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The operation of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant was suspended by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, as there were meltdowns of fuel rods at three of the plant's reactors from the damage after the earthquake and tsunami, the company confirmed on Tuesday.
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Rare images of tsunami striking Fukushima Nuclear Plant (PHOTOS)

It's been more than two months since 8.9 magnitude earthquakes struck Japan and took a toll on Japanese people and crippled the economy. Various relief measures are underway at various stages to restore normalcy in the ravaged island nation with aid flowing in from various quarters and volunteers pledging their support to restore the lives.

TEPCO President steps down amid record loss

Tokyo Electric Power Co is likely to book about a 1 trillion yen ($12.3 billion) net loss for its fiscal year that ended in March due to losses from the accident at its Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant.

TEPCO Releases Photos of Tsunami Waters Around its Plant

Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) released Thursday handout tsunami waters photos taken from near its number 5 reactor at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant on March 11, when a 8.9 magnitude earthquake struck Japan that triggered the tsunami.

Post-Fukushima study reveals delay in capping nuclear leak

The reconstruction of disaster that hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant on March 11 this year, published by the Wall Street Journal shows the deterioration of the nuclear plants in the first 24 hours was much faster as opposed to what was comprehended earlier.
 Toyota Motors India to resume normal production

Toyota to resume normal production in India

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd said that it will resume normal production from May 20, a fortnight ahead of schedule after the troubled car maker had decided to cut its production by 70 percent in the wake of parts shortage arising out of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, the company said in a statement today.
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Hamaoka power plant completes final shutdown

The Hamaoka nuclear plant, located in the southwest of Tokyo, finally shut down all its reactors for about two years on Saturday to avoid any further mishap in the future due to natural calamities, a report said.

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