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- Express Tribune
Pakistan went nuclear on this day in 1998. Today, Sindh celebrates
In high spirits after the recent combat victory over India, the people of Sindh celebrated Yom-e-Takbeer on Wednesday by participating in rallies and seminars, paying tribute to the military and civilian martyrs as well. The official and unofficial rallies were taken out in all districts of the province. Hyderabad Deputy Commissioner Zainul Abedin Memon led a rally from Shahbaz Building to the Post Master General's office. Addressing the participants he said Pakistan is a golden day in the country's history when Pakistan proved its impeccable defence capability before the world. "This day not only helped restore the balance of power in South Asia, but made Pakistan emerge as the sole nuclear power among the Muslim countries." He underscored that the atomic program is a guarantee of defence for Pakistan. A large rally was also organized in Matiari district. "This day reminds us that with national unity, strong resolve, and self-reliance, we can overcome any challenge," affirmed SSP Faisal Bashir Memon. DC Muhammad Yousuf Sheikh said Youm-e-Takbeer is a day to pay tribute to the great scientists, military and civil leadership, and workers whose sacrifices made this achievement possible. In Jamshoro a rally started from the DC office, led by Additional DC Nooruddin Hingorjo. The enthusiastic participants chanted slogans, praising the scientists and the Pakistan army as well as the political leadership. A hospital operated by the Atomic Energy Commission in Larkana district organized a rally in connection with Yom-e-Takbeer. Doctors, paramedics and a large number of citizens took part in the activity. The hospital's Director Dr Abdul Samad Shaikh said Pakistan's atomic program is meant for peace and not aggression. He noted that 20 hospitals working under the commission are providing free cancer treatment to the patients. The Sindh Education Department in Shaheed Benazirabad district arranged an event at M H Khuwaja auditorium hall. The speakers underlined that Pakistan on this day 27 years ago conveyed to the global community for the sake of freedom, sovereignty and national security the country's armed forces are ever ready. Jamaat-e-Islami, Sunni Tehreek, Jamiat-e-Ulema-e-Pakistan, Pakistan Milli Muslim League, traders associations and many other groups of people also organized events to mark the day.
The Hindu
22-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Nuclear scientist M.R. Srinivasan laid to rest in Coonoor with state honours
The mortal remains of eminent nuclear scientist and former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission M.R. Srinivasan were laid to rest with full state honours at the Wellington crematorium in Coonoor on Tuesday. District Revenue Officer M. Narayanan laid a wreath, followed by a gun salute by police personnel, in the presence of Mr. Srinivasan's family and friends. Mr. Srinivasan, who had been living in the Nilgiris, passed away at the age of 95 on May 20. He was also a former Secretary to the Department of Atomic Energy. He worked alongside Dr. Homi Bhabha on the construction of the country's first nuclear reactor, Apsara, which achieved criticality in August 1956. He was appointed Principal Project Engineer for the construction of India's first atomic power station in 1959. He then took charge as Chief Project Engineer of the Madras Atomic Power Station; became Director of the Power Projects Engineering Division, DAE; and was appointed Chairman of the Nuclear Power Board in 1984. He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in recognition of his contributions to India's nuclear energy programme. On May 20, following his death, top officials from the Nilgiris district administration, including Collector Lakshmi Bhavya Tanneeru and Superintendent of Police N.S. Nisha paid their respects to him.
The Hindu
21-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
M.R. Srinivasan, a key architect of India's nuclear programme, no more
M.R. Srinivasan, the former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission and Secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy, passed away in Udhagamandalam on Tuesday (May 20, 2025). He was 95-years-old. Srinivasan joined the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) in September 1955 and began his distinguished career working alongside Dr. Homi Bhabha on the construction of India's first nuclear research reactor, Apsara, which achieved criticality in August 1956. In August 1959, he was appointed Principal Project Engineer for the construction of India's first atomic power station. His leadership continued to shape the nation's nuclear program when, in 1967, he took charge as Chief Project Engineer of the Madras Atomic Power Station. Srinivasan held several key positions of national importance. In 1974, he became Director of the Power Projects Engineering Division, DAE, and in 1984, Chairman of the Nuclear Power Board. In these roles, he oversaw the planning, execution, and operation of all nuclear power projects across the country. In 1987, he was appointed Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission and Secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy. That same year, he became the Founder-Chairman of the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL). Under his leadership, 18 nuclear power units were developed — seven of which were operational, seven under construction, and four in the planning stage. His contributions to India's nuclear energy landscape will be remembered for generations to come, his daughter, Sharada Srinivasan said in a statement released by the family. In recognition of his contributions to India's nuclear energy program, Srinivasan was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, one of the nation's highest civilian honours. 'India will always be grateful to him for advancing scientific progress and mentoring many young scientists,' Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on social media platform X. Deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. MR Srinivasan, a stalwart of India's nuclear energy program. His instrumental role in developing critical nuclear infrastructure has been foundational to our being self-reliant in the energy sector. He is remembered for his inspiring… — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 20, 2025 Congress by Congress leader and MP Jairam Ramesh wrote on X: 'it has been my good fortune to have known him for a long time and he is someone who has left a deep and lasting impression on me by the strength of his commitments, his deep appreciation of the larger social functions of science, and his profound understanding of India's rich cultural traditions.' India's legendary nuclear technologist Dr. M. R. Srinivasan has just passed away. Picked by Homi Bhabha himself, he played a pivotal role in the setting up of India's very first nuclear power plant at Tarapur in the late 60s. Later he led the team that established India's… — Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) May 20, 2025 Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, and other leaders condoled Srinivasan's demise. 'Deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. M.R. Srinivasan, a legendary architect of India's nuclear energy programme and a Padma Vibhushan recipient. His visionary leadership and scientific acumen were central to building the nation's self-reliance in atomic energy,' the Raj Bhavan quoted Governor Ravi as saying, in a social media post. In a social media post, Mr. Stalin said: 'We mourn the passing of Dr. M.R. Srinivasan, a pillar of India's atomic energy programme. He began his journey with Dr. Homi J. Bhabha, the father of India's nuclear programme, building our first reactor. Over decades, he led the creation of 18 nuclear power units, driving energy self-reliance. A true nation builder. My deepest condolences.'
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
MR Srinivasan, doyen of India's nuclear power programme, dies at 95
UDHAGAMANDALAM: M R Srinivasan , the nuclear scientist and former Atomic Energy Commission chairman who was instrumental in the development of India's nuclear power programme , died in Ooty on Tuesday. He was 95. Srinivasan had the distinction of working with Homi J Bhabha on the construction of India's first nuclear research reactor, Apsara, which went critical in Aug 1956. His career was marked by associations with the most hallowed names in India's atomic power programme, including Vikram Sarabhai, Homi Sethna and Dr Raja Ramanna. He was founder-chairman of Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. Under his leadership, 18 power units were developed. In 1987, Malur Ramasamy Srinivasan became secretary of department of atomic energy and chief of Atomic Energy Commission. The same year, he took charge of Nuclear Power Corporation of India. On Monday, Srinivasan was admitted to a private hospital in Ooty after he complained of discomfort. He died after suffering cardiac arrest Tuesday. Born on Jan 5, 1930 in Karnataka, Srinivasan finished his schooling at Mysore. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering in 1950 from UVCE, then a new engineering college founded by M Visvesvaraya. After his masters in 1952, he was awarded a PhD by McGill University, Montreal, in 1954. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like [Click Here] 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software Expertinspector Click Here Undo Specialising in gas turbine technology, he joined department of atomic energy in Sept 1955 and worked alongside Bhabha. In Aug 1959, Srinivasan was appointed principal project engineer for the construction of India's first atomic power station. He went on to become the chief project engineer of Madras atomic power station. He held key positions of national importance, which included director of power projects engineering division in DAE and chairman of Nuclear Power Board wherein he oversaw the planning, execution, and operation of all nuclear power projects across country. He was awarded a Padma Vibhushan in 2015 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to India's nuclear energy programme. V S Ramamurthy, former secretary, department of science and technology, called Srinivasan one of the earliest architects of DAE. 'I considered MRS a walking dictionary of nuclear power in the country,' Ramamurthy told TOI. 'In the mid-1980s, MRS was the first one in country to organise a public debate on nuclear safety, in Bengaluru. His knowledge of the power reactor scenario was fantastic, and Kalpakkam reactor is an example for which he was in-charge then,' he said. PM Narendra Modi condoled Srinivasan's passing. 'Deeply saddened by the passing of Dr M R Srinivasan, a stalwart of India's nuclear energy programme. His instrumental role in developing critical nuclear infrastructure has been foundational to our being self-reliant in the energy sector. He is remembered for his inspiring leadership of Atomic Energy Commission. India will always be grateful to him for advancing scientific progress and mentoring many young scientists. My thoughts are with his family and friends in this sad hour. Om Shanti,' he posted on X. Tamil Nadu governor R N Ravi said Srinivasan's visionary leadership and scientific acumen were central to building the nation's self-sufficiency in nuclear energy. TN CM MK Stalin called Srinivasan a 'pillar of India's atomic energy programme' and 'a true nation builder'.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Who was nuclear scientist Dr MR Srinivasan, architect of India's atomic power?
Dr M R Srinivasan Dr Malur Ramasamy Srinivasan, a pioneering figure in India's nuclear energy programme and former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission , passed away in Tamil Nadu's Udhagamandalam on Tuesday at the age of 95. The veteran scientist leaves behind an extraordinary legacy of leadership and technical brilliance that shaped the country's self-reliant nuclear capabilities. 'His legacy of visionary leadership, technical brilliance, and tireless service to the nation will continue to inspire future generations,' his daughter, Sharada Srinivasan, said in a statement issued by the family. Born on January 5, 1930, in Bengaluru, Dr Srinivasan was the third of eight siblings. He completed his early education in Mysore, studying Sanskrit and English. Despite a strong inclination towards physics, he enrolled in mechanical engineering at the University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE), graduating in 1950. He went on to earn a master's degree (1952) and a PhD (1954) in gas turbine technology from McGill University in Montreal, Canada. Dr Srinivasan joined the Department of Atomic Energy in September 1955, where he began working alongside Dr Homi Bhabha on India's first nuclear research reactor, Apsara. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 大正製薬が発表。お腹脂肪がつく原因、実は 大正製薬 今すぐ購入 Undo He later served as Principal Project Engineer for the country's first atomic power station and played a crucial role in building the Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR), which became the backbone of India's indigenous nuclear power fleet. Following the untimely death of Dr Bhabha in a plane crash in 1966, Dr Srinivasan continued to lead key developments in India's nuclear programme. His leadership was crucial in the construction of the Madras Atomic Power Station (MAPS) and the expansion of nuclear power projects across the country. In 1974, he was appointed Director of the Power Projects Engineering Division at the DAE, and in 1984, he became Chairman of the Nuclear Power Board. Under his supervision, India saw a significant expansion in its nuclear power capacity. He served as Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission and Secretary, DAE, from 1987, and was the founding Chairman of the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL). Under his leadership, 18 nuclear reactors were developed, seven operational, seven under construction, and four in the planning stages. He also represented India on the global stage as a senior advisor at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna from 1990 to 1992, and as a Member of the Planning Commission from 1996 to 1998, where he oversaw Energy and Science & Technology portfolios. His contributions extended beyond science and engineering into national policymaking, serving on India's National Security Advisory Board and leading the Task Force on Higher Education in Karnataka. In recognition of his distinguished contributions to India's nuclear energy program, Dr Srinivasan was awarded the Padma Shri in 1984, Padma Bhushan in 1990 and Padma Vibhushan in 2015. He was also the recipient of Homi Bhabha Gold Medal from Indian Science Congress, Homi Bhabha Lifetime Achievement Award, Part of Asian Scientist 100 list in 2016 He was a Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering, Institution of Engineers (India), and an Emeritus Fellow of the Indian Nuclear Society. Additionally, he was a founding member of the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO). Dr Srinivasan authored the book From Fission to Fusion: The Story of India's Atomic Energy Programme, a seminal work chronicling the evolution of India's nuclear journey. Several dignitaries, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, and defence minister Rajnath Singh, expressed deep condolences and mourned his death. As India bids farewell to one of its foremost scientific minds, Dr Srinivasan's life stands as a testament to the power of vision, perseverance, and service to nation progress.
