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India’s nuclear reactors can use fresh nuclear fuel from Russia

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In order to increase the effectiveness of the reactors at the Kudankulam power project, Russia has supplied new technology and solutions for the nuclear fuel cycle of India’s atomic power plants.

Alexander Ugryumov, senior vice-president for research and development at TVEL, the fuel branch of the Russian government’s Rosatom enterprise, introduced the new technology while taking part in a conference in Hyderabad. According to Rosatom, these methods can improve the performance of the Kudankulam VVER-1000 reactors that are now operational and those that are still being built.

The Kundankulam power project in Tamil Nadu currently has two 1,000 MW pressurised water reactors of Russian design in operation, and four more are being constructed there. Despite the uncertainties brought on by the conflict in Ukraine, Russia has continued to supply essential components for the project.

New models of nuclear fuel, methods for greater uranium enrichment, and innovations for a closed nuclear fuel cycle are some of the new approaches and technologies, according to Rosatom. Over the course of several decades, these technologies have the potential to increase the efficiency of the Kudankulam power plant’s operations.

For the first time ever, fuel with more than 5% enriched uranium is being supplied to Rosatom’s Kudankulam nuclear power station in Tamil Nadu, India. The prior fueling cycle lasted 12 months, while the new fuel allows reactors to run for 18 months before they need to be refuelled.

He also emphasised the creation of safer new generation fuel known as Advanced Technology Fuel (ATF). Additionally, Rosatom is carrying out the Russian ATF programme, which involves the creation and testing of novel fuels in a VVER-1000 reactor.

Other solutions, such as the processing of spent nuclear fuel in Russia and the provision of uranium-plutonium fuel for common thermal neutron reactors, particularly light-water installations like the VVER, are also available from Rosatom.

The largest producer of enriched uranium in the world is Rosatom’s fuel division, and TVEL supplies nuclear fuel to 75 power reactors in 15 nations.

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Around Digha Railway Station, Negligence Causes Massive Water Wastage

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Ignorance leads to huge water wastage near Digha Railway station.

The Wastage

In another case of carelessness, on Wednesday, March 27, a large water pipeline next to the Digha train station was damaged, wasting litres of water. In addition to upsetting locals, this event has drawn criticism for the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation’s (NMMC) poor response.

After this occurrence, the NMMC, which was given the task of supervising the construction of citizen amenities, has come under investigation. While there are development projects going on in a number of places, a serious mistake happened close to the Digha railway station on the Thane Belapur route.

A large-water pipe that supplied Digha with water was accidently damaged by a JCB when the M/s Light Strong Company was working on excavation. The large-water pipe burst, resulting in the loss of lakhs of litres of water.

Municipal authorities were notified promptly, yet they did not move decisively against the contractor in question. Locals voiced their displeasure, drawing attention to a persistent problem where contractors appear to start work without proper supervision or responsibility.

“Irrational contractors begin work at their convenience with the tacit approval of Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation officials,” said one resident. Millions of gallons of water were wasted when a water conduit ruptured close to the Digha railway station while the business was excavating. But neither the contractor nor the executives of the municipal corporation can bear all the blame.

“It is unacceptable to waste water. Additionally, such carelessness should not be tolerated now that summer has arrived. Another neighbor stated, “We hope NMMC takes action against such contractors.”

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The Shiv Foundation Hosts An Exhibition In Vashi Of Weapons Belonging To Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

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On the occasion of our esteemed leader Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj birth anniversary, the Shiv Foundation of Shiv Sena (UBT) has arranged an exhibition including Shivaji Maharaj’s weaponry at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Chowk, Vashi, from March 27 to 28, 2024, from 6 am to 8 pm.

The display provides an overview of the weapons and combat strategies used throughout Shivaji Maharaj’s rule. In order to obtain insight into the struggles and conflicts of the medieval age, visitors can peruse a variety of displays that explain the historical value of these artifacts.

Shree Vitthal More, the District Chief of Shiv Sena (UBT), opened the exhibition, which attracted the interest of both public officials and ordinary people.

There will be a number of cultural activities and celebrations all day long to go along with the exhibition. Residents can take part in flower tributes, ceremonial greetings, and cultural performances honoring Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s ongoing legacy from morning to evening.

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Prices Of Lemons Rise As Heatwave Hits City

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As Summer & heatwaves strikes, the prices of lemon rise.

The Rise

Since the region has been immersed in intense heat and rising temperatures, lemons have become an extremely popular item in the city. Lemons are becoming an expensive luxury for many people as a result of their record-high costs, which are causing concern among the general public.

The retail market claims that the price of a single lemon has increased dramatically to Rs. 10 per piece, which is a substantial rise over prior months. Some people are so shocked by this increase that they are restricting how much lemon they eat.

Costs have increased overall as a result of the equivalent rise in lemon prices in wholesale marketplaces. The low salaries that define the present economic landscape put more burden on households that are already struggling financially.

The problem has been made worse by the increase in demand for lemons, which is ascribed to their cooling powers during the intense heat. Lemons are also essential for a number of culinary procedures, including the manufacture of lemon juice and the extraction of sugarcane juice.

According to a lemon merchant Varsha Sadanand Devkar. “Over the past 50 years, we have been selling lemons. But since the start of April, the cost has increased. We now sell three lemons for Rs. 25 and six for Rs. 50, while a single lemon costs Rs. 10 a piece.”

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