The commercial heart of Kollam is on the verge of a radical transformation as the City Corporation officially greenlights a ₹150-crore urban makeover project. Aimed at revitalizing the once-bustling hubs of Chinnakkada and Payikkada, the ambitious plan seeks to undo years of economic stagnation caused by what many have called a failed engineering experiment. Published – April 22, 2026 08:13 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Watch: WB & TN polls: Massive security, AI monitoring as voting nears Individuals may opt out of caste, but the system may not reciprocate, says IEWG study