Nuclear Projects
No compromise on Nuke program, says Pak's Finance Minister amid cash crunch
Amid the hike in prices of commodities and cash crunch, Pakistan Finance Minister Ishaq Dar asserted that they won't compromise on the nuclear and missile programmes, Dawn reported
 "No compromise on Nuke program, says Pak's Finance Minister amid cash crunch")
Nuclear power: All that you need to know about small modular reactors
Small modular reactors are advanced reactors that have a power generation capacity of up to 300 megawatts (MW) per unit
 "Nuclear power: All that you need to know about small modular reactors")
Iran does not seek to develop nuclear weapons, says President Ebrahim Raisi
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said his country did not seek to develop nuclear weapons but would employ nuclear technology for civilian purposes
 "Iran does not seek to develop nuclear weapons, says President Ebrahim Raisi")
Satellite images suggest Iran preparing for rocket launch amid tensions
Iran appeared to be readying for a space launch Tuesday as satellite images showed a rocket on a rural desert launch pad, just as tensions remain high over Tehran's nuclear program
 "Satellite images suggest Iran preparing for rocket launch amid tensions")
Ukraine conflict to hit Kudankulam nuclear project schedules: Centre
The construction of upcoming units of the Kudankulam nuclear power project is likely to be delayed due to the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict, the government told Rajya Sabha on Thursday. "The components and equipment to be imported from Ukraine and Russia may be delayed due to the logistical and ocean freight problems arising out of the conflict," Minister of State in the PMO Jitendra Singh said in a written reply to a question by Rajya Sabha member Abir Ranjan Biswas. The Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP) is being undertaken in cooperation with Russia, which is supplying 1,000 MW VVER type nuclear reactors. Two units of 1,000 MW each are already operational, while units 3&4 and 5&6 are currently under construction. "KKNPP 3&4 and KKNPP 5&6 have achieved an overall physical progress of 58.22 per cent and 8.12 per cent respectively as of February 2022," Singh said. Russian state-owned Rosatom is developing the nuclear power project at Kudankulam. KKNPP-1 ...
 "Ukraine conflict to hit Kudankulam nuclear project schedules: Centre")
India accounts for 1% of world's nuclear warheads, shows SIPRI data
Russia, US hold 90% of total nukes. At 156, India has fewer than Pakistan's 165
 "India accounts for 1% of world's nuclear warheads, shows SIPRI data")
Russian seizure of Ukraine nuclear plant sparks worries about radiation
Russian forces captured the Zaporizhzhia plant - Europe's largest - after attacking it in the early hours of Friday, setting an adjacent five-storey training facility on fire
 "Russian seizure of Ukraine nuclear plant sparks worries about radiation")
US, allies urge North Korea to abandon nuclear, ballistic missile programs
The United States and five allies urged North Korea on Monday to abandon its prohibited nuclear and ballistic missile programs
 "US, allies urge North Korea to abandon nuclear, ballistic missile programs")
India urges Iran to continue to cooperate with IAEA for verification
India has asked Iran to continue to cooperate with International Atomic Energy Agency in performance of verification activities related to its nuclear programme and addressing all outstanding issues
 "India urges Iran to continue to cooperate with IAEA for verification")
Iran won't deliver nuclear activities' record to IAEA: Parliament speaker
Iran will not deliver records of its nuclear activities to the International Atomic Energy Agency after a temporary understanding reached in January expired, Parliament Speaker said
 "Iran won't deliver nuclear activities' record to IAEA: Parliament speaker")
Imran Khan brought to power to roll back Pak nuclear programme: Opposition
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) alleged that Imran Khan was brought to power to fulfil the 'foreign agenda' of rolling back the nuclear programme
 "Imran Khan brought to power to roll back Pak nuclear programme: Opposition")
New Mexico sues US over proposed nuclear waste storage plans citing danger
New Mexico sued the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission over concerns that it hasn't done enough to vet plans for a facility to store spent nuclear fuel, arguing it would endanger residents
 "New Mexico sues US over proposed nuclear waste storage plans citing danger")
BHEL gains 7% on emerging lowest bidder for NPCIL's Rs 10,800 cr tender
The company has emerged as lowest bidder for tender worth Rs 10,800 crore for fleet mode tender floated by Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) for the 6x700 MW Turbine Island Package Projects.
 "BHEL gains 7% on emerging lowest bidder for NPCIL's Rs 10,800 cr tender")
US to end sanctions waivers on Iranian civilian nuclear projects: Pompeo
"The sanctions waiver covering these activities will end following a final, 60-day wind-down period allowing companies and entities involved in these activities to cease their operations," Pompeo says
 "US to end sanctions waivers on Iranian civilian nuclear projects: Pompeo")
How to communicate in a crisis
Nuclear projects carry an element of risk from both equipment and human failure
 "How to communicate in a crisis")
