Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

INSANE: 6 - The Real Truth

KSRTC mulls roping in private operators willing to run buses on net-cost contract basis on inter-State routes

KSRTC seeks private operators to operate inter-State buses on NCC basis to reduce debt, improve services. Benefits include no expense on capital, savings on salary/pension, license fee, regulated environment. PPP initiative to help KSRTC, benefit passengers.

The Hindu

KSRTC partners with Jayadeva Institute for cardiac check-up initiative for 34,000 staff

KSRTC enters MoU with Jayadeva Institute to provide cardiac check-ups to 34K employees for 5 yrs. 62% of staff to benefit, costing ₹2.55 cr/yr. Transport Minister Reddy emphasizes importance of taking care of employees. Jayadeva Institute to provide check-up and treatment facilities to staff.

The Hindu

Biju Prabhakar replaces B. Ashok in KTDFC

Amid the deepening crisis in the Kerala Transport Development Finance Corporation Limited (KTDFC), which has been starting at a bleak future after lending loans to crisis-ridden Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, the State government on Thursday removed B. Ashok, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of KTDFC, from his position and…

The Hindu

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Kerala High Court seeks clarification on guarantee provided by State to deposits in KTDFC

Kerala HC asks govt to clarify if borrowings by KTDFC are guaranteed. Govt has 1 week to file clarificatory affidavit. Govt says no valid legally enforceable guarantee given, liability of guarantor applicable only after resolving disputes between KTDFC & KSRTC. Govt suggests KSRTC sell/mortgage property to discharge liability.

The Hindu

Private bus strike hits life in Palakkad

Private bus operators in Palakkada district caused disruption to normal life on Tuesday with a day-long strike demanding increased student fare and relaxation of govt. rules on cameras and seat belts. KSRTC plied extra services, but rush was heavy. Schools in suburbs closed, shops shut, govt. offices had low attendance.…

The Hindu

Maratha reservation protest: KKRTC temporarily suspends operations in Maharashtra after bus is torched, KSRTC follows suit

Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (KKRTC) has temporarily suspended its operations in Maharashtra after one of its buses was set ablaze on Monday by protesters amidst the ongoing reservation for Maratha reservation.

The Hindu

Dasara: 11.07 lakh travelled to Mysuru in KSRTC buses; 30-40 percent increase in passenger load than last year

Mysuru's Dasara celebrations saw a 30-40% increase in passenger load due to 'Shakti', a free ride scheme for women. 11.07 lakh passengers, including 6.40 lakh women, travelled to Mysuru. 350 trips were operated daily between Mysuru and Bengaluru. KSRTC Divisional Controller said the division earned ₹5.47 crore, the highest ever…

The Hindu

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Bus strike total; hits normal life in north, Central Kerala

The bus owners called the strike to press for their demands, including revision of the student concession. The response to the strike call was almost total with around 7,5,00 buses being off the road in the State.

The Hindu

Token strike by Kerala private bus operators hits commuters in northern, central districts

Commuters in northern districts of Kerala affected by private bus operators' token strike on Oct. 31. Schools, offices with skeletal staff; KSRTC deployed additional buses, but not enough. Remote destinations worst affected. Strike total in Kannur; flash strike on Oct. 30 in protest against conductor's arrest. Upland areas in Kannur,…

The Hindu

Stage set for ‘Keraleeyam’ in city amidst tight security

The entire festival area comprising 40 venues have been divided into four security zones by the Thiruvananthapuram City police; 1,000 police officers, including 250 women police officers and over 400 special police officers, put in place for the festival

The Hindu

KSRTC raises relief amount for Employees’ Family Welfare Scheme

The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has increased the relief amount for its Employees’ Family Welfare Scheme from ₹3 lakh to ₹10 lakh.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

Two Canada-based Malayali friends launch artisanal arrack brand

Two friends, Ajith and Sajish, launch Taika in 2022, a home-brewed arrack made from fruits, spices, dates and jaggery. The unaged spirit is sold at the distillery in Ontario and is popular among the Malayali population in Canada. The label is a nod to Kerala, with an image of a…

The Hindu

HC dismisses plea against operation of KSRTC buses to tourist destinations

Kochi HC dismisses writ petition seeking action against KSRTC for operating tour buses without special permit. Court noted tourism is major source of revenue & KSRTC had special area permits under scheme. Petitioner's submission of violation of MV Act & rules found unsubstantiated. KSRTC operations well within scheme & did…

The Hindu

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Hindu

Devotees throng Chamundi Hills for ‘rathotsava’

Thousands of devotees witnessed the 'Rathotsava' atop Chamundi hills. Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar pulled the 'ratha' and devotees showered fruits. The temple's chief priest Shashishekar Dikshit supervised the rituals. MLA G.T. Deve Gowda and senior officials were present. Teppotsava will be held on October 28 and KSRTC ran special buses…

The Hindu

Man held on charge of misbehaviour with co-passenger

Perumbavoor police arrested Mohammed Azarudhin, 29, of Coimbatore for allegedly misbehaving with a woman co-passenger on a KSRTC bus. He was making voyeuristic gestures when the bus reached Vallam near Perumbavoor.

The Hindu

LDF government snuffing life out of KSRTC, putting employees in turmoil: KPCC

Despite the High Court’s order that the salaries of KSRTC employees be paid before the 10th of every month, the government paid only a part of last month’s salaries till now.

The Hindu

Transport corporations to fill 8,719 vacancies in Karnataka after years of staff shortage

After the Covid-19 pandemic, financially-strained corporations were instructed by the then government to halt regular hiring as a cost-cutting measure.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Hindu

Free ride, free spirit: What Shakti scheme means to women in Karnataka

Women in Karnataka benefit from free bus travel under the Shakti scheme, saving money & gaining freedom. Travellers share their experiences, while some are skeptical & others worry about the toll on the exchequer.

The Hindu

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…

The Hindu

Commuters demand inter-district bus services from Ernakulam

Kochi commuters demand more bus services to neighbouring districts due to inadequate KSRTC services. Private buses are preferred due to better maintenance and lower fares. Two-wheelers and cars from Paravur and Cherthala indicate lack of adequate transport services.

The Hindu

NWKRTC launches new buses to meet festival rush

NWKRTC has added 500 buses to meet the festival rush, operating from various bus stands in Karnataka to various towns and outside. Special buses will run between Bengaluru, Mangaluru, Goa, Mumbai, Pune and other cities. Tickets can be booked online or via KSRTC mobile app.

The Hindu

Seat belts mandatory in heavy vehicles from November 1 in Kerala

Kerala govt. mandates seat belt use in heavy vehicles from Nov. 1. Drivers & front-seat passengers must comply. 62.67 lakh offences detected by AI-enabled traffic surveillance cameras since June 5. Old-fashioned buses must attach seat belts. Strict enforcement of rule.

The Hindu

Man arrested for misbehaving with girl students

Deepu, 43, was arrested in Thiruvananthapuram for misbehaving with two schoolgirls on a KSRTC bus. The girls alerted the bus crew, who took the bus to Poonthura police station where the arrest was made.

The Hindu

KSRTC launches new fleet: Karnataka CM unveils 40 ‘Pallakki’ sleeper buses and 100 ‘Sarige’ variants

The newly introduced Pallakki buses will operate on routes spanning various destinations across the State, originating from Bengaluru and other regions

1 … 5 6 7 8

People

Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Kerala State Road Transport Corporation

the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation

10 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.