Morning News Headlines (February 8, 2018)

ONI Bureau:  — Thousands of teachers and parents hold protest rally from Pipili to Bhubaneswar protesting affidavit on grant-in-aid.

— State Cabinet meeting today, likely to approve 15 proposals including the use of Odia language in official communication.

— Centre relaxes Paddy FAQ norms for farmers of 15 Dist in Odisha.

— 2 arrested in Delhi for carrying over 540 kg cannabis from Odisha.

— Chhattisgarh: One naxal dead in an encounter with security personnel in Dantewada.

— India thanks Saudi Arabia for increasing Country’s Haj Quota.

— Husband of BJP Corporator Rekha Kadiresh murdered in Bengaluru. Police started investigation.

— Union Budget 2018: Andhra Pradesh bandh; School, colleges reportedly shut, 1300 APSRTC buses off road.

— Supreme Court to start final hearings in Ayodhya Case today.

— Actor Jeetendra accused of sexually harassing his cousin in January 1971.