The Government has announced seven-day state mourning throughout the country as a mark of respect to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. <br />'' <br />''During the period, the national flag will be flown at half-mast throughout India till 22nd of this month.&nbsp;<span style="color: #333333;"><br />'' <br />'' </span>The Tri-colour will fly half mast on the day of funeral at all Indian Missions and High Commission of India abroad. <br />'' <br />''The departed dignitary Atal Bihari Vajpayee will be accorded State funeral.&nbsp;<br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Union Cabinet has announced a half-day holiday in the afternoon of day of funeral in all Central government offices and CPSUs across the country. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Delhi government offices, schools and institutions will remain closed tomorrow as a mark of respect to Vajpayee. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Several state governments have also announced holiday tomorrow.&nbsp;</span><br />''&nbsp;
News On AIR | August 16, 2018 9:03 PM
Govt announces 7-day State mourning as a mark of respect to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee