The Union Minister of State for Railways, V. Somanna, has announced that all competitive examinations conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board will now be available in Kannada. This decision comes after demands for the inclusion of Kannada in the ‘General Departmental Competitive Examination’ (GDCE), which was previously only offered in English...
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and Hindi. The minister has also ordered a Kannada translation of the examination circular for the post of Loco Pilot, following concerns raised by MP Tejasvi Surya. Additionally, the minister stated that the Bengaluru Suburban Rail project is facing delays and will be reviewed by the Railway Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, this month. He also confirmed that additional general coaches will be added to passenger trains, prioritizing the needs of underprivileged travelers. Somanna further highlighted that ongoing road projects in Karnataka, including NH 48, NH 206, and NH 234, are progressing well. The minister also emphasized the importance of strict inspections of goods trains to prevent the illegal transportation of goods, including food items. Somanna further clarified that the state government will not be asked to fund the construction of railway underpasses and overpasses in Tumkur, which is currently underway at a cost of ₹358 crore.