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Clay scarcity threatens traditional idol making in Tiruchi villages
Tiruchi (Tamil Nadu), Sep 7 (IANS) Preparations for Vinayagar Chaturthi have become increasingly difficult for more than 40 pottery families in two Tiruchy hamlets, where the declining supply of suitable clay and sand has disrupted the production of traditional idols and earthenware. The artisans have entered the final week before the festival with much of their work still unfinished. Their livelihoods depend largely on making small Vinayagar idols, household pottery and ceremonial fire pots. Poor-quality raw material, however, has slowed production and raised concerns over whether they can fulfil seasonal orders on time. Permission was recently granted to remove desilted earth from a pond at Inamkulathur. Although about 10 truckloads of material have been transported to the hamlets, only a portion can be used for pottery. Much of it is mixed with sludge and lacks the firmness needed to shape idols. Products made from the material also face a greater risk of breaking while being dried, fired or transported. Pottery flourished in the two settlements for generations because of their proximity to the Cauvery and Kollidam rivers. Clay and fine sand collected from the riverbeds provided a strong mixture that could be moulded easily and produced fewer cracks. Restrictions on accessing those sources have left the artisans dependent on material obtained from less reliable locations. Several families now purchase clay from privately owned farmland in Thuraiyur, Musiri and Lalgudi. The additional cost of buying and transporting the material over long distances has sharply reduced their earnings. Similar difficulties affected production during the previous Pongal season, when the limited clay supply prevented many artisans from manufacturing enough pots to satisfy local demand. Unlike centres producing towering festival idols, these hamlets specialise in figures generally measuring less than 1.5 feet. The idols are largely sold within Tiruchy, while clay pots and fire pots are supplied for Amman festivals across Tiruchy, Perambalur and Ariyalur districts. Artisans fear that continued difficulty in securing suitable clay could weaken a craft sustained across generations. They also seek easier permission to collect riverbed clay under official supervision whenever environmental and water-flow conditions allow safe and limited extraction. They want the authorities to identify a dependable source of good-quality material and establish a regular, affordable supply system. Such support is considered essential not only for meeting seasonal festival demand but also for protecting pottery as a viable occupation for families in both hamlets.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Issues Warning to DMK Over Offensive Remarks Against Women
Tamil Nadus CM C. Joseph Vijay criticizes DMK for corruption and warns against derogatory comments about women. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Issues Warning to DMK Over Offensive Remarks Against Women
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1.79 Crore Fools Voted For TVK, Former DMK Minister Gandhi Insults Voters For Choosing TVK
Former DMK Minister R. Gandhi on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government, claiming that 34% of voters in Tamil Nadu had acted foolishly by voting the party to power, as reported in Minnambalam. Speaking to reporters in Kanchipuram on 5 September 2026, Gandhi also criticised the State government over [] The post 1.79 Crore Fools Voted For TVK, Former DMK Minister Gandhi Insults Voters For Choosing TVK appeared first on The Commune .
Tamil Nadu wind power output rises as July-August generation surges
Chennai, Sep 7 (IANS) Tamil Nadu's wind power generation increased by 3.31 per cent during the first five months of the current financial year, as a sharp recovery in July and August offset a weak start to the wind season. The state generated 10,446 million units of wind energy between April 1 and August 31, compared with 10,112 million units during the corresponding period in 2025, according to data from the Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Limited. Output had remained below last years levels throughout the April-June quarter. Generation declined by 7.8 per cent in April, 27.2 per cent in May, and 22.2 per cent in June. The combined output for these three months was 3,601.4 million units, down about 22.7 per cent from the 4,658.2 million units recorded during the same period a year earlier. The situation changed in July as stronger winds lifted production to 3,401 million units, against 3,045 million units in July 2025. This represented an increase of 11 per cent. The recovery gathered momentum in August, when generation reached 3,444 million units, up almost 43 per cent from 2,408 million units in the corresponding month last year. Wind energy production crossed 100 million units on several days in July and remained robust for much of August. Daily generation touched a record 142.430 million units in August, exceeding the previous high of 123.8 million units registered in August 2025. The new peak underlined the strong contribution of wind power to the states electricity supply during the period. Together, July and August produced 6,845 million units this year, marking a 25.5 per cent rise over the 5,453 million units generated in the same two months of 2025. This late-season surge proved crucial in pushing the overall five-month figure above last years level. Renewable-energy producers have urged the state green energy corporation to introduce a policy that would make it easier to add new wind and solar capacity. They said expansion should not be delayed until a separate policy for battery energy storage systems is finalised. A framework, they added, could help Tamil Nadu build on the improved generation figures and strengthen the contribution of renewable sources to its power network.
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The Tamil Nadu Assembly witnessed a heated start to Monday's proceedings as DMK members raised slogans and demanded an immediate discussion on the recent murders and what they described as a deteriorating law and order situation in the state. Responding to the concerns raised in the House, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay defended his government's approach to policing and said the police force must remain focused on protecting citizens rather than emerging as a centre of power. Vijay stressed that the law must apply equally to everyone and asserted that criminal action would be taken against anyone involved in an offence, regardless of their political affiliation.
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay hit out at double-meaning and abusive language against women during his reply to the demand for grants for the police department in the state Assembly. He also cited an Enforcement Directorate letter to renew allegations over party funds collected during the DMK regime, and invoked Kavignar Kannadasan and the late J. Jayalalithaa while criticising the opposition's conduct in the House.
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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay stresses police role amid Assembly uproar
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IMD forecast rain for TN's western ghats districts in coming days
Salem (Tamil Nadu), Sep 7 (IANS) Tamil Nadu is set to experience contrasting weather conditions over the coming days, with moderate rain forecast in districts along the Western Ghats, rising temperatures across the interior and strong winds over the southern coastal waters. In its latest weather bulletin, the Regional Meteorological Centre said moderate rain was likely in the Western Ghats districts for five days beginning late in the day. Other parts of the State may also receive isolated showers, depending on local weather conditions. At the same time, residents of interior Tamil Nadu have been advised to prepare for hotter weather. Maximum temperatures in some places could remain as much as four degrees Celsius above normal for the next four days. The combination of heat and humidity could cause discomfort, particularly during the afternoon hours. Chennai is expected to have a partly cloudy sky during the day. Light rain may occur in parts of the city and its suburbs during the evening or at night, offering some respite from the prevailing warm conditions. The forecast, however, does not indicate widespread or sustained rainfall for the capital. The weather office has issued a separate warning for fishermen operating off the southern Tamil Nadu coast. Squally winds with speeds reaching 55 km per hour are likely over the Gulf of Mannar, the adjoining southern coastal belt and the Comorin Sea. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into these areas until conditions improve. Following the warning, Fisheries Department officials said permits would not be issued to mechanised boat fishermen in Rameswaram to enter the sea. The restriction will remain in force until further notice as a precaution against rough conditions and potentially dangerous winds. The suspension is expected to keep fishing boats anchored along the Rameswaram coast and may temporarily affect fishing operations and the daily income of crews dependent on deep-sea voyages. Officials are expected to review the situation on the basis of subsequent weather bulletins. People living in coastal areas have also been urged to remain alert to sudden changes in wind conditions. Authorities advised fishermen and boat operators to closely follow official warnings rather than take risks based on short periods of apparently calm weather. The weather department will continue closely monitoring the rain, temperature and wind pattern and issue updates if there is any significant change.
TVK=DMK: TN Entrepreneur Prawin Ganeshan Detained At Delhi Airport Over Now-Deleted
In yet another instance of mirroring the DMKs fascist actions, the Chennai Cyber Crime police under the Joseph Vijay TVK government detained Tamil Nadu-based entrepreneur Prawin Ganeshan at Delhis Indira Gandhi International Airport over a social media post allegedly containing defamatory remarks about Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and actor Trisha Krishnan on 5 September [] The post TVK=DMK: TN Entrepreneur Prawin Ganeshan Detained At Delhi Airport Over Now-Deleted Defamatory X Post appeared first on The Commune .
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Discharge from Mettur Dam increases to 12,000 cusecs for Cauvery delta irrigation
Salem (Tamil Nadu), Sep 7 (IANS) The discharge of water from the Mettur Dam was increased to 12,000 cubic feet per second on Monday morning as irrigation demand rose across the Cauvery delta region. Officials stepped up the release from 6 a.m., marking the latest in a series of increases since water was opened from the reservoir on September 1 for samba cultivation. The decision is expected to improve supplies to agricultural areas where farmers are preparing fields and carrying out early-stage cultivation operations. When the dam was opened at the beginning of the month, water was initially released at the rate of 3,000 cusecs. The discharge was raised to 7,000 cusecs within a few hours and maintained at that level for six consecutive days. With irrigation requirements increasing in the Cauvery delta, authorities enhanced the outflow to 10,000 cusecs at 6 p.m. on Sunday. A further revision followed on Monday morning, taking the release to 12,000 cusecs. According to figures recorded on Sunday evening, the water level in the Mettur reservoir stood at 92.39 feet. Inflow into the dam was measured at 9,709 cusecs, while the available storage was approximately 55.35 thousand million cubic feet (TMC). The increased discharge is intended to carry more water downstream to the delta districts, where dependable irrigation is crucial for the samba paddy season. Farmers in the region are hopeful that the higher release will meet the immediate water requirement and enable cultivation to proceed without disruption. Mettur Dam is the principal regulating reservoir for irrigation supplies to the Cauvery delta. Changes in its discharge are closely monitored by farmers, particularly during the main paddy seasons, because the timing and volume of water determine the pace of agricultural activity across the command area. The latest increase also comes as officials balance the demand of downstream farms with inflow and remaining storage in the reservoir. The outflow of 12,000 cusecs is currently higher than the reported inflow of 9,709 cusecs, making future inflows an important factor in decisions on continued releases. Authorities are expected to keep watch on the reservoir level, inflow, storage and irrigation demand before making further adjustments. For now, the enhanced supply has brought relief to delta farmers who depend on Cauvery water for samba cultivation.
CM Vijay set to answer Oppn charges in Tamil Nadu Assembly today
Chennai, Sep 7 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly is expected to witness a heated sitting on Monday as Chief Minister Joseph Vijay is scheduled to respond to the Opposition's allegations over the law-and-order situation in the state. The House will reconvene at 9.30 a.m. after a three-day break on September 4, 5 and 6. Speaker J.C.D Prabhakar has announced that there will be no Question Hour. However, the government is scheduled to introduce an amendment Bill before taking up other listed business. The Assembly had earlier witnessed an intense debate on the demands for grants for the Police and Fire and Rescue Services departments -- both held by the Chief Minister. Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin and AIADMK legislature party leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami strongly criticised the government's handling of law and order. Udhayanidhi alleged that Tamil Nadu had moved into everse gear during the first 116 days of the new government. He claimed that nearly 550 criminal incidents had been reported during this period, including about 200 murders, more than 300 cases of sexual assault, eight police-related deaths and 10 suspected honour killings. Palaniswami also accused the government of failing to curb murders and robberies. He alleged that offences targeting women and children had risen since the new administration assumed office. Intervening during the debate, CM Vijay said he would provide a detailed reply to every question raised by opposition members. The Chief Minister also challenged the DMK legislators to remain in the House and listen to his response instead of staging a walkout. With CM Vijay now preparing to answer the charges, the sitting is likely to produce sharp exchanges between the treasury and opposition benches. The Chief Minister is also expected to announce additional measures relating to policing, public safety and fire and rescue services. After his reply, the Assembly will take up demands for grants concerning the Forest, Commercial Taxes, Stamps and Registration, Environment and Climate Change departments. Ministers handling these portfolios will respond to the debate and announce new initiatives. The current Assembly session has continued for 18 days, with debates on government spending and departmental performance dominating proceedings. Monday's sitting is being closely watched as Vijay's response is expected to set the tone for the concluding phase of the session.
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