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, ...

The Odisha culture and Odia language department has said that excessive display of vulgar dance and double meaning dialogues in Jatra shows has made it difficult to enjoy it with family members The ...

The Odisha government has banned the “obscene and vulgar dances” and double-meaning dialogues in jatras (folk theatres) and melodies, which are very much a part of the state’s popular culture. Any ...

The Odisha government has been preparing guidelines to curb obscene dance in jatra shows in the state, Odia Language, Literature and Culture minister Suryabanshi Suraj told the state Assembly on ...

Kendrapada: Around 12 persons were injured in a clash that broke out between two groups over an alleged obscene dance shown at a jatra in Kudanagari village under Kudanagari police station in ...

The biennial Thakurani Jatra of Berhampur has kept the interest and enthusiasm of the common masses alive towards the famous tiger folk dance of south Odisha. During this festival several persons don ...

Obscene dances and gambling in the name of jatra (opcn air drama) have been going on openly at least at 20 places of Pirgachha upazila in the district. A section of influential people are arranging ...

In a written reply to a question of Congress MLA Taraprasad Bahinipati, the minister said the state government has been thinking seriously to clamp down on obscene dance shows by jatra parties.

KENDRAPARA: At least 12 people suffered injuries in a clash that broke out between two groups over alleged obscene dance during a Jatra show at Kudanagari village here on Sunday evening. Police said ...