Water shortage halts uranium processing plant in India
Uranium processing plant lying idle for water crisis, IBN Live News, Mar 03,2011 Jamshedpur (Jharkhand), The production in the processing plant of Turamdih uranium mine, one of the mines of Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL), has been suspended due to water shortage, officials said.”The processing plant of Turamdih Mines, on the outskirts of Jamshedpur, has been stopped due to water shortage,” S K Srivastav, General Manager of Processing Plant of UCIL, said.He said the processing plant, which has 3000 ton per day capacity, has been lying idle for the last four days as the water source of Kharkhai river has dried up.About 8000 to 9000 cusec water is needed to run the plant, he said.Srivastav said efforts have been underway to draw water from the nearby areas.He said UCIL has decided to transfer the mine water from Jadugora mine to run the mine for a few days. A study has been carried out in the nearby areas to identify a spot from where water could be drawn, officials said.
China’s nuclear arsenal small – but transparency is needed
The driving force in U.S.-Russia nuclear arms reduction and control is that transparency fosters predictability and minimizes the risk of a terrible war by miscalculation. A similar pact must be in the interests of China, India, Pakistan — and the rest of Asia.
Why worry about China’s nuclear warheads?, The Japan Times Online, By MICHAEL RICHARDSON, 3 March, 11, SINGAPORE — Latest estimates by Western analysts put China’s stockpile at 240 warheads, with 175 in active mode and 65 in reserve or waiting to be dismantled because they are considered too old for use.
This is a small arsenal compared with those of the United States and Russia. Continue reading
USA not putting tactical nuclear weapons in South Korea
U.S. not mulling redeploying tactical nukes to S. Korea: official, By Hwang Doo-hyong, WASHINGTON, March 3 (Yonhap) — The United States will not consider redeploying tactical nuclear weapons to South Korea despite growing concerns about North Korea’s nuclear and missile threats, a senior U.S. official has said. Continue reading
India’s new nuclear projects face a number of hurdles
in the upcoming 9,900 MW Jaitapur nuclear power project in the coastal Ratnagiri district, NPCIL is planning to line up a number of sops for the land losers.
Work on NPCIL Haripur project to start in 2014 Business Standard, Kolkata March 3, 2011, Amid controversies surrounding the proposed nuclear power plant at Haripur in West Bengal, the Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) has said that work on the project will start by 2014.The environmental evaluation process is expected to be over by 2012 and the land acquisition will kick off only after that. Continue reading
China’s secret ambition for unlimited nuclear weapons growth – Wikileaks
Chinese officials privately admit that a desire for military advantage underpins continuing secrecy.
No nuclear limit: China, The Age, Philip Dorling, February 28, 2011 HIGH-RANKING Chinese officials have declared that there can be no limit to the expansion of Beijing’s nuclear arsenal, amid growing regional fears that it will eventually equal that of the United States, with profound consequences for the strategic balance in Asia. Continue reading
Strong local opposition to India’s planned Jaitapur nuclear plant
Chavan was greeted by slogan-shouting women from Sakhrinate village during his interaction with people. The local outfits like Janhit Seva Samitee from Madban village and the fishermen from Sakrinate village asked the chief minister to scrap the project.
Scrap Jaitapur nuclear power project, locals tell Prithviraj Chavan, – Mumbai – DNA Feb 26, 2011, Maharashtra chief minister Prithviraj Chavan, who visited the proposed Jaitapur nuclear project site here, today witnessed stiff resistance from the local people who are opposing the 9,900mw power plant. Continue reading
Jaitapur anti nuclear protestors are local villagers, not “outsiders”
“How could he say that the villagers genuinely fighting for their land and raising their voices are outsiders?
‘How can Jaitapur villagers be outsiders? – Hindustan Times, 28 Feb 2011, Shiv Sena executive president Uddhav Thackeray came down heavily on chief minister Prithviraj Chavan on his ‘outsiders’ comment he made at Jaitapur on Saturday. Continue reading
Jaitapur anti nuclear community determined, despite government repression
“The project is being imposed on villagers even though over 90% people are against it.”….protestors were being tried in false cases. Another local said water pumps which were being to draw water in one of the villages were severed a few days back. Pravin Gavankar, a local activist, claimed that, “Over 191 people had been subjected to preventive arrests
Pakistan’s race ahead in nuclear weapons
The weapons have been kept at depots all over Pakistan – some are said to be near the main air bases……….It will also raise questions about how the beleaguered administration of President Asif Ali Zardari can justify spending on nuclear weapons when so many in his country live in poverty and appalling conditions.
Pakistan to overtake Britain as world’s fifth largest nuclear power, Mail Online, By David Williams 21st February 2011
Experts think Pakistan could have 110 nuclear weaponsPakistan is on the verge of overtaking Britain as the world’s fifth largest nuclear power at a time when the country faces an unprecedented threat from extremists. Continue reading
Japanese tax-payers should not pay up for risky Texas nuclear project
Clearly the state has other cleaner and cheaper alternatives, such as wind power or even natural gas. Overall, this looks like a bad deal all around: for Texas, for the Japan Bank for International Cooperation, and for Japanese taxpayers.
Why Japan Should Say ‘No’ To Funding U.S. Nuclear Plants, Change.org News, by Zachary Shahan · February 18, 2011 Nuclear energy, even if it were the cleanest, greenest, safest thing on the planet (which it is definitely not), is extremely financially risky. For this reason, it is nearly impossible for nuclear projects in the U.S. to get enough funding to get off the ground. Instead, companies rely on loan guarantees from the federal government, which ensures lenders that if the projects fail, taxpayers foot the bill and bail out the failed nuclear companies—to the tune of several billion dollars. Continue reading
South Korea radiation leaks from nuclear power centre
Radiation leaks reported at nuke power research center in S.Korea 2011-02-20 SEOUL, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) — A South Korean nuclear power research center issued a warning of radiation leaks on Sunday, which forced its staff there to evacuate immediately, according to local media. A “white” warning was issued at around 2:32 p.m. local time at the state-run Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI), located in the central city of Daejeon, about 160 km south of Seoul, after minor radiation leaks were detected at a 30 megawatt research reactor, HANARO, at around 1:03 p.m. local time, the KAERI told local media….Radiation leaks reported at nuke power research center in S.Korea
Trend to renewable energy -a new world order in investment
Renewable energy finds many takers; vies with fossil fuel: Exim Bank Announcement Business Standard, February 18, 2011The new world order in the age of energy security is projected to be renewable, shows a trend Continue reading
Work with Pakistan to avoid a Jihadist nuclear-armed State
That means working with the Pakistan of today to try to improve its very spotty record on terrorism and proliferation. While many (on both sides of the U.S.-Pakistan dialogue) are pessimistic that cooperation/engagement between America and Pakistan will succeed, there is every reason to try, given the alternatives,”
“Jihadist nuclear-armed Pak worst nightmare for India, US, world”: Riedel | TruthDiveWashington, Feb 17(ANI): A jihadist takeover in Pakistan- which is a “real possibility today”- would have devastating consequences not only for the country but the entire world, and particularly for India, says Bruce Riedel in his new book. Continue reading
Britain joining nuclear marketing scramble for India
British civil nuclear power delegation to visit India, IBN Live News Mumbai, Feb 17 (PTI) A civil nuclear power trade delegation of eight leading UK-based companies, coordinated by the UK Nuclear Industry Association (NIA), will be visiting India next week. Continue reading
Nuclear marketing between India and Canada
Indian delegation in Canada to explore nuclear business opportunities, The Hindu , 18 Feb 2011, A high-powered Indian business delegation led by Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) Associate Director F. Vohra arrived here today to accelerate bilateral investment and the transfer of technology in the field of nuclear energy between the two countries…… The Hindu : Business / Industry : Indian delegation in Canada to explore nuclear business opportunities
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