KUDANKULAM NEWS
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Crucial SC verdict on Kudankulam today JAIHIND TV
It's a crucial day for the nuclear plant in Kudankulam in Tamil Nadu as the Supreme Court will give its verdict on a petition that seeks to halt the project.2:28
Protest march from Kanyakumari to Kudankulanm Captain News
More than 80 human rights and anti-nuclear organisations will organise a protest march from Kanyakumari to Kudankulam to protest the opening of the nuclear power plant. This protest march headed by Kolathur Mani of the Periyar Dravidar Kazhagam, will take plac...1:39
Anti-nuke protesters on strike against SL Navy Captain News
The anti-nuclear plant protesters in Tamil Nadu will go one a one-day token hunger strike against the Sri Lankan attacks on Indian fishermen. The protesters demand that the 78 fishermen arrested by the country be released with immediate effect.1:56
Quit protesting Kudankulam: GK Vasan Captain News
Union Minister of Shipping GK Vasan urges the Kudankulam protesters to give up their fight. He says that the plant is safe and Tamil Nadu is in dire need of power. He says that once the plant is open, it would solve a majority of power problems in the state.44:42
TN colleges to reopen, Kudankulam test run & more Captain News
Achil Vandhavai | After several days of protests, the colleges in Tamil Nadu are all set to reopen. Will the student protests have an impact on the lives of Tamils in Sri Lanka? Also discussed, DMDK chief Vijayakanth's call for boycott of elections, Kudankulam...43:45
Mulayam vs Beni, vote-bank politics and more Captain News
Achil Vandhavai | While Congress leader Beni Prasad Verma calls SP a terrorist party, the latter calls the former a drug addict. Is this mud-slinging going out of hand? Also discussed, the Kudankulam power project row, votebank politics and more.45:49
Kudankulam row, Ram Singh's suicide & more Captain News
Achil Vandhavai | The Kudankulam row sparks a huge debate and the commissioning of the plant gets delayed again. Also discussed, the prime accused in the Delhi gangrape case, Ram Singh's suicide, and Vijender Singh's drug racket.45:27
PM comments on SL, Kudankulam row & more Captain News
Achil Vandhavai | Prime Minister Manmohan Singh finally reacts to the UN resolution against Sri Lankan war crimes. Was his response very evasive? Also discussed, does America have selfish interests in passing a resolution against Sri Lanka and when will Kudank...2:05
Kudankulam commissioning delayed again Captain News
The commissioning of the Kudankulam nuclear power project has been delayed once again. The first unit of the plant is expected to function only in April.1:41
GK Vasan defends party, lashes out at AIADMK Captain News
Union Shipping Minister GK Vasan defends the Congress and speaks on a number of issues. Speaking on the final award of the Cauvery Water Dispute Tribunal, he said that the Centre will ensure that it is notified. He also spoke about the Sri Lankan war crimes an...0:56
Kudankulam: Kerala to get 133 MW Captain News
The Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project is almost at its fag end of completion and the States have already begun battling for their share of power. Kerala will be getting 133 MW of electricity on completion of KNPP's first phase. The plant has the capacity to pro...44:47
TN govt's 13-point action plan, Kudankulam & more Captain News
In this episode of Achil Vandhavai, first, a discussion on the announcement of the 13-point action plan by chief minister Jayalalithaa to ensure women's safety and prevent incidents of sexual harassment. Then, a discussion on the ensuing delay in the power gen...0:34
Kudankulam | Jaya writes to PM again Captain News
In a bid to acquire power that would be generated from the Kudankulam power project, Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa writes to the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. She says that the State has a deficit of 12,000 megahertz and that all the power that would be generate...2:47
Putin discusses Kudankulam with PM Captain News
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in India for bilateral talks. Putin met PM Manmohan Singh and the countries are expected to sign several important multi-billion dollar deals. Amongst the twelve agreements that the countries are expected to ink, two ke...2:15
Kudankulam | SC reserves order Captain News
The Supreme Court reserved its order on the commissioning of the Kudankulam nuclear power plant until all safety measures were in place. The Court said that the safety of the people was the key concern. The government and the Nuclear Power Corporation of India...1:18
CPI(M) Politburo to meet today JAIHIND TV
The Communist Party of India(Marxist) Politburo will meet in New Delhi over the next two days. Indications are likely that the involvement of two senior CPI(M) leaders in graft cases, specifically that of VS Achuthanandan in the Kasargod land allotment case an...1:08
Kolar to become nuclear dumpyard? Times Now
An abandoned gold mine in the Kolar fields might be used as a dumpyard where the nuclear waste materials from the Kudankulam nuclear power plant would be dumped. The Department of Atomic Energy however has completely denied the report and has said that it is c...0:55
Kudankulam: HC dismisses plea for removing Sec 144 Captain News
The Madras High Court dismisses petitions that demanded that the ban orders under Section 144 (1) of CrPC in Kudankulam should be declared 'null and void'. Petitioner G Sivarasa Boopathy's pleas were rejected and the Court also refused to grant permission for ...1:17
No rift between DMK-Cong: Narayanasamy Captain News
MoS for Parliamentary Affairs, V Narayanasamy clarifies that there is no rift between the Congress party and the DMK over the Kundakulam issue. He say that the rumours of a rift were not to be believed as the parties were much allies at the Centre.2:47
War of words | DMK chief & Narayanasamy Captain News
MoS for Parliamentary Affairs, in an interview to magazine 'Ananda Vikatan' says that Congress is tired of DMK's opposition to the Kudankulam power plant and that the party does not need DMK's support anymore. DMK chief Karunanidhi retaliated saying that it wa...6:44
PMO praises Jayalalithaa, angers Karunanidhi Headlines Today
The already strained relations between the Congress and the DMK have now taken a turn for the worse. After V Narayanasamy, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has now praised Jayalalithaa for her support to the Kudankulam nuclear power plant project. The Karunanidhi...1:10
Kudankulam case | SC postpones hearing to Nov 20 Captain News
The case against the Kudankulam nuclear power plant, lodged by organization Poovulagin Nanbargal, has been postponed to November 20 by the Supreme Court. The NGO has demanded that the power plant be closed as safety procedures have not been followed.3:08
Jal Sathyagraha in Idinthakarai Captain News
While the protests have been raging on in the Tamil Nadu capital, Chennai, against the Kudankulam nuclear power plant, Idinthakarai also remained in a state of agitation. Many protesters lead by PMANE leader Udayakumar, formed a human chain in the ocean and de...1:06
2000 protesters disrupt TN Assembly Captain News
Close to 2000 protesters from various anti-nuclear power organizations and several fishermen associations joined hands and laid siege to the Tamil Nadu Assembly. The protesters demanded that the plant be shut down immediately. Several political parties like th...2:58
Massive anti-nuke protests in Chennai Times Now
Protesting against the Kudankulam nuclear power project, several PMANE activists and fishermen lay seige at the Tamil Nadu Assembly. The protesters demand that the fuel loading in the plant be stopped immediately and shut down the plant. MDMK and PMK have also...21:35
Chennai rages with anti-nuke protests Captain News
Achil Vandhavai | Protesting against the Kudankulam nuclear power project, several PMANE activists and fishermen lay seige at the Tamil Nadu Assembly. The protesters demand that the fuel loading in the plant be stopped immediately and shut down the plant. MDMK...28:15
Graft charges against Congress-BJP disturbing? Captain News
Zero Hour | A scam-ridden Congress is no better than BJP, whose leaders are now slowly getting accused of several graft cases. Do we need more political alternatives? Also, discussed are the political/environment implications of the Sethusamudram project and t...3:26
PMANE's Assembly siege on Monday Captain News
PMANE leader Udayakumar and his followers will protest against the Kudankulam nuclear power plant and lay siege in front of the Tamil Nadu Assembly. The controversial nuclear project has been generating a lot of protests, however the fuel loading at the plant ...1:51
Putin postpones visit to India Captain News
Russian President Vladimir Putin postpones his visit to India by more than a month. He was expected to arrive on November 1 for the 13th annual India-Russia summit, but has now postponed his trip to December 24. Many attribute his postponement to the ongoing...1:30
Kudankulam | SC pushes hearing to Nov 6 Captain News
The Supreme Court has moved the hearing of the case filed by Poovulagin Nanbargal, against the Kudankulam nuclear power project, to November 6th. The organization had filed a complaint against the project citing that nuclear energy and nuclear waste had the ca...1:12
Kudankulam | Detained protesters released Captain News
While several protesters have been detained for protesting at the site of the nuclear power plant, several others have cases against them. The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court has ordered the police to allow bail and release the protesters from jail.1:47
Kudankulam | Fuel loading complete Captain News
As the Uranium loading at the Kudankulam nuclear power plant has been completed, the Advisory Committee for Project Safety Review, headed by SK Mehta, will soon inspect the plant. This the last and the most crucial lap of power production as several safety and...1:02
CPM state committee meet set to begin JAIHIND TV
Stage is set for the CPM state committee meet, which will last for two days. Politburo member S Ramachandran Pillai will inform the state committee central leadership's decision to warn Opposition leader VS Achuthanandan for taking a stand different from the ...0:13
CPM state secretariat meet underway JAIHIND TV
CPM state secretariat meet is underway in Thiruvananthapuram. The report by the CPM central committee, rebuking Opposition leader VS Achuthanandan for taking a stand that is totally different from the party's in the protests against the Kudankulam Nuclear Powe...1:31
CPM politburo rebukes VS Achuthanandan JAIHIND TV
The Communist Part of India (Marxist) politburo publicly rebukes VS Achuthanandan for his divergent views on the Kudankulam nuclear power plant issue. CPI(M) General Secretary Prakash Karat maintains that his party is not for shutting down of nuclear power pla...50:23
Is there a solution to Kudankulam row? Captain News
Zero Hour | Kudankulam protests have been hogging the news headlines for a while now. With the protests only making things worse as the days pass, and with the State suffering from an acute shortage of power, a solution for the problem is the need of the hour.17:37
Are activists crossing the limits? | Oct 8, 2012 Headlines Today
News Night | Anti-nuclear activists and people protesting against the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP) lay siege to sea to stop loading of fuel to the nuclear reactor. In Delhi, India Against Corruption activist Arvind Kejriwal has exhorted people to bu...4:13
Kudankulam | Fresh protests at site Captain News
PMANE activists and other anti-Kundakulam protesters lay siege to the nuclear plant. The protest headed by Udayakumar has said that the protesters will protest 500 metres from the site and that they will not engage in any vandalism. Some of the demands that th...3:00
Protesters lay siege to Kudankulam plant Times Now
PMANE activists and other anti-Kundakulam protesters lay siege to the nuclear plant. The protest headed by Udayakumar has said that the protesters will protest 500 metres from the site and that they will not engage in any vandalism. Some of the demands that th...49:19
KKNP - safe or unsafe? Captain News
Zero Hour | While protests have been rife against the Kundakulam nuclear power plant, several people have come out in support of the plant. KKNP is probably the best bet to Tamil Nadu if it wants to comes out of the massive power crisis that it is facing now. ...21:37
SC talks tough on Kudankulam Captain News
Achil Vandhavai | The Supreme Court does not seem too impressed with the Centre's claims that the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant was safe enough to withstand a Fukushima-type disaster. The Court has said that it would not hesitate to stop the project if safet...5:40
Fishermen halt operations at the Tuticorin port Headlines Today
Nearly 3000 fishermen descended on Tuticorin harbour, protesting the fuel loading and the reloading of uranium that has resumed at the Kudankulam nuclear plant. Though the port authority had taken measures to stop them from entering the harbour, the protestors...1:10
SDPI blocks trains at Elumpoor Captain News
The Social Democratic Party of India, (SDPI), blocks trains at Elumpoor railway station in Chennai, by staging protest and raising slogans against the recent diesel price hike and the FDI in retail issue. The party has also expressed its anguish over the polic...0:45
Anti-nuke protest spreads to Tuticorin port Captain News
Against the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board giving its final clearance for loading of fuel in the first unit of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project, the aniti-nuclear activists have launched their second phase of protests. About 3,000 fishermen and anti-nuclea...3:02
Fishermen take anti-nuke protest to Tuticorin port Times Now
Over 1200 boats leave for Tuticorin's fishing harbour where fishermen will protest against the Kudankulam nuclear plant. The anti-nuclear protest is spreading and more people are joining in after the atomic energy regulatory board gave the go-ahead for fuel lo...1:21
Karat: VS knew party's stand on Kudankulam JAIHIND TV
Reacting to Opposition leader VS Achuthanandan's visit to Kudankulam, where anti-nuclear activists are staging protest against the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, CPM General Secretary Prakash Karat has remarked that VS was informed about the party's take on t...7:03
Tamil Nadu Court acts against anti-nuke protesters Headlines Today
A non-bailable warrant has been issued against anti-nuke protest leader SP Udaykumar. The warrant has been issued by a court in Tamil Nadu after Udaykumar failed to appear before it. Udaykumar's wife, however, was present in court when the summons were issued....1:58
Kudankulam | VS stopped from protest Captain News
Leader of Opposition in Kerala, VS Achuthanandan, attempts to join the Kudankulam protests, before being sent back into Kerala. He had already announced his solidarity with the protesters and wanted to take part in the protests. However, considering the volati...3:26
Kudankulam | Police object to funeral procession Headlines Today
The police in Kudankulam are taking their orders too seriously. The cops have stopped a funeral procession and have asked the people to take the earmarked route instead. The objection comes from the tense law and order situation that has been prevailing in the...1:57
Kudankulam | Protesters bury themselves in sand Headlines Today
Protesters in Kudankulam shift their protest from the sea to sand, and bury themselves neck-deep in the beach. The protesters have categorically stated that the protests will continue until their demands are met. According to sources, the protests might be cal...18:28
Kudankulam protests intensify Captain News
Achil Vandhavai | Protesters in Kudankulam shift their protest from the sea to sand, and bury themselves neck-deep in the beach. The protesters have categorically stated that the protests will continue until their demands are met. According to sources, the pro...0:57
12th Five Year plan | 16 N-plants in the pipeline Captain News
According the the 12th Five Year plan documents, there are close to 16 nuclear power plants in the offing. The plants will be developed across the nation and will effectively combat the power problems in the country. The Five Year plan also outlines an increas...2:16
Jal Satyagraha at Idinthakarai Captain News
The anti-nuke protest saw yet another twist today when protesters in Idinthakarai formed a human chain in waist and neck-deep water after Supreme Court's refusal to put a stop on fuel loading in the Kudankulam nuclear plant. People who were injured in the poli...6:40
Arrest warrant against Udayakumar Headlines Today
PMANE founder SP Udayakumar has been served an arrest warrant by the Tamil Nadu police. The police served the arrest warrant to Udayakumar's father. Arvind Kejriwal however enraged with the serving of warrant says that this is just a complete crackdown on the ...8:54
Kudankulam | SC refuses to stop fuel-loading Headlines Today
In a huge blow to the protesters, the Supreme Court says that it will not stay fuel loading in the Kudankulam nuclear plant. The order was a reply to a plea that challenged the non-compliance of safety procedures in the nuclear plant. The protesters have now d...3:07
Kudankulam | Protesters conduct Jal Satyagraha Times Now
After the Supreme Court refused to stay fuel loading in the Kudankulam nuclear plant, the protesters form a human chain and take part in Jal Satyagraha. The order was a reply to a plea that challenged the non-compliance of safety procedures in the nuclear plan...23:51
Kudankulam's Jal Satyagraha - effective? Captain News
Achil Vandhavai | Women and children form a human chain in the middle of the sea and take part in the Jal Satyagraha protest against the Kudankulam nuclear power plant. While the Supreme Court has said no to staying of fuel loading in the plant, the protesters...1:42
Anti-nuke protestors move protest to the sea Headlines Today
Anti-nuclear protestors in Kudankulam have taken a cue from the Jal Satyagraha in Madhya Pradesh, and have moved their protest to the sea. The Tamil Nadu Government has assured that the nuclear reactor is safe but it has no takers.3:25
Kudankulam | Protesters cry foul Headlines Today
Even though the Tamil Nadu police have been alleging that extreme restraint has been shown in the case of Kudankulam protesters, the villagers of Idinthakarai have another story to tell. Many houses look ransacked and several villagers accuse the cops of bruta...2:58
Where is Udayakumar? Captain News
Missing PMANE leader Udayakumar, who was whisked away by the Idinthakarai villagers, is no where to be found. While a secret meeting between Arvind Kejriwal and Udayakumar is expected to happen, the police have no clue about the latter's whereabouts. Arvind Ke...23:56
Are Kudankulam protests credible? Captain News
Achil Vandhavai | Protesters throng Kudankulam and demand that the power plant be shut down. The unrelenting government however has been constantly thwarting all attempts by the protesters to stop the generation of power in the plant. With the protesters, head...24:31
Kundankulam firing - human rights violation? Captain News
Achil Vandhavai | The firing at the Kudankulam site, results in the death of a fisherman. While the Tamil Nadu police have been praised for showing extraordinary restrain in handling the protesters, this sudden turn of events have changed that opinion. Could t...29:05
Battleground Kudankulam | Sep 10, 2012 Times Now
Newshour | Police resorted to brute force to quell the protests against the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant. One person has been killed in this process. Was the massive police action against the anti-nuclear protesters a complete overreaction? Can the actions o...20:33
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Police fire tear gas on Kudankulam protesters Aaj Tak
Nearly 8000 protesters gathered near the Kudankulam nuclear plant in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu to protest against the nuclear project earlier today. They were prevented from entering the site by the local police. When they disobeyed orders and con...3:51
HC clears Kudankulam nuclear plant Headlines Today
The Madras High Court observes that there is no possibility of natural disasters at the site of the Kudankulam nuclear power plant and given it the go-ahead. The Government has also been asked to set up hospitals and schools around the plant.17:50
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Anti-Kudankulam activists lash out Times Now
Anti-Kudankulam nuclear power plant protesters have now issued a fresh set of demands, threating to launch a agitation if work at the plant site is not stopped immediately.15:59
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Newshour | Are Sri Lanka's intentions dubious? Times Now
Is Sri Lanka's concern over the Kudankulam Atomic Power Project genuine or is it only a reaction to India's decision to vote against the island nation in the UNHRC resolution?2:36
Sri Lankan Ambassador plays down nuke row Times Now
Playing down the nuke row, Sri Lankan Ambassador Prasad Kariyawasam says that all the outstanding issues between Sri Lanka and India can be resolved through bilateral talks.16:31
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Environmental clearance given to POSCO suspended Headlines Today
The National Green Tribunal has suspended the environmental clearance given to Pohang Steel Corporation's mega steel project in Odisha.17:37
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Exclusive | Never-seen-before KNPP visuals Headlines Today
With protests against the Kudankulam power plant gathering steam, HT gains exclusive access to the nuclear power plant.1:35
K'kulam: Fast unto death protest enters 7th day Headlines Today
The fast unto death protests in Idithinkarai, lead by activist Udayakumar, enter the seventh day with the protesters showing no signs of relenting.19:02
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Medical team checks people on indefinite fast Times Now
A medical team arrives at the Kudankulam protest site to check on 15 people, including PMANE leader Udayakumar, who are on an indefinite fast.2:16
Vaiko, Medha Patkar join anti-nuke protests Headlines Today
MDMK leader Vaiko and social activist Medha Patkar join the anti-nuclear protests against the Kudankulam plant.4:54
Anti-nuke protests in more than ten cities Headlines Today
Agitations have been organized across several cities against the opening of the Kudankulam nuclear power plant.1:59
Kudankulam: 150 villagers begin fast unto death Headlines Today
Agitations against the Kudankulam nuclear power plant gather steam as 150 villagers begin a fast unto death protest lead by activist Udayakumar.17:36
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TN cabinet discusses Kudankulam row Headlines Today
After the expert committee submitted its review on the Kudankulam power plant, the Tamil Nadu cabinet on Monday is expected to make some crucial decisions concerning the project.24:17
Govt's NGO scrutiny: Targeted bias? Times Now
CBI refers a list of 12 NGOs to the Home Affairs Ministry for receiving illegal foreign funds. Is the government spreading an anti-NGO campaign?6:10
12 more NGOs under govt scrutiny Times Now
CBI hands over a list of 12 NGOs to the Home Affairs Ministry for receiving illegal foreign funds.11:41
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Kudankulam: German deported, activists cry foul Times Now
A German national was deported from India on grounds of raising funds for protests against the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project.5:37
N-plant row: German national held, deported