Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:30:48 -0700 http://www.kalpakkam.com/ PostNuke Powered Site en-us http://www.kalpakkam.com/images/logo.gif http://www.kalpakkam.com/ siva@sivasys.com http://www.kalpakkam.com/Article82.html Another sad news... Ex-Director of IGCAR Dr. Placid Rodrigues passed away at the age of 68. Here is the article from Times of India CHENNAI: Eminent metallurgist and former director of Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam, Dr Placid Rodriguez died on Sunday morning. The 68-year-old scientist was admitted to the Apollo Hospitals here after he complained of chest pain on Sunday morning. However, he did not respond to the treatment and died. Dr Rodriguez is survived by his wife, a daughter and son. Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:30:48 -0700 http://www.kalpakkam.com/Article81.html C. V. Sundaram was the Director of IGCAR when the FBTR went critical. Here is the article from Economic Times One of the country's outstanding metallurgists and former director of Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Chokkanathapuram Venkataraman Sundaram passed away, according to Department of Atomic energy sources here. Sat, 16 Aug 2008 11:52:47 -0700 http://www.kalpakkam.com/Article80.html This year Kalpakkam Carnival is between Aug. 2 and Aug 10 at NESCO ground. Everybody have fun. Sat, 02 Aug 2008 06:01:23 -0700 http://www.kalpakkam.com/Article79.html Link to the article The country's first indigenously built nuclear power reactor Madras Atomic Power Station Unit-1 (MAPS-1), located at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu and set up at a cost of Rs.2.4 billion ($57 million), will complete 25 years Wednesday. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:13:35 -0700 http://www.kalpakkam.com/Article78.html Here the article from Indian Express Indian nuclear science took nimble steps towards n-power independence on Tuesday with the installation of an 80-tonne safety vessel in the 500-mw Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam. The indigenously-designed and fabricated vessel is the first crucial component to be erected at the plant, which is scheduled to go critical by September 2010. The vessel was designed by a team of scientists led by Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) director Dr Baldev Raj and fabricated at the plant campus. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:00:11 -0700 http://www.kalpakkam.com/Article77.html Here is the article Toshiba has developed a new class of micro size Nuclear Reactors that is designed to power individual apartment buildings or city blocks. The new reactor, which is only 20 feet by 6 feet, could change everything for small remote communities, small businesses or even a group of neighbors who are fed up with the power companies and want more control over their energy needs. Thu, 20 Dec 2007 08:21:25 -0800 http://www.kalpakkam.com/Article76.html Hey friends, this year Carnival starts on July 7th, 2007. Come and enjoy the festival with friends. July 7th to 15th. Fri, 06 Jul 2007 10:24:28 -0700 http://www.kalpakkam.com/Article75.html Dr. Baldev Raj, Director of Indra Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research has been awarded "Padma Shri" by Goverment of India for his contribution in the field of Science and Engineering. Wed, 11 Apr 2007 19:06:14 -0700 http://www.kalpakkam.com/Article74.html Four fast breeder reactors are planned to be built in TamilNadu. Two of the four reactors will be at Kalpakkam. There is already a 500MW prototype fast breeder reactor being built at Kalpakkam. Here is the article Wed, 31 Jan 2007 07:26:41 -0800 http://www.kalpakkam.com/Article73.html Curfew is imposed in and around Kalpakkam following Intelligence reports indicating that Islamic militant groups might be plotting major attacks around Independance Day celebrations. The Intelligence report puts Kalpakkam and other nuclear installations as the main target for the terrorist. Here is a news article from Sify. Tue, 15 Aug 2006 09:38:30 -0700 http://www.kalpakkam.com/Article72.html Here is an article from rediff.com December 9, 2005 After a long interval, attention has again turned to harnessing of nuclear energy. The price rise in oil and gas markets, realisation that these resources may not last long and warning signs of climate change have each contributed in some measure to this. There still prevail, however, proliferation fears and concerns about long-term management of radioactive wastes, including plutonium in spent fuel. It is in this context that the use of thorium, instead of uranium, in reactors holds promise. Tue, 13 Dec 2005 07:10:46 -0800 http://www.kalpakkam.com/Article71.html The FBTR completes 20 years in service. Here is an article from OutlookIndia.com. India's symbol of self reliance FBTR completes 20-years CHENNAI, OCT 18 (PTI) The symbol of country's self reliance and ingenuity in advanced technology, the Fast Breeer Test Reactor (FBTR), located at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam, about 75-kms from here, today completed two decades of its existence. Tue, 18 Oct 2005 11:03:09 -0700 http://www.kalpakkam.com/Article70.html The American Association of Avian Pathologists (AAAP) annually selects an outstanding student(s) to be the recipient of the Reed Rumsey Student Award for Advancement of Avian Medicine. This year's award was received by Dr. Govindarajan Dhanasekaran, currently a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Maryland, College Park, USA. Dr. D. Govindarajan (s/o. Mr. V. Dhanasekaran, Retd. NTC/NPC) is an alumnus of K.V.II, Kalpakkam. He is a veterinarian with a Bachelor of Veterinary Sciences (B.V.Sc.) degree from Madras Veterinary College, Chennai. He received his B.V.Sc. degree with distinction winning 31 gold medals, awards and other prizes for his academic excellence. Currently, he is doing his Ph.D in molecular virology at the University of Maryland, MD, USA, researching important viruses affecting poultry. He was recently in the Kalpakkam online community news for winning the Raymond W. Sarber Award from the American Society for Microbiology (ASM). Fri, 22 Jul 2005 11:53:50 -0700 http://www.kalpakkam.com/Article69.html India's nuclear submarine project is gaining momentum. IGCAR is working on the nuclear reactor for the submarine. Here is the article from timesofindia.com NEW DELHI: By the end of this decade, India should have a fully-operational nuclear submarine of its own. The Advanced Technology Vessel (ATV) project to build a nuclear-powered, guided-missile attack submarine is now on track after years of technical glitches and design problems. Thu, 21 Jul 2005 06:43:12 -0700 http://www.kalpakkam.com/Article68.html Here is the article from Newstoday.net Kalpakkam, July 1: Kalpakkam DAE Emergency Centre has proposed to conduct an off-site emergency exercise as part of its emergency preparedness plans along with the Madras Atomic Power Station and the district administration of Kancheepuram. Tue, 19 Jul 2005 19:08:17 -0700 http://www.kalpakkam.com/Article67.html Uranium-plutonium mixed carbide fuel reprocessed "A real benchmark because nobody has reprocessed carbide fuel. India is the first country to do that." News from Hindu Mission accomplished... Anil Kakodkar KALPAKKAM: The Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) at Kalpakkam, 60 km from Chennai, has reached a major milestone in reprocessing the uranium-plutonium mixed carbide fuel of the Fast Breeder Test Reactor (FBTR), which attained a burn-up of 1,00,000 MW days/tonne. Sun, 12 Jun 2005 07:16:09 -0700 http://www.kalpakkam.com/Article66.html Here is the news item from The NewIndian Express Disaster warning system at IGCAR CHENNAI: An indigenous disaster warning system would be installed at the atomic power plant in Kalpakkam in two weeks, said Baldev Raj, director of Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR). Thu, 12 May 2005 19:39:25 -0700 http://www.kalpakkam.com/Article65.html Here is the article from TheNewindianExpress CHENNAI: Two premier institutions administered by the Department of Atomic Energy - the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Energy (IGCAR) in Kalpakkam and the Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc) in Taramani, Chennai - will henceforth function as constituent units of the Homi Bhabha National Institute (Deemed University), Mumbai. Sat, 07 May 2005 06:20:30 -0700 http://www.kalpakkam.com/Article64.html Here is a news article from NewsTodayNet.com. Director of Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam, Baldev Raj has been awarded the 'Jaeger Lecture Award' by the International Institute of Welding (IIW) and International Standards Organisation (ISO). Mon, 11 Apr 2005 14:12:37 -0700 http://www.kalpakkam.com/Article63.html IGCAR employees have served a strike notice. Here is the list of demands. Thu, 24 Mar 2005 00:34:54 -0800 http://www.kalpakkam.com/Article62.html Rs 12-crore safety shield for Kalpakkam power plant CHENNAI: The Kalpakkam Atomic plant and the adjoining township would get a safety wall at a cost of Rs 12 crore to minimise the effect of future Tsunami and cyclone attacks, said Baldev Raj, Director, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), in the city on Wednesday. Sat, 12 Mar 2005 15:24:51 -0800 http://www.kalpakkam.com/Article61.html Here is the article from Newstodaynet.com. A set of 40 Life Packages consisting of a fibre boat fitted with motor, fishing net and other essentials were distributed to the fishermen of Pudupattinam and Oyyalikuppam near Kalpakkam affected by the 26 December tsunami. The packages were given by 'Save The Family', a tsunami relief programme, dedicated to rebuilding the lives of the affected in the long-term. The programme was jointly sponsored by International Management Group East (IMGE) Emergency Relief Fund and HOPE Foundation at a function at Kalpakkam yesterday. Thu, 03 Mar 2005 14:59:43 -0800 http://www.kalpakkam.com/Article60.html A six-inch long Buddha statue, believed to be from Mayanmar and swept ashore by the Tsunami waves, was found near Kalpakkam. Here is the article from sify.com. Fri, 11 Feb 2005 06:29:30 -0800 http://www.kalpakkam.com/Article59.html Doctors for Safer Environment (DOSE) a Coimbatore-based non-governmental organisation has posted a critique of Dr. L.V. Krishnan's interview. You can find Dr. L.V. Krishnan's interview here on Kalpakkam.com. Here is the copy of the critique from http://kalpakkamreactors.rediffblogs.com. Mon, 07 Feb 2005 09:46:24 -0800 http://www.kalpakkam.com/Article58.html Here is a couple of articles from newstodaynet.com. The first article questions why the Emergency Control Center in Kalpakkam was not used after the Tsunami. The second article is about an exculsive colony in Ammaipakkam, that has 130 unoccupied dwellings not beign allocated to the 670 families displaced by the tsunami. Tue, 11 Jan 2005 14:24:27 -0800