gas allocation

April 10, 2013 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The union power ministry is seeking priority status to power projects for gas allocation, on par with fertiliser units, Power Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said Wednesday.

Magnitude-6.1 quake hits Iran

April 9, 2013 at 11:25 PM

Tehran, April 9 (IANS) An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale struck Iran's Bushehr province Tuesday, with initial reports saying at least three people were killed and the toll could rise.

Delhi government merges two power companies

April 9, 2013 at 10:45 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) The Delhi government Tuesday decided to merge electricity company Pragati Power Corporation Ltd. (PPCL) with Indraprastha Power Generation Co. Ltd. (IPGCL) for streamlining power generation.

Harish Rawat inaugurates exhibition at 2nd India Water Week

April 9, 2013 at 4:14 PM

New Delhi, Apr 9 (ANI): Union Water Resources Minister Harish Rawat today inaugurated an exhibition at the 2nd India Water Week.

Harish Rawat inaugurates exhibition at 2nd India Water Week

April 9, 2013 at 4:14 PM

New Delhi, Apr 9 (ANI): Union Water Resources Minister Harish Rawat today inaugurated an exhibition at the 2nd India Water Week.

Geri Halliwell lost girl power after album flopped

April 8, 2013 at 5:26 PM

London, April 8 (ANI): 'Spice Girls' band mate Geri Halliwell has revealed that she thinks she lost her girl power just after she stopped singing.

Paradip Port traffic up by 4.24 percent

April 8, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Bhubaneswar, April 8 (IANS) The Paradip Port Monday said that despite a slump in the iron ore export, its traffic was up by 4.24 percent in the fiscal year ended March 31 in comparison to the previous fiscal.

TEPCO confirms 2nd leak of radioactive water at Fukushima plant

April 8, 2013 at 10:29 AM

Tokyo, Apr. 8 (Xinhua-ANI): Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) on Sunday said that about three liters of radioactive water has leaked from a second underground storage tank at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant.

Fresh radioactive water leakage at Japan's n-plant

April 8, 2013 at 8:20 AM

Tokyo, April 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Radioactive water may have leaked again into the ground from a storage tank at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in northeast Japan, the plant's operator reported Sunday.

Contaminated water may have leaked from Fukushima nuclear plant: TEPCO

April 7, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Tokyo, April 7 (Xinhua-ANI): The Tokyo Electric Power Company ( TEPCO) said Sunday that water contained radioactive materials probably leaked from a tank under the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, following the previous such incident reported Friday, according to local media.

Japan's Fukushima power plant leaks tons of radioactive substances

April 7, 2013 at 11:08 AM

Tokyo, Apr. 7 (ANI): Around 120 tons of contaminated water has leaked to the ground around the Fukushima No. 1 power plant, Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) has revealed.

120 tonnes of radioactive water leak from Fukushima

April 7, 2013 at 7:17 AM

Tokyo, April 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) About 120 tonnes of radioactive water has leaked from the disaster-hit Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan, the plant's operator said.

Global media probe names first offshore Indian user

April 5, 2013 at 10:29 AM

Washington, April 5 (IANS) A group of international journalists which claims to have exposed hidden dealings of politicians, con artists and the mega-rich in more than 170 countries has so far revealed only one name from India.

More Indian vehicle buyers are satisfied with factory fitted tyres

April 4, 2013 at 10:04 PM

Chennai, April 4 (IANS) More number of Indian vehicle buyers are satisfied with the tyres that come along with their automobiles (original equipment tyre), according to a J.D.Power Asia Pacific survey.

Chris Brown prays for Justin Bieber

April 4, 2013 at 4:20 PM

New York, April 4 (ANI): Chris Brown has revealed that he regularly prays for Justin Beiber as he sees lot of similarity between the teen icon and himself.

Reliance Power's Sasan UMPP starts commercial operation

April 4, 2013 at 3:49 PM

Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) Reliance Power Thursday said it has commissioned the first 660 MW unit of the Sasan ultra mega power project (UMPP) in Madhya Pradesh.

Chris Brown admits cheating on RiRi

April 4, 2013 at 12:52 PM

London, April 4 (ANI): Chris Brown has admitted that he cheated on Rihanna by dating the Barbadian recording artist and model Karrueche Tran at the same time.

Kudankulam to begin power production this month

April 3, 2013 at 10:20 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Power production by the first unit of the Kudankulam atomic plant will start this month, Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office V. Narayanasamy said Wednesday.

CERC relief to Adani Power for higher fuel costs

April 3, 2013 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has in a landmark order proposed a compensation package for Adani Power to offset higher fuel costs at its Mundra (Gujarat) power project.

Transmission losses, power thefts highest in J&K

April 3, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Jammu, April 3 (IANS) Power-starved Jammu and Kashmir suffers the highest electricity transmission and distribution (T&D) losses and thefts in the country, said a report of the Committee on Public Undertakings 2012-2013, submitted Wednesday.

Indian Railways joins 1 billion tonne club in freight loading

April 2, 2013 at 10:53 AM

New Delhi, Apr 2 (ANI): The Indian Railways achieved yet another significant milestone when it entered the one billion tonne select club in freight movement joining Chinese, Russian and USA railways.

Princess Di posed as man in gay bar

April 1, 2013 at 7:06 PM

London, April 1 (IANS) Princess Diana was once taken inside a gay bar dressed as a man by Queen star Freddie Mercury. She later sent a note saying: "We must do it again!"

Letting out steam part of Kudankulam tests: KNPP

April 1, 2013 at 3:38 PM

Chennai, April 1 (IANS) India's atomic power plant operator Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. (NPCIL) said Monday that only steam was being let out of the first unit of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP) as part of tests.

RiRi and Chris Brown's split 'April Fool's joke'

April 1, 2013 at 11:06 AM

London, Apr. 1 (ANI): Chris Brown and Rihanna's latest break up could have been a April Fool's hoax, a Hollywood website has claimed.

8 steps to achieve your dreams

March 31, 2013 at 12:26 PM

Washington, March 31 (ANI): Words have power to create or destroy and by choosing words wisely you can accomplish what you want.

Uh, no, I'm not dating Rihanna: Brown

March 30, 2013 at 2:02 PM

London, March 30 (IANS) Rapper Chris Brown has reportedly denied dating Rihanna on a radio interview due to air Monday. Asked if he is dating the singer, he said: "No".

Zimbabwe seeks Indian investment to revive its manufacturing sector

March 29, 2013 at 6:34 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 29 (ANI): Union Commerce, Industry and Textiles Minister Anand Sharma yesterday met the Prime Minister of Zimbabwe, Morgan Tsvangirai, during his visit to Harare for the India-Zimbabwe Joint Trade Committee (JTC) Meeting.

Power crisis worsens in northeast India: Tripura minister

March 29, 2013 at 4:26 PM

Agartala, March 29 (IANS) The electricity crisis in India's northeast has worsened due to prolonged dry spells leading to falling water levels in rivers and reservoirs of all the major hydel power projects, a Tripura minister said Friday.

Manmohan Singh tells Putin first Kudankulam nuke reactor will be operationalised next month

March 27, 2013 at 11:06 AM

Durban (South Africa), Mar. 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and Russian President Vladimir Putin have met on the sidelines of the Fifth BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) Summit here, and have discussed a wide range of issues related to bilateral strategic ties.

Ticket sold in New Jersey wins $338M Powerball jackpot

March 25, 2013 at 2:18 PM

Washington, March 25 (ANI): A single Powerball jackpot ticket that was sold in New Jersey has been declared the winner of 338.3-million-dollar jackpot after matching all six numbers in Saturday night's drawing, according to lottery officials.

Sonia Gandhi to inaugurate FM station, coach factory building

March 25, 2013 at 8:58 AM

Lucknow, March 25 (IANS) Congress president and United Progressive Alliance (UPA) chairperson Sonia Gandhi will arrive on a day's visit to her parliamentary constituency Rae Bareily Monday. The Congress leader would be inaugurating an FM radio station of Aakashwani, the newly constructed premises of the rail coach factory, and a post office.

Sand sculptor in Odisha spreads awareness about 'Earth Hour' through his art

March 23, 2013 at 6:02 PM

Bhubaneswar, Mar 23 (ANI): Ace sand-artist Sudarshan Patnaik carved a magnanimous eight-feet long sculpture on a beach in Bhubaneswar with an aim to create mass awareness on Earth Hour day to be observed tomorrow.

Sand sculptor in Odisha spreads awareness about 'Earth Hour' through his art

March 23, 2013 at 5:22 PM

Bhubaneswar, Mar 23 (ANI): Ace sand-artist Sudarshan Patnaik carved a magnanimous eight-feet long sculpture on a beach in Bhubaneswar with an aim to create mass awareness on Earth Hour day to be observed tomorrow.

Baloch to boycott elections, seek UN referendum on freedom: BRP chief Brahamdagh Bugti

March 23, 2013 at 3:14 PM

Geneva, Mar. 23 (ANI): Balochistan Republican Party (BRP) Chairperson Brahamdagh Bugti (BRP) has said that the Baloch population will boycott the elections in Balochistan, and will simultaneously work to convince the international community to undertake and allow a United Nations-sponsored referendum to determine the Baloch demand for establishing a free and democratic state.

No new taxes in Tamil Nadu's revenue surplus budget

March 21, 2013 at 6:01 PM

Chennai, March 21 (IANS) With no new taxes or hike in existing tax rates, Tamil Nadu Finance Minister O.Panneerselvam Thursday presented a revenue surplus state budget for 2013-14 in the assembly.

Power restored to fuel pond cooling systems at Fukushima nuclear plant

March 20, 2013 at 2:17 PM

London, Mar. 20 (ANI): Power has been restored to all fuel pond cooling systems at the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan, operator Tepco has said.

Third party sampling of coal to be introduced

March 18, 2013 at 8:09 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 18 (ANI): Minister of State for Coal Pratik Prakash Bapu Patil on Monday said that there is a proposal to engage an independent third party sampling agency for sampling and analysis of coal in view of general demand from the Public Sector Undertakings / Power Generating Companies after the introduction of Gross Calorific Value (GCV).

No forced land takeover for infrastructure, says Mamata

March 15, 2013 at 7:34 PM

Kolkata, March 15 (IANS) Asserting that her government would not acquire land forcibly for industries or roads or power plants, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Friday said consultations could be held with the people on taking land for infrastructure projects.

Nuclear watchdog chief on India visit

March 12, 2013 at 6:38 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Yukiya Amano is visiting India amid continuing protests over the Kudankulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu.

China targets 20-percent growth in n-power installation

March 12, 2013 at 11:55 AM

Beijing, March 12 (IANS) China's plan to raise installed nuclear power capacity by 20 percent this year indicated that the country is developing nuclear power in a safe and efficient way, a senior energy executive has said.

Chhattisgarh lawmaker says NTPC polluting river, government denies

March 11, 2013 at 11:15 PM

Raipur, March 11 (IANS) A Chhattisgarh lawmaker Monday accused public sector National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) of dumping fly ash in state's Hasdeo river even as Industry Minister Rajesh Munat denied the charge.

Reliance Power commissions first 660 MW unit of Sasan UMPP

March 11, 2013 at 5:31 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Reliance Power has commissioned the first 660 MW unit of its Sasan ultra mega power project (UMPP) in Madhya Pradesh, the company said Monday.

US Navy sailors blame Fukushima meltdown for giving them 'lasting ailments'

March 11, 2013 at 4:43 PM

Washington, Mar. 11 (ANI): U.S. Navy veterans are blaming the Fukushima nuclear power plant meltdown for making them sick.

Help still needed in quake-hit regions: Japan PM

March 11, 2013 at 3:07 PM

Tokyo, March 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe addressed his country on the two-year anniversary of the devastating earthquake and tsunami, saying there is still help needed to eliminate the consequences of the natural calamity.

Fishermen protest in boats against Kudankulam nuclear plant

March 11, 2013 at 12:59 PM

Chennai, March 11 (IANS) Around 8,000 fishermen in around 600 fibre boats are staging a sea protest Monday against the construction of two 1,000 MW nuclear power plant at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP), said an activist.

IAEA chief to visit India Monday

March 9, 2013 at 2:11 PM

Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) Director General of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Yukiya Amano will arrive here on a five-day visit to India Monday, an official said here Saturday.

Secret behind Hillary Clinton's million-mile travels: red hot peppers!

March 9, 2013 at 11:07 AM

Washington, Mar 9 (ANI): The secret behind former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's stamina for having a rigorous travel schedule during her time in her position has revealed to be hot peppers, according to a book on the former First Lady.

Power officials, police attacked during anti-theft drive

March 8, 2013 at 8:19 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Officials of the electricity department and police personnel were attacked by an unruly mob here during an anti-power theft drive, police said Friday. The officials received minor injuries.

Be proud to be a woman, believe in your dreams: Sofia Hayat

March 8, 2013 at 6:19 PM

Mumbai, March 8 (IANS) British-Asian actress-singer Sofia Hayat, a victim of child sex abuse, appeals to women who have been victim of rape or other violence to rise above such things and live their dreams.