Kerala looks at nuclear power to address state's electricity demands?
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Kerala looks at nuclear power to address state's electricity demands?

India Today  

Kerala could get a nuclear power station if it provides the land required, as suggested during a recent meeting between Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and State Power Minister K Krishnankutty. The proposal came up while Kerala requested the central government to utilise its thorium reserves and allocate the resulting power to the state. Union Minister Khattar acknowledged Kerala’s dependency on imported power due to limited domestic production and hydroelectric reliance. He indicated the central government’s willingness to consider a nuclear power project if Kerala provides the required land, but no detailed discussions followed.

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Nuclear power plant proposal: Kerala State Electricity Board seeks study on potential sites
4 months, 1 week ago

Nuclear power plant proposal: Kerala State Electricity Board seeks study on potential sites

The Hindu  

The Kerala State Electricity Board has reportedly requested the National Institute of Advanced Studies to carry out a feasibility study on potential locations for a nuclear power plant in Kerala. In July this year KSEB chairman and managing director Biju Prabhakar had held talks with the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited on the feasibility of setting up a nuclear …

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KSEB, NPCIL hold talks on prospects of nuclear power plants in Kerala

The Hindu  

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No plans to advance refuelling activity at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant’s Unit-1: Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh

The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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Should India consider phasing out nuclear power? | The Hindu Parley podcast
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Should India consider phasing out nuclear power? | The Hindu Parley podcast

The Hindu  

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Centre gave approval for installation of 10 nuclear reactors: Jitendra Singh
1 year, 9 months ago

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Live Mint  

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The Hindu  

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Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant’s Four 1000 MW Units To Be Completed By 2027: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
2 years ago

Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant’s Four 1000 MW Units To Be Completed By 2027: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

ABP News  

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Power Grid arm seeks early decision on allocation of power from KKNPP units
2 years, 3 months ago

Power Grid arm seeks early decision on allocation of power from KKNPP units

The Hindu  

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Load-shedding if shortage of power from central pool continues: Kerala minister
3 years, 2 months ago

Load-shedding if shortage of power from central pool continues: Kerala minister

Hindustan Times  

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After Delhi, Punjab, now Kerala mulls power cut in wake of coal crisis
3 years, 2 months ago

After Delhi, Punjab, now Kerala mulls power cut in wake of coal crisis

India TV News  

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Agitation staged opposing nuclear plant at Kovvada
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Agitation staged opposing nuclear plant at Kovvada

The Hindu  

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