Thiruvananthapuram, Sept. 23 -- Jose, a native of Mookkannoor in Angamaly, has donated Rs 40 lakh to the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) for purchasing a new bus.

This is the first time in the history of KSRTC that a private individual has donated funds to purchase a bus for the corporation.

According to the Chief Minister's Office, at a simple function held in the Chief Minister's chamber after the Cabinet meeting, Jose handed over a cheque for Rs 40 lakh to Chief Minister VD Satheesan.

Accepting the cheque, the Chief Minister said he hoped it would mark a good beginning and encourage more private individuals and institutions to come forward to purchase buses for KSRTC. He then handed over the cheque to Transport Minis...