Karnataka: Parameshwara backs Somanna's push for second airport at TumakuruKarnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara supports locating Bengaluru's second international airport at Sira. Union Minister V Somanna...
22 Jul, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Karnataka gets new MEMU train service between Arasikere and YelahankaV Somanna, the Minister of State, celebrated the inauguration of a new MEMU train service that connects the towns of Arasikere and Yelahank...
14 Jul, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
ECI promised to examine complaints into SIR manipulation, says HD KumaraswamyChief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar will examine complaints regarding SIR enumeration manipulation. An NDA delegation presented evide...
07 Jul, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
Karnataka pitches coach depot for Vijayapura to boost rail connectivityKarnataka Industries Minister MB Patil has proposed a coach depot and an additional entry/exit gate for Vijayapura railway station to enhan...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
Bengaluru-Mangaluru four-track rail corridor under consideration: V SomannaUnion Minister V. Somanna announced plans for a four-track railway line between Bengaluru and Mangaluru, alongside similar corridors for ci...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
Railway Ministry declines Defence Ministry's plea to reduce military special train size, chargesThe Railway Ministry has turned down the Defence Ministry's plea to reduce the minimum size of military special trains from 30 to 20 wagons...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
Somanna flags off Madgaon-Karwar express boosting connectivity between Karnataka & GoaA new train service, the Madgaon–Karwar Express, has been launched. Union Minister V Somanna flagged off the service from Madgaon Railway S...
12 Jun, 2026, 10.30 PM IST
Railways clears Rs 163-crore traction upgrade on Bengaluru-Tumakuru routeIndian Railways is upgrading the electric traction system on the Bengaluru to Tumakuru rail route. This Rs 163 crore project will boost cap...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
MoS Somanna announces new stoppage for Solapur Express in Hassan distA new stop for the Solapur Express has been announced in Hassan district. This fulfills a long-standing local demand. Hassan railway statio...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
BJP’s metro ride a photo-op, will they use public transport daily, asks ShivakumarDeputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar challenged BJP leaders to use public transport daily, not just for photo opportunities. He highlighted ...
20 May, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
Saving fuel: MoS Somanna travels on metro & bike to flag off express train in BengaluruMinister of State V Somanna travelled by Namma Metro and an electric bike, responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to reduce fuel...
17 May, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
Somanna hits back at Siddaramaiah’s ‘jobless minister’ jibe, invites him to Delhi office to see his workMinister of State for Railways V. Somanna challenged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to visit his Delhi office to verify his work, responding t...
04 Apr, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
Union Minister instructs Railway exam board to rescind rule mandating students remove religious symbolsUnion Minister V Somanna instructed the Railway Recruitment Board to eliminate the rule requiring students to remove religious symbols duri...
28 Apr, 2025, 02.18 PM IST
Karnataka: Over a dozen Cabinet colleagues of Basavaraj Bommai lose in assembly electionMinisters V Somanna and R Ashoka contested from two constituencies each. While Ashoka retained his Padmanabhanagar seat and lost in Kanakap...
15 May, 2023, 12.23 PM IST
BJP will come back to power with 130 to 135 seats, says Yediyurappa"(V) Somanna (Minister and BJP candidate) will win the election in Varuna constituency. That's also I wanted to convey to you because I had...
08 May, 2023, 03.37 PM IST
Karnataka plans nine water aerodromes to boost connectivity, promote tourismThe government has identified Kali River, Byndur, Malpe, Mangaluru, Tungabhadra, KRS, Linganamakki, Almatti and Hidkal reservoirs as potent...
13 Jul, 2022, 10.41 PM IST
- B S Yeddyurappa appears before Lokayukta court; case posted to June 30
B S Yeddyurappa & V Somanna today appeared before a Lokayukta court in a case relating to alleged irregularities in denotification of land.
20 Jun, 2012, 02.14 PM IST