Chandigarh, 27/9: The Haryana unit of Congress on Friday expelled thirteen party leaders for “anti-party activities” over their decision to contest as independent candidates against the party’s official picks for the assembly polls. They were being expelled for six years with immediate effect to curb indiscipline in the party, the Congress said.      

Bhubaneswar, 27/9: In a major development,Senior IPS officer, Arun Kumar Sarangi appointed Chairman of Odisha Public Service Commission .He was appointed as Chairman for for six years

London, 27/9: British actress Maggie Smith, an award winning Shakespearian actress and double Oscar winner who later appeared in the Harry Potter films, has died aged 89, the BBC reported on Friday. One of the few actors to win the treble of an Oscar (two), Emmy (four), and Tony, Smith’s long career started on the…

Mysuru, 27/9: The Lokayukta Police in Mysuru on Friday filed an FIR against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority site allotment case. The FIR mentions Siddaramaiah as the first accused and his wife Parvathy as the second accused. Parvathy’s brother Mallikarjunaswamy and land owner Devaraju are the third and fourth accused respectively….

Andhra,27/9: YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy’s scheduled visit to Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple at Tirumala Hills on Friday has been cancelled citing security reasons. Jagan made the announcement in a press conference ahead of his scheduled visit.    

Bhubaneswar, 27/9: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday recounted an incident from the past where an inspector asked him to “get out” of a police station. Majhi made the remark after inaugurating the two-day collectors’ conference here at Lok Seva Bhawan. Reflecting on his experience that took place barely a month before he…