Chernobyl

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Oct 25, 2023, 14:48 PM IST

Russia-Ukraine war: Some Russian troops still in Chernobyl exclusion zone, says Ukraine

"Russians were seen in the exclusion zone this morning," Yevhen Kramarenko, who heads the agency in charge of the exclusion zone, said in televised comments.

Apr 02, 2022, 08:10 AM IST

Russia, Ukraine fight for Chernobyl disaster site- Here's why

In seizing Chernobyl, Western military analysts said Russia was simply using the fastest invasion route from Belarus, an ally of Moscow and a staging ground for Russian troops, to Kyiv.

Feb 25, 2022, 10:18 AM IST

Guided cycling tours through Chernobyl Exclusion Zone

Keen cyclists are heading to Chernobyl for an active holiday with scenic routes. It's a new type of tourism for the Exclusion Zone, 35 years after the world's worst nuclear disaster.

Sep 14, 2021, 21:14 PM IST

Entertainment news: 'Chernobyl' tops TV award list as BAFTA lines up live show

`Chernobyl`, the critically acclaimed dramatisation of events surrounding the world`s worst nuclear accident, tops the roll-call of nominations announced on Thursday, with 14.

Jun 04, 2020, 21:02 PM IST

'Chernobyl' grabs eyeballs with two awards at 2020 Golden Globes

Beating Netflix miniseries `Unbelievable`, period drama `Chernobyl` won the 2020 Golden Globe Award in the Best Television Limited Series or Television Film category.Other nominees that `Chernobyl` surpassed include `Catch-22`, `Fosse/Verdon`, and `The Loudest Voice`.

Jan 06, 2020, 10:01 AM IST

Maria Sharapova: Russian tennis star's rags-to-riches journey resumes in Stuttgart

When she takes to the court to face Roberta Vinci, it will be to the consternation of many opponents and the relief, albeit privately, of a women`s tour left flagging by the absence of Serena Williams, probably Sharapova`s only serious rival in the arena-filling business.

Apr 25, 2017, 09:37 AM IST

Japan says ageing nuclear reactors can stay on line

Japanese regulators said today that two ageing nuclear reactors can stay on line for up to 20 more years -- the first such exception under tighter safety rules imposed after the 2011 Fukushima crisis.

Jun 20, 2016, 15:40 PM IST

Ukraine marks 30 years since Chernobyl catastrophe

Ukrainians held candlelit vigils Tuesday to mark 30 years since the world`s worst nuclear accident at Chernobyl spewed radiation across Europe and left several thousand people dead or dying.

Apr 26, 2016, 15:45 PM IST

Shinzo Abe says Japan `cannot do without` nuclear power

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday said Japan "cannot do without" nuclear power, speaking on the eve of the fifth anniversary of the devastating Fukushima disaster.

Mar 10, 2016, 18:36 PM IST

Japan clears restart of third nuclear power unit

Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) had approved the reactivation of the plant in July.

Oct 26, 2015, 18:07 PM IST

Wildlife population thriving in Chernobyl: Study

For the first time since the Chernobyl accident, researchers have long-term census data that reveal thriving wildlife populations in the zone.

Oct 06, 2015, 11:02 AM IST