Kalam's death: TN to observe mourning for a week

July 28, 2015 02:21

Tamil Nadu government has declared a seven-day state mourning from July 27-August 2, both days inclusive, as a mark of respect to former President A P J Abdul Kalam.

Quoting a union government decision in this regard, an official communication from the Chief Secretary said here that during the period, the national flag will fly half-mast on all government buildings throughout the state.

There will be no official entertainment, it said. It said the state government expresses grief over the passing away of Kalam.

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