{
  "id": 1294010,
  "title": "Kollam KSRTC depot redevelopment kicks off",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/kollam-ksrtc-depot-redevelopment-kicks-off",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T15:35:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kollam-ksrtc-depot-redevelopment-kicks-off/article71353402.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Kollam KSRTC depot redevelopment project has begun, addressing long-standing public demands for improvements in transport infrastructure. The Minister and Kollam MLA Bindhu Krishna inaugurated a temporary KSRTC office at the depot's garage, signaling the start of the reconstruction process. Following the completion of this temporary office, the existing structure will be demolished to make way for a modern facility built along the scenic shores of Ashtamudi Lake. The project aims to provide safer and state-of-the-art facilities for commuters in a timely manner. In addition to the depot redevelopment, the State Water Transport department is expanding its local waterways fleet with a new boat service, which will operate between Kollam and Sambranikodi.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}