Afternoon News Headlines (December 15, 2017)

ONI Bureau:  — OHRC closes hearing of Kunduli gang rape case as the issue is sub judice in High Court.

— One Naxal killed in encounter with security personnel in Malkangiri Dist.

— 2-year jail term to former Loisingha Tehsildar in Bribery case.

— Brown sugar worth Rs 10 lakh seized from Haladipadia in Bhubaneswar; 2 arrested.

— Lok Sabha adjourned till 18th December 11 AM after paying tributes to 3 sitting and 7 former members.

— National Green Tribunal (NGT) bans use of plastic items like carry bags, plates & cutlery in Haridwar & Rishikesh. Fine of Rs.5000 to be imposed on violators.

— SC refuses to lift blanket ban on bursting firecrackers in Punjab and Haryana; hearing on appeal on January 5.

— New bank accounts can be opened without Aadhaar but applicant needs to submit proof: SC.

— SC extends linking Aadhaar-Mobile phone from Feb 6 to March 31.

— Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui to play Bal Thackeray in upcoming biopic.