Concerns over Mattancherry losing its commercial charm
The Hindu
Narrow roads and “high” loading and unloading charges cited as reasons
With much of the commercial activity in the famed Bazaar Road and adjacent streets in Mattancherry shifting to mainland Ernakulam, the fear is rife that the historic trading hub from where spices and other commodities were exported to far-off lands would go the Alappuzha way, thanks to extremely narrow roads and what is being termed as high loading and unloading charges.
The narrow and bottlenecked roads of the market hampered the movement of lorries, while headload workers charge very high rates, said Mattancherry-based RTI activist Govindan Namboodiri K.
“The disruption in ferry service from the mainland to the region during the past five years further affected the prospects of the market, since innumerable people from Ernakulam banked on the ferry (with fare as low as ₹3) to reach the wholesale trading hub to purchase commodities at economical rates. The shallow Mattancherry boat jetty must be urgently dredged so that ferry services resume,” he added.
Supreme Court rules temple funds must be protected for religious purposes, not used to support struggling cooperative banks.
Chinnaiah remains in prison despite bail granted, pending sureties for his release in the Dharmasthala perjury case.
Discover why flooring is the focal point of modern home design, blending aesthetics, comfort, and durability in Indian interiors.
Telangana Revenue Minister highlights HILTP's origin during BRS regime, criticizing KTR's land use decisions
Women in Nagapattinam rally for safety and stronger protections, demanding justice and welfare measures during the global activism campaign.
Quack A. Venkatesan arrested in Chennai for operating an unauthorized ayurvedic hospital and prescribing allopathic medicines without training.
ED attaches ₹1,120 crore in assets linked to Reliance Home Finance fraud, raising total attachments to ₹10,117 crore.
Tamil Nadu Minister T.R.B. Rajaa accuses BJP of inciting riots, undermining Madurai's progress amid ongoing investment efforts.
Apart from fine performances from Mammootty and Vinayakan, mind games and character dynamics propel Jithin K Jose’s 'Kalamkaval', a slow-burn thriller
In Celestial Company, an ongoing exhibition in the city, throws light on the often ignored aspects of the divine
Explore the enduring legacy of 'Madurai' Mani Iyer, where music and culinary artistry harmoniously intertwine in Mayiladuthurai.
Retired judges and lawyers urge CJI Surya Kant to uphold constitutional rights for Rohingya refugees amidst controversial remarks.
Join Apar Gupta in the In Focus Podcast as he discusses India's Sanchar Saathi app and concerns over consent and privacy.