Evening News Headlines (September 1, 2018)

ONI Bureau:   —–   Odisha Crime Branch releases advisory against deadly MOMO Challenge game.

 —–   Odisha CM announces Rs 1 cr cash reward for each of the four Odisha players – Sunita Lakra, Namita Toppo, Lilima Minz and Deep Grace Ekka -part of the Indian women’s hockey team which won silver medal at the Asian Games.

 —–   Mango kernel deaths in Nabarangpur: Odisha Congress chief Niranjan Patnaik meets family members of the deceased.

 —–   Water level of Baitarini River crosses danger mark of 17.83 metres at Akhuapada in Bhadrak.

 —–   Heavy rain cripples normal life in Keonjhar; One sluice gate of Remal Dam had to be opened today to flush out excess floodwater.

 —–   Women’s wing of Odisha Congress to launch ‘Aakrosh Yatra’ from September 20 to 30 in all districts protesting ‘failure’ of the State and Centre to provide healthcare and education to women.

 —–   Jawan martyred, 3 critically injured in landmine blast in Rabiditara of Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district near Malkangiri border.

 —–   Chief Justice of India’s office has recommended Justice Ranjan Gogoi to be the next Chief Justice of India.

 —–   Our athletes’ performance in this Asian Games 2018 is the greatest in Indian history. I congratulate all athletes & officials. Earlier our athletes were giving their personal best on national level but now they are giving it in international games: R Rathore, Union Sports Minister.

 —–   Filing of Income Tax Returns registers an upsurge of 71% up to August 31, 2018. The total number of ITRs e-filed up to 31st Aug was 5.42 crore as against 3.17 crore up to August 31, 2017.

 —–   At least 30 Nigerian soldiers killed by Boko Haram.

 —–   69th medal for India at Asian Games 2018 as men’s hockey team beats Pakistan 2-1 in Bronze medal match.

 —–   India Vs England 4th Match Day 3: England are 92/3 at lunch in their second innings, lead India by 65 runs.

 —–   Indian Men’s Hockey team beat Pakistan by 2-1 to win the bronze medal.