Tag: Chopper Row

Bhubaneswar: The recent arrest of journalist Abhijit Iyer Mitra by Odisha police in New Delhi on charges of making derogatory statements about Odisha and Konark Sun Temple has landed the Odisha government in the firing line with journalists across the spectrum criticising such high handedness. The turn of events that led to the arrest of […]

Bhubaneswar: In the name of investigation into allegations of flying helicopter over Chilika Lake, Odisha Police is sending confusing and contradictory summons, said former Kendrapara MP Baijayat Panda today. Panda, who took to twitter to highlight such discrepancies in notices sent to him by police, asserted that he was initially summoned by the Inspector-in-charge of […]

Bhubaneswar: Amid the ongoing row over Abhijit Iyer Mitra’s derogatory remarks on Odisha, former Kendrapara MP Baijayant Jay Panda today condemned such comments and clarified that he has no role in the controversy. He also said that Iyer should apologise for his comments which has hurt the sentiments of the people of Odisha. While hosting […]

Bhubaneswar: Soon after the Jharpara Jail camp court reserved the verdict on hearing of Delhi-based journo Abhijit Iyer’s bail plea and extended his judicial custody by 14 more days, criticism poured in from political circles and senior journalists who condemned the dictatorship rule of the Odisha government especially CM Naveen Patnaik for misusing powers in […]