KSRTC records all-time daily revenue of Rs 13.01 cr, surpasses previous record
Thiruvananthapuram (PTI): The Kerala government said that its state transport corporation, which had faced financial problems in the past, achieved an all-time daily income record of Rs 13.01 crore on January 5.
Lauding the achievement, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, in a Facebook post on Tuesday, said it debunks claims that the state’s public transport system was collapsing.
The CM further said that of the Rs 13.01 crore earned by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) on January 5, ticket sales alone accounted for Rs 12.18 crore, which he termed a historic achievement.
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The remaining Rs 83.5 lakh came from non-ticket income, he added.
KSRTC also surpassed its previous daily income record of Rs 10.19 crore, achieved on September 8 last year, he said.
According to Vijayan, the reasons for the historic achievement include the state government’s policies to protect and make public sector undertakings profitable, systematic management of KSRTC operations to achieve targets, and modernisation of the corporation’s fleet.
He also highlighted the coordinated efforts of the government and KSRTC employees and officials as playing a significant role in achieving this "brilliant milestone".
The CM said the government is rapidly nearing its goal of making KSRTC fully self-sufficient and congratulated the corporation’s employees and officials for their hard work in reaching this achievement.
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Experience comes when you play bigger teams in bilateral series: Rashid Khan
Chennai (PTI): Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan called for more bilateral series against stronger cricketing nations after his team signed off from the T20 World Cup on a high, defeating Canada in their final group match here on Thursday.
Afghanistan played some exhilarating cricket, going down to South Africa in a gripping second Super Over after the scores were tied, a humdinger that provided one of the early thrills of the World Cup.
However, the spin-bowling stalwart said Afghanistan could make significant strides if they get regular opportunities to compete against stronger cricketing nations.
"Couple of areas to improve, with the batting, the middle order got a bit stuck against the big teams, and then with the bowling the death overs. That comes when you play the bigger teams in bilateral series," said Rashid after his team defeat Canada by 82 runs, with him returning excellent figures of 2 for 19.
The stalwart said the side had arrived well prepared for the tournament and produced some breathtaking cricket, but admitted the narrow defeat to South Africa proved costly and remained a painful setback.
"We were well-prepared (for the tournament), we played some unbelievable cricket. The game against South Africa, that really hurt everyone. We had to win one of those (first two) games and see how the tournament unfolded. We'll take some positive things from this World Cup and look forward," he said.
With head coach Jonathan Trott set to part ways with the team, Rashid described the departure as an "emotional" moment for the side.
"I think we had some wonderful times with him. Where we are now, he played a main role. It's emotional to see him leave us, but that's how life is. We wish him all the best and somewhere down the line we see him again."
Ibrahim Zadran, who was named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 95 off 56 balls, said it was satisfying to finally register a substantial score after two below-par outings.
"I enjoyed it, didn't play better cricket in first two innings, which I expect. Wanted to back my skills, really enjoyed it. Pressure was there, it's there all the time. I want to put myself in pressure situations and enjoy it," said Zadran.
"Wanted to play positive cricket, rotate strike and punish bad ball, create partnerships and this is what I have done."
