Trida promises basic revamp for Kedaram complex in Thiruvananthapuram
Kedaram Shopping Complex
at Kesavadasapuram Junction, once a bustling retail hub in Thiruvananthapuram, is set to undergo long-overdue renovations. Established in 1994, the complex has fallen into disrepair over the decades, with declining footfall, poor infrastructure, and neglected maintenance prompting calls for urgent intervention.
The
Thiruvananthapuram Development Authority
(
Trida
) on Tuesday met with traders to discuss a proposed plan to revitalize the ageing complex. Currently, only 52 shops are operational, while 10 have shut down due to dwindling customer numbers. Shop owners report operating at a loss, attributing their struggles to the lack of upkeep—none of the three lifts are functional, and the building has only been repainted once in 30 years. Security is also lacking, with no night-time lighting and misuse of the parking area by outsiders.
The
Kedaram Shop Owners' Association
(KSOA) had earlier convened on April 8 to raise these concerns. In response, Trida has committed to a limited set of improvements due to budget constraints. These include repainting the building's front facade, repairing one lift, and deploying two security guards.
KC Vikraman, Trida chairman, acknowledged the validity of the traders' demands but cited financial limitations. "We cannot promise a multi-level parking facility or alter the existing rent escalation policy," he said. Currently, rents rise by 8% annually—traders are requesting a more manageable hike every three years.
Sponsored Links
Sponsored Links
Promoted Links
Promoted Links
You May Like
Ranger Sees Strange Creature On Riverbank. He Says, 'Oh My God,' When He Realizes What It Really Is
Novelodge
Undo
Shyam Kumar B, KSOA joint secretary and a long-standing tenant, stressed the complex's potential. "Kedaram is centrally located. With proper upgrades, it can serve as a mall and draw more shoppers," he said.
Some additional enhancements will be supported by external agencies. The Central Ground Water Board has agreed to install LED lights both within and around the complex. Measures to improve cleanliness will be strengthened, including action against waste dumping in common areas.
Tenants also expressed frustration over unresolved maintenance issues. Despite paying an extra 10% maintenance fee, problems such as a broken drainage pipe that caused waterlogging last year remain unfixed.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Hindu
20 minutes ago
- The Hindu
Standing committee clears proposals for LED street lighting & traffic signals
The standing committee of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, which met on Thursday, August 21, cleared 41 proposals, including one for the operation and maintenance of the LED street lights in the city. Among the 33 agenda items were one for calling for expression of interest, for comprehensive operation and maintenance contract along with phase wise replacement of existing LED street lights, and CCMS boxes for a period of seven years, and supply and installation of additional new LED fixture and CCMS, with an estimated cost of ₹897 crore. One more proposal cleared was to call for tenders for operation and maintenance of existing 404 traffic signals, at an estimated cost of approximately ₹77.32 crore. Auction of commercial estates and model market outlets, storm water drains, model grave yards, function halls, CC roads, operation of sports facilities, among several other proposals, were approved by the committee.
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
TVS Motor launches King Kargo HD EV; sets sights on cargo mobility segment
TVS Motor Company on Thursday launched the TVS King Kargo HD EV , a three-wheeler designed for urban and semi-urban cargo needs, priced at ₹3.85 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The company also showcased a CNG variant, slated for launch later this year. The King Kargo HD EV comes with Bluetooth connectivity via TVS SmartXonnect, 26 smart features, LED headlamps, rolling windows, a Power Gear Mode for higher torque, and twin-axis rear-view mirrors for better safety. According to company's statement, it comes with a top speed of 60 km/h, 6.6 ft load deck, 500 mm water-wading capacity, 235 mm ground clearance, and a 3-hour 10-minute charging time, Aimed at strengthening last-mile delivery , the EV is integrated with TVS Connect Fleet, a telematics platform that provides fleet operators real-time tracking, intelligent dashboards, remote asset control, and analytics for better productivity. Rajat Gupta, Business Head – Commercial Mobility, said the launch marks a 'transformative moment in cargo mobility' aligned with TVS Motor's 'Re-Imagine 2030' vision. He added that the new product is designed to enhance safety, comfort, and profitability for operators while setting new benchmarks in the segment. The EV will first be available in Delhi-NCR, Rajasthan, and Bengaluru, with phased rollouts planned for other markets.
New Indian Express
2 hours ago
- New Indian Express
Punjab slams Centre over GST losses, demands release of Rs 50,000 crore dues
CHANDIGARH: The AAP-led Punjab government on Thursday slammed the BJP-led Centre after the two-day GST GoM meeting, demanding immediate release of pending Rs 50,000 crore dues while accusing the GST regime of causing massive revenue losses to states. Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said GST has inflicted a Rs 1.11 lakh crore loss on the state and alleged that stopping the compensation cess was aimed at weakening state economies, forcing them to 'beg with folded hands' before the Centre. Cheema stressed that Punjab would not have suffered such massive revenue losses had it not joined the 'One Nation-One Tax' scheme. With the compensation cess now scrapped, he called out the BJP government for deliberately wrecking state economies to make them beg before the Centre. He said, "On August 20–21, the GST Group of Ministers met continuously for two days. On Wednesday, the meeting was on life and health insurance. In the evening, a meeting was held on compensation cess. The Chairman told us that today the meeting was on rate rationalisation, and that all members of the compensation cess would participate. Therefore, we also participated in Thursday's meeting.' He continued, "GST came in 2017. In the past eight years, there have been 27 amendments in GST, with exemptions given to different sectors. Fifteen times the GST rates of various goods were reduced. This practice has been continuing in the GST Council for the last eight years, and for the past three years I have been witnessing it myself.' Highlighting the Prime Minister's announcement, Cheema added, 'The Prime Minister declared that there would be two GST slabs - one at 5 per cent and another at 12 per cent - and everyone would celebrate Diwali. But after GST came, who will compensate for the loss suffered by Punjab and other states? Who will pay for this damage? One Nation, One Tax was the scheme of the central government, and all states, including Punjab gave their consent. Everyone agreed that uniform tax rates should prevail across the country so that no state could impose higher or lower taxes on its citizens. But this formula has inflicted a huge loss on Punjab.'
