Only 2 of 54 nuke reactors left operating in JapanFebruary 20, 2012 - 14:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A Japanese utility said Monday, February 20, it would suspend its nuclear reactor in Fukui prefecture for regular checkup, leaving only two of the nation's 54 reactors in operation after the nation's worst atomic accident, M&C reported, citing DPA. Kansai Electric Power Co will halt reactor 3 of its Takahama Nuclear Power Plant on the Sea of Japan coast in the early hours of Tuesday, the company said. All 54 of the country's reactors are scheduled to be suspended for servicing by the end of April. Japanese utilities have been unable to reactivate their idled reactors because of growing public concern about atomic power following last year's disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station. The plant was struck by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, which triggered the nuclear emergency, leading to core meltdowns at three of its six reactors. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |