Bastion Bungalow renovation back on track

Kochi | Wednesday | 15th January, 2020

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Swetha Kadiyala ByExpress News ServiceKOCHI: As the seat of all three imperial powers who ruled the area, the Bastion Bungalow in Fort Kochi enjoys a chequered history. The long-standing decision to convert its halls into a museum has thus far faced inadvertent delay. “The tender process for the renovation of the Bungalow is currently underway and is expected to be completed by the end of this month. The premises was partly thrown open to visitors in February 2016 while access inside the rooms is still restricted. As the Lalitha Kala Akademi received significant backlash for their unscientific approach, the project was consigned to Kerala Museum post a shift in the government..