Odisha Assembly pardons jailed journo for derogatory remarks
The Odisha Assembly on Saturday passed a resolution to pardon jailed journalist Abhijit Iyer-Mitra for alleged derogatory remarks against state MLAs and Konark Sun Temple. The Assembly also decided to drop charges of breach of privilege against him. This comes based on recommendations of a House Committee which further suggested that Mitra be given books on Odisha's history and culture.