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Utkal Divas, celebrated on April 1, marks Odisha’s statehood and cultural pride with grand festivities, showcasing its rich heritage and traditions.
The poor visibility due to dense fog might be one of the causes of the road mishap. Besides, the driver of the van might have possibly dozed off leading to the mishap.
Statesman News Service | Bhubaneswar | November 2, 2024 1:13 pm
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At least six persons were killed and five others critically injured when a pick-up van carrying them rammed into a stationary trailer truck from the rear near the Gaikanapali village under Hemgiri police station jurisdiction in Odisha’s Sundargarh district during the wee hours of Saturday.
The poor visibility due to dense fog might be one of the causes of the road mishap. Besides, the driver of the van might have possibly dozed off leading to the mishap.
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A case has been registered in this connection.
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The accident victims were returning home after performing a cultural show when the road accident occurred, police added.
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Utkal Divas, celebrated on April 1, marks Odisha’s statehood and cultural pride with grand festivities, showcasing its rich heritage and traditions.
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday extended heartfelt greetings to the people of Odisha on the occasion of Odisha Day, also known as Utkal Dibasa, praying for the state's peace and prosperity.
Tamil Nadu Chief on Friday said that fair delimitation was crucial for the state's rights and what started as Tamil Nadu’s initiative has now grown into a national movement.
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