Afternoon News Headlines (March 20, 2018)

ONI Bureau:  — Congress Sundergarh MLA Jogesh Singh can participate in House proceedings but cannot vote, says Odisha Assembly Speaker Pradip Amat.

— As per President Ram Nath Kovind’s directions Bihar Governor Satya Pal Malik to take charge of Odisha Governor’s duties in addition to his own duties.

— Odisha Assembly adjourned till Wednesday following din by Congress members.

— Indian Air Force plane crashes near Mahuladangiri village in Baripada on Odisha-Jharkhand border; pilot admitted to hospital.

— Police resorts to lathi charge teachers preventing Matric Exam evaluators entry.

— Informal WTO ministerial meeting begins in Delhi; 52 nations participating including US, China. Union Minister Suresh Prabhu with the group.

— No Immediate Arrest of Public Servants in Cases Under SC/ST Act, Says Supreme Court

— AAP Karnataka Candidates for State Assembly Elections 2018 announced.

— Communications Minister Manoj Sinha releases Special Cover and Special Cancellation on renowned scientist Stephen Hawking.

— US, South Korea to start bilateral military drills.