Assam Government Declares State holiday on Friday

STAFF REPORTER

GUWAHATI, Aug 16: The Assam Government has declared a State holiday on Friday as a mark of respect and condolence to death of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. All government offices and educational institutions both public and private will remain closed on Friday. On other hand, the Union Home Ministry said National Flag would be flown at half mast from Thursday for seven days across India “As a mark of respect to the departed dignitary, it has been decided that seven days of state mourning will be observed throughout India from August 16-22, both days inclusive. During this period, the National Flag will be flown at half mast throughout India where it is regularly flown and there will be no official entertainment during the period of the state mourning,” the Home Ministry asserted.