“Verdict on Kudankulam shocking”
Activists and experts under the platform of the Coalition for Nuclear Disarmament & Peace (CNDP) have termed the Supreme Court’s go-ahead to the controversial nuclear power plant at Kudankulam...
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HC notice to Govt for withdrawal of cases against anti-nuclear activists
The Madras High Court on Tuesday ordered issue of notice to Tamil Nadu Government asking why steps were not taken to withdraw cases filed against anti-nuclear activists protesting against Kudankula...
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Power with responsibility
nkulam, and each is equally important. Much to the relief of the Centre, which had invested hundreds of crores of rupees there, the Tamil Nadu government which desperately needs electricity.
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Kudankulam nuclear plant cleared, with caveats
‘Benefits’ outweigh ‘minor radiological detriments,’ says SC
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NPCIL allays scientists’ fears on Kudankulam safety
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NPCIL allays scientists’ fears on Kudankulam safety
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New Delhi,
May 19, 2013
NPCIL allays scientists’ fears on Kudankulam safety
NPCIL has sought to reassure a group of scientists who had raised concerns over the safety of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP), saying all equipment installed there has undergone multi-stag...
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TIRUNELVELI,
May 7, 2013
We stand vindicated: site director
Welcoming the Supreme Court verdict on the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project, site director of the upcoming nuclear park R.S. Sundar said the judgment unequivocally endorsed the promises made to the...
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TIRUNELVELI,
May 7, 2013
Anti-nuke movement rejects SC verdict
Rejecting the Supreme Court judgement,...
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NEW DELHI,
May 7, 2013
Fear of nuclear disaster has no basis: court
The Supreme Court on Monday said there is no basis to the fear that the radioactive effects of the Kudankulam nuclear power plant, when commissioned, will be far reaching. A Bench of Justic...
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MOSCOW,
April 28, 2013
NPCIL point man to ease Kudankulam startup
Ahead of a key government-level interaction with Russia here on Monday, India has sought to assure Russia that it is not deliberately delaying the startup of the Kudankulam plant with the motive o...
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New Delhi,
April 24, 2013
Now, plea against ‘sub-standard’ Kudankulam equipment
The Supreme Court has been moved to direct the Centre not to commission the Kudankulam nuclear plant or bring reactors to initial criticality until after it has comprehensively examined the issue...
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MADURAI,
May 7, 2013
Udayakumar’s passport impounded
The passport of S. P. Udayakumar, founder of the People’s Movement Against Nuclear Energy (PMANE), has been impounded, according to official sources. A reliable source in the Regional Pa...
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TIRUNELVELI,
May 7, 2013
Children too say no to nuclear plant
: Minutes after the Supreme Court verdict allowing the commissioning of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project, a group of children from coastal hamlets in the district submitted a petition to Collector...
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CHENNAI,
May 7, 2013
Verdict a shot in the arm, says DAE
The Supreme Court judgment on Monday dismissing petitions against commissioning of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP) “is a shot in the arm” for the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), sa...
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Thiruvananthapuram,
May 6, 2013
Kudankulam verdict unfortunate: Achuthanandan
Veteran Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader and Leader of Opposition in Kerala Assembly, V.S. Achuthanandan on Monday termed as “unfortunate” the dismissal of anti-nuclear campaigners’ plea...
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MADURAI,
April 28, 2013
Entire Kudankulam power sought for State
The Madurai District Tiny and Small Scale Industries Association (MADITSSIA) has demanded that the 2,000 megawatt power to be generated from the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant should be allotted e...
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NAGERCOIL,
April 21, 2013
Anti-Kudankulam protesters held
The police on Saturday arrested as many as 146 activists, including 105 men, 36 women and five children of the Anti-Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project People’s Federation when they tried to take out...
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Slideshow
While the government sees the nuclear power plant as a solution for the growing energy crisis and has demanded all the power to be generated for Tamil Nadu, anti-nuclear activists and locals have been vocal and steadfast in their opposition to the plant. The protests have now spread to Chennai. Compiled by Sharanya Kannan