An Angamaly bakery firm gives ₹40 lakh to KSRTC for buying buses

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An Angamaly bakery firm gives ₹40 lakh to KSRTC for buying buses

16 October 2026

Navya Bakes and Confectioneries India Pvt. Ltd., based at Karukutty in Angamaly, Ernakulam district, contributed ₹40 lakh towards buying buses for the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation.
Managing Director Biju Joseph Chakkiyathil handed over the cheque.
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan received it in the Chief Minister's chamber in the Legislative Assembly on 16 October 2026.
Transport Minister C.P. John, Higher Education Minister Roji M. John and KSRTC Chairman and Managing Director Dr. P.S. Pramoj Sankar were present.
The release carries the reference P.N.X. 4342/2026.

Amount: ₹40 lakh Donor: Navya Bakes and Confectioneries India Pvt. Ltd., Karukutty, Angamaly KSRTC CMD: Dr. P.S. Pramoj Sankar

Why it matters for exams: Current-affairs papers use such items to test who holds the Transport and Higher Education portfolios and who heads KSRTC.

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16 October 2026 Source: Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Kerala

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