Afternoon News Headlines (August 18, 2018)

—–   3 Kanwariyas sustained burn injuries after gas leaking from an LPG cylinder pipe in Khairaput, Malkangiri on Saturday morning.

 —–   Odias stranded in Kerala: A 4-member team headed by assistant labour commissioner has left for Kerala to rescue those trapped in flood.

 —–   Regional Meteorological Centre predicts thunderstorm, lightning and moderate rainfall at one or two places over 13 districts till 4:15 PM today.

 —–   Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also announced Rs 500 crore as immediate aid for Kerala, in addition to the 100 crore announced earlier.

 —–   Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announces an aid of Rs 10 crores for flood-hit Kerala from Bihar Chief Minister Relief Fund.

 —–   12 athletes from Odisha to participate in Asian Games 2018, to start from today in Jakarta, Indonesia.

 —–   Vajpayee’s ashes to be immersed in rivers of Jharkhand.

 —–   Indian, Pakistani troops trade fire on LoC.

 —–   Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas ‘seal relationship’ with Indian ceremony.

 —–   Sidhu hopes Khan’s victory proves good for India-Pakistan ties.

 —–   Death toll in Italy bridge collapse rises to 41.

 —–   IND vs ENG Third Test: England has won the toss and elected to bowl first.