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In mid-January this year, current Transport Minister K.B. Ganesh Kumar announced that electric buses would be replaced with fossil fuel-powered ones. The reason he cited was that people used them more than diesel buses on routes both were running, causing a financial loss to the utility since the fares on…

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Would have slashed e-bus ticket fare to ₹5 had I continued as Minister: Antony Raju

Former Transport Minister Antony Raju maintains that electric buses are a huge success in the State, despite his successor K.B. Ganesh Kumar terming them a liability to the public transport corporation

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Kadannappally Ramachandran, K.B. Ganesh Kumar sworn in as Ministers in Kerala Cabinet

Kadannappally Ramachandran and K.B. Ganesh Kumar were sworn in as Ministers in the Pinarayi Vijayan-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) government in Kerala

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Outgoing Kerala Transport Minister Antony Raju says he was able to bring about major changes in KSRTC during his short tenure

Outgoing Kerala Transport Minister Antony Raju lists achievements in KSRTC. Antony Raju says he was able to bring about major changes in KSRTC during his short tenure of of two and a half years

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LDF engineers major Cabinet reshuffle

Even before the dust from the government’s tumultuous 36-day political odyssey from the halls of power in the government secretariat to town halls in 140 legislative assembly constituencies (Navkerala Sadas) barely settled, the Left Democratic State (LDF) State committee engineered a major reshuffle in the Pinarayi Vijayan cabinet.

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Funds sanctioned for buses for seven schools

Antony Raju, Minister for Transport, announces ₹1.65 crore for purchasing buses for 7 schools in Thiruvananthapuram.

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₹40 lakh sanctioned for IT facilities in schools: Antony Raju

An amount of ₹40 lakh has been sanctioned to promote IT-based activities in schools in Thiruvananthapuram Assembly constituency, Minister for Transport Antony Raju has said.

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Centre denying State’s share, alleges Antony Raju; remark politically motivated, claims V. Muraleedharan

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Strict action against contract carriage buses operating as stage carriages

The Transport department has decided to take strict action against contract carriage buses operating as stage carriages by misinterpreting the All India Tourist Vehicles (Permit) Rules.

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Private bus operators decide to withdraw indefinite strike from Nov. 21

Bus operators in State agree to withdraw strike after Transport Dept. agrees to look into their three demands: increased students' concession, increased min. fare for students, and restoring bus services beyond 140 km. Cabinet to take final call on demands; no extension for installing seatbelts and CCTVs.

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100-day action plan for flood prevention in city

Action plan to prevent flooding in Thiruvananthapuram finalised: Ministers V. Sivankutty and Antony Raju chaired meeting to devise 100-day plan; desilting of Amayizhanjan, Pattom and Ulloor canals, cleaning of drains, widening of canals, discharge regulator at Veli Lake, GIS-based master plan, rainwater harvesting to be implemented.

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Seat belts, cameras must for heavy vehicles seeking fitness certificate from November 1

Transport Dept. mandates seatbelts, cameras in heavy vehicles from Nov. 1; extends deadline for diesel autorickshaws to switch to green fuels to 22 yrs. Seatbelts, cameras must for fitness certificates; extension to benefit 50K autorickshaw riders.

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Moves on to ensure safe Sabarimala pilgrimage: Minister

Drivers of vehicles carrying pilgrims to Sabarimala from other parts of the country this year can familiarise themselves with the route, terrain, and roads well in advance.

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Kerala government says CCTV cameras must be installed in buses in State by October 31

Kerala government orders installation of CCTV cameras in all transport buses by Oct. 31. Cameras must be placed at front & rear of each bus. Seat belts mandatory for drivers & passengers in front seat of heavy vehicles from Nov. 1. RTOs to examine if operational timings of buses cause…

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Kerala govt. has not tried to mislead High Court, says Antony Raju

Kerala govt. denies misleading High Court on accident cases; AI cameras reduce accidents significantly. Minister releases data showing no major difference in accident statistics before/after AI cameras. Leader of Opposition asked to withdraw charges & apologize. AI cameras detect 62.67 lakh offences, 40.28 lakh processed & 15.84 pushed for legal…

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Firms making illegal alterations will be held liable in case of vehicle fires: Minister

Firms altering vehicles must issue cert. to owners; liable in case of accidents. Causes of vehicle fires assessed: alterations, mechanical malfunctions, fuel leaks. Govt. to hold firms responsible, educate owners & form committee to study causes & recommend steps to ensure safety.

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Kerala State Film Awards to be presented on Thursday

Kerala State Film Awards 2022 to be presented by CM Pinarayi Vijayan at Nishagandhi auditorium. 47 film personalities, incl. Mammootty, Kunchacko Boban, Lijo Jose Pellissery, to receive awards. J.C. Daniel Award to filmmaker T.V. Chandran. Shyamaprasad to receive Television Lifetime Achievement Award. Followed by Hemanthayamini, a musical programme featuring P.…

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Govt., Opposition lock horns over AI cameras

UDF accused govt of awarding AI traffic cameras contract to Keltron in annuity mode. Transport Minister Antony Raju said the agreement was a “total package” & Keltron quoted lowest rate. Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan said Opp. not faulting project but corruption. Industries Minister P. Rajeeve said Keltron made State…

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AI cameras helped curb accidents in Kerala, says Transport Minister

Minister Antony Raju reports that AI-enabled cameras installed in June have reduced traffic-rule violations in the State from 4.5 lakh to 2.5 lakh/month. This, combined with speed limit restrictions, has led to a decrease in accidents and fatalities. To create a culture of road safety, a curriculum of basic rules…

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Kerala Open Mobility Network to integrate public transport modes

Kochi's Open Mobility Network expands to whole of Kerala as ONDC and Transport Dept. sign MoU. Project to integrate multiple modes of public transport onto ONDC network, offering affordable access. Yatri cab and auto booking app in Kochi a case study of how open network can enhance customer and driver…

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Kerala Transport dept., bus operators harden stance on national permit services

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AI cameras helped bring down road accident deaths, rule violations: Antony Raju

AI-powered cameras reduce road accidents & traffic rule violations in Kerala: avg. 4.5 lakh violations/day to 70,000; deaths from 12/day to 4-5/day. Officials from TN, Karnataka & Maharashtra visit to study system. Amendments to Kerala Road Safety Authority Rules soon. Need common speed limit for roads. Strict action against utilities…

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KSRTC to roll out 113 more new electric buses in Thiruvananthapuram

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Balagopal’s statement on economic embargo anti-Constitutional: Surendran

BJP State President K. Surendran alleges FM K.N. Balagopal's statement of Centre imposing economic embargo on Kerala is anti-Constitutional. He claims FM is trying to hide financial ineptitude & blames Centre for State's financial mess. He also mocks Transport Minister Antony Raju for blaming Centre for KSRTC's woes.

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Kudumbashree to organise Onam fairs at district, CDS levels

Kudumbashree Onam fairs to start Tues. in State. Fairs held in all 1,070 CDSs, district level. Rs.1 lakh for district-level, Rs.15K for urban, Rs.12K for rural. Products from microentrepreneurs, farmer groups incl. flowers. Competitions, cultural progs. by Balasabha. Inaugurated by M.B. Rajesh, presided by Antony Raju.

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