The UDF government in Kerala announced free KSRTC bus travel for women, dedicated department for elderly after first Cabinet meeting. In the first Cabinet meeting chaired by newly sworn-in Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan, the UDF government announced free KSRTC bus travel for women, a dedicated department for the welfare of the elderly, and a ₹3,000 hike in the honorarium of ASHA workers. Newly sworn-in Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan chairs the first meeting of the state cabinet, in Thiruvananthapuram, Monday, May 18, 2026. (PTI)The Cabinet also decided to form an SIT to probe the attack on Youth Congress leaders during the Nava Kerala Yatra in 2023.Follow the latest breaking news and developments from India and around the world with Hindustan Times' newsdesk. From politics and policies to the economy and the environment, from local issues to national events and global affairs, we've got you covered.Read More