BHUBANESWAR: Even as Jatra troupe owners claim that growing operational costs and restrictions inflict huge loss every year, the operas remain a big draw in the State compared to Odia films and TV ...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has put restrictions on obscene dance, dual-meaning dialogues and other vulgar acts on the stage during performances at jatra (opera) and melody shows. In a letter, ...

Bhubaneswar: BJP MLA from Bhubaneswar-Ekamra, Babu Singh, has stirred up a controversy by warning that dancers will be beaten with ‘lathis' (sticks) on stage if they perform vulgar acts during the ...