Thiruvananthapuram, June 11 (IANS) The Kerala government’s decision to provide free travel for women in KSRTC ordinary buses has triggered a controversy, with the All Kerala Men’s Association announcing protests on the day the scheme is to be launched.The organisation has declared that it will stage a protest in front of the Secretariat, and has warned that buses may be blocked as part of the agitation.In their social media post, the group also announced that its members would board buses an…
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Thiruvananthapuram, June 8 (IANS) The Kerala government’s ambitious scheme to provide free travel for women in KSRTC buses will come into effect from June 15, but the benefit will initially be restricted to ordinary services alone.The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and Transport Minister C.P. John, considering KSRTC’s financial constraints and operational challenges.John said the full details will be revealed by CM Satheesan, as the cabine…