Bhubaneswar: Keeping unprecedented COVID-19 cases in mind, Odisha Government today restricted indoor and outdoor shooting of films and TV soaps till further orders.

"Indoor and outdoor film/television serial related shooting is not allowed," the Office of Special Relief Commissioner said in a notification.

The State Government is taking strict measures against transmission of COVID-19. The lockdown is in force since May 5 till May 19 prohibiting unnecessary movement of vehicles and public during the pandemic.