Morning News Headlines (October 23, 2018)

ONI Bureau:  —–   BJD factions clash during Jana Sampark Padayatra in Nayagarh.

—–   Abhijit Iyer Mitra deposed before the State Assembly House Committee today.

—–   Gajapati: Hundreds of Cyclone Titli affected residents of Rageijhol village leave relief camp at Khajuripada alleging negligence by authorities.

—–   Bargarh: Youth trampled to death by an elephant in Kandadang village of Padampur; he was attacked while guarding his farmland.

—–   Berhampur: Body of college girl found from unused well in Kespur village under Jarada police limits, boy friend held.

—–   Youth trampled to death by an elephant in Kandadang village of Padampur; he was attacked while guarding his farmland.

—–   No complete ban on firecrackers this Diwali. Crackers considered to be safe and green will be allowed says SC. It put a stay on the e-commerce portals from selling firecrackers.

—–   Supreme Court to hear on November 13 the petitions seeking a review of the verdict that allowed entry of women of all ages in Sabarimala Temple.

—–   West Bengal government invites e-tender for construction of 2 watch towers in order to monitor security at residence of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

—–   Former Prime Minister HD Devegowda to be conferred with Maharshi Valimiki Jayanti Award for his contribution to the welfare of SC/ST communities.

—–   46 organisations in Assam have called for a 12-hour statewide bandh today against Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2016.

—–   Indian Army and Pakistan Army to hold DGMO (Director General of Military Operations) level talks today.

—–   Terracotta craftsmen in Gorakhpur are making products for Diwali, say “We earn around Rs 1 Lakh annually.

—–   Petrol, diesel prices dropped for the sixth straight day on Tuesday bringing relief to customers who have been reeling under high fuel prices.

—–   Bajrang Punia settles for silver at World Championship.