V Somanna

Amit Shah asks Somanna to campaign in Maharashtra assembly polls

Somanna met Shah here and held discussion on various issues including by-polls in Karnataka.

24 October 2024, 17:27 IST

Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: Amit Shah asks Somanna to campaign in polls

Amit Shah asks Somanna to campaign in Maharashtra assembly polls

24 October 2024, 17:27 IST

Did not request Congress to withdraw cases against me, says V Somanna

Three non cognisiable cases were registered against him for holding protest along with BJP party workers on various public interest issues, he told reporters.

15 October 2024, 16:00 IST

Did not request Congress to withdraw cases against me, says V Somanna

15 October 2024, 16:00 IST

Konkan Railways to be merged with Indian Railways: Somanna

Somanna stressed that more and better services were needed for commuters and thus the merger with Indian Railways was being considered.

16 September 2024, 18:21 IST

Konkan Railways to be merged with Indian Railways: Somanna

16 September 2024, 18:21 IST

Vande Bharat train between Bengaluru-Dharwad will be extended up to Belagavi: V Somanna

He told reporters that he himself has held talks with MP Jagadish Shettar and other elected representatives regarding extension of Vande Bharat train between Bengaluru-Dharwad and up to Belagavi.

16 September 2024, 08:33 IST

Vande Bharat train between Bengaluru-Dharwad will be extended up to Belagavi: V Somanna

16 September 2024, 08:33 IST

Half of Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project will be ready by Dec 2026, says Somanna

Corridor 2, also known as the Mallige Line (25.01 km), will connect Baiyappanahalli to Chikkabanavara, while Corridor 4, or the Kanaka Line (46.24 km), will link Heelalige to Rajanukunte.

09 September 2024, 15:27 IST

Half of Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project will be ready by Dec 2026, says Somanna

09 September 2024, 15:27 IST

MUDA 'scam': Congress protests are insulting to Karnataka Governor, says V Somanna

Governor Gehlot has served several top posts in the country including Union Minister and immensely contributed to the development of the country. Gehlot is also a tall Dalit leader of the country. By holding a protest against his decision, the Congress leaders insulted him, Somanna said.

19 August 2024, 13:29 IST

MUDA 'scam': Congress protests are insulting to Karnataka Governor, says V Somanna

19 August 2024, 13:29 IST

MoS for Railways V Somanna announces new MEMU train between Karnataka's Tumakuru and Yeshwantpur

This will be among the three new MEMU trains planned in the state. The train will leave Tumakuru at 9 am every day and reach the Yeshwantpur station in Bengaluru at 10 am.

18 August 2024, 22:31 IST

MoS for Railways V Somanna announces new MEMU train between Karnataka's Tumakuru and Yeshwantpur

18 August 2024, 22:31 IST

Karnataka govt withdraws order providing office space to V Somanna in Tumakuru

Incidentally, the circuit house was renovated after spending lakhs of rupees and was due for inauguration on August 18.

16 August 2024, 23:35 IST

Karnataka govt withdraws order providing office space to V Somanna in Tumakuru

16 August 2024, 23:35 IST

Decline in arsenic, fluoride-affected rural habitations in country: Govt

As of July 31, 2024, there are 316 arsenic and 265 fluoride affected rural habitations remaining in the country. This marks a substantial decrease from the 14,020 arsenic-affected and 7,996 fluoride-affected habitations reported in April 2019.

05 August 2024, 10:18 IST

Decline in arsenic, fluoride-affected rural habitations in country: Govt

05 August 2024, 10:18 IST

Union Minister V Somanna apologises for 'homage to Advani' gaffe

The gaffe happened during an event organised by BJP-JD(S) workers to felicitate the Union minister and Tumkur MP here. Apparently misled by local BJP workers, Somanna announced the postponement of the programme and observed a two-minute silence.

06 July 2024, 23:48 IST

Union Minister V Somanna apologises for 'homage to Advani' gaffe

06 July 2024, 23:48 IST