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Chernobyl disaster might have begun from nuclear blast: Study

November 20, 2017 4:18 pm

The Chernobyl disaster was not triggered by a steam explosion, according to a new theory which suggests that several events may have contributed to the disaster.

Ukraine to mark 30 years since Chernobyl disaster

April 17, 2016 11:25 am

International donors are meeting on April 25 to discuss a funding plan for the installation of a more modern and safe sarcophagus that could last a century and keep generations from living in fear.

Nuclear disaster: Control rooms with no bosses, hotline turned cold

October 21, 2014 2:54 pm

After J&K floods came Hudhud. Now Ebola lurks. Indian Express examines India’s response preparedness to disaster.

Japan allows partial glimpse into crippled Fukushima nuke plant

November 13, 2011 12:27 am

Media allowed into Japan’s tsunami-damaged nuclear power plant for the first time

Japan’s n-plant operator gives ‘condolence money’

April 06, 2011 3:54 am

The operator of Japan’s crippled nuclear power plant said it had found water with 5 million times the legal limit of radioactivity.

Merkel's popularity slides after nuclear U-turn

March 30, 2011 11:49 am

The survey showed Merkel's popularity score falling four points to 55 per cent.

Recession fear stalks Japan economy

March 14, 2011 10:38 am

Japan's already weak economy faces deeper damage from the triple blow.

Gaddafi risked nuclear disaster after UN slight‎: WikiLeaks

December 04, 2010 12:11 pm

Gaddafi was prepared to leave highly enriched uranium potentially unprotected in a fit of pique aimed at the UN.

Planes diverted,offices close as Moscow chokes

August 07, 2010 4:53 pm

Planes were diverted from Moscow airports after huge peat and forest fires blanketed the capital in acrid smoke,forcing some businesses to close.

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