7-day mourning over Jayalalithaa's death
The Tamil Nadu government announced a seven-day State Mourning starting today after the demise of chief minister Jayalalithaa, reports NDTV.
During the period, the national flag on all government buildings will be flown at half-mast. No official entertainment will be held during this period, Chief Secretary P Rama Mohana Rao said in a notification.
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The government also declared a three-day holiday for all educational institutions in the state.
"The government of Tamil Nadu announce with profound regret, the demise of Selvi J Jayalalithaa, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu at 11.30 PM on Monday, December 5, 2016. State Mourning will be observed for seven days from 6.12.16, during which period the national flag on all government buildings will be flown at half-mast. No official entertainment will also be held during this period," it said.
The neighbouring union territory of Puducherry announced a holiday for all government offices and educational institutions today as a mark of respect to Jayalalithaa.
Source: NDTV
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