Protest against setting up of thermal plant

MAYILADUTHURAI: Local fishermen today began a relay fast protesting against setting up of a private thermal station at Tharangampadi in Nagapattinam district.

Officials said the fishermen had begun their agitation even as the company had started the works.

The fishermen claimed that their livelihood would be affected if the plant was set up,and started power generation. Farmers also feared that their fields would be affected.