  CISTERN WITH SULFURIC ACID EXPLODED AT HRAZDAN HPPJuly 1, 2004 - 18:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A 2-tonn cistern with sulfuric acid exploded on June 30 evening at the territory of the Hrazdan Heat Power Plant (HPP). As reported in the Department for Emergency Situations of the Republic of Armenia, one man was killed and 7 taken to hospital with burns. The explosion resulted in the depressurization of the cistern and escape of poisonous substance. The extent of damage to the Hrazdan HPP that belongs to RAO UES of Russia is not clear yet. The details of the incident and causes of the explosion are being investigated at present.   Top stories Grigoryan added that the situation around the world and particularly in the region is very difficult. The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova.   Partner news |  Latest news Viva sees growing demand for cloud services  In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud servicesTurkey replacing term "Central Asia" with "Turkestan" in textbooks The Turkish Ministry of Education is replacing the term "Central Asia" with "Turkestan" in textbooks.Armenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats. |
