PUDUCHERRY: As a mark of respect to Tamilnadu Chief Minister J Jayalalitha who passed away last night, a three-day state mourning will be observed in the union territory of Puducherry with effect from today.
According to an official release here today, the national flag will be flown half-mast for three days from today throughout the Union Territory of Puducherry and there will not be any official entertainment during the mourning period.
According to another release a public holiday under the negotiable instruments, the act has been declared in the union territory today in view of the demise of Jayalalitha. This holiday shall also be applicable to all government undertakings, corporations and boards. Schools and educational institutions to remain closed today.