Mourning
- India
India announces 3-day state mourning on passing of Pope Francis
New Delhi: The government on Monday announced a three-day state mourning as a mark of respect on the passing away of Pope Francis. Francis, who was the first non-European Pope in nearly…
- India
Manmohan Singh’s death: Seven days of national mourning declared
New Delhi: The Central government on Friday announced seven days of national mourning as a mark of respect to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who died at the age of 92 here…
- Middle East
Kuwait plans to ban handshakes during mourning ceremonies
Kuwait: Kuwait plans to prohibit handshakes at cemeteries’ mourning halls to curb the spread of infectious diseases, local media reported. The Kuwaiti Ministry of Health has issued a circular to the municipality,…
- Middle East
Arab countries declare mourning period over death of Kuwait’s Emir
Arab countries on Saturday, December 16, announced national mourning period over the death of Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Kuwaiti Emiri Court announced the death of Sheikh Nawaf on Saturday. He…
- India
Central govt to announce two-day mourning on Parkash Singh’s demise
New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government on Tuesday, will be declaring two days of national mourning following the demise of former Punjab Chief Minister and Shiromani Akali Dal patron Parkash…
- Middle East
Erdogan declares 7 days of national mourning after earthquakes
Ankara: Turkey has declared seven days of national mourning after earthquakes jolted southern provinces of the country. At least 1,762 people were killed and 12,068 others were injured when two earthquakes hit…
- World
Nepal declares national mourning on Monday over plane crash tragedy
Kathmandu: The Nepal government has announced a national mourning on Monday over a plane crash in Nepal’s Kaski district that claimed 35 lives. The Cabinet has announced a public holiday on Monday…
- World
S.Korea: Prez Yoon announces national mourning over Halloween stampede
Seoul: South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol on Sunday announced a period of national mourning and ordered the lowering of flags after a deadly stampede killed at least 151 people, including 19 foreigners,…
- India
Yogi announces three-day state mourning on Mulayam’s death
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has condoled the demise of former CM Mulayam Singh Yadav, and declared three-day mourning in the state as a mark of respect. The last rites…
- World
SL declares holiday, day of mourning on Queen Elizabeth’s funeral
Colombo: Sri Lanka, a former British colony, has declared a special holiday and a day of mourning on September 19 in lieu of the funeral of late Queen Elizabeth II. Secretary to…
- India
India: Govt announces one day state mourning on Sept 11 for Queen Elizabeth II
New Delhi: One day state mourning will be observed across India on September 11 as a mark of respect to UK’s Queen Elizabeth II, the government announced on Friday. The queen died…
- India
Saddened beyond words at tragic demise of one of my ‘dearest friends’: PM Modi on Abe’s death
New Delhi: Condoling the demise of former Japanese premier Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he dedicated his life to making the world a better place and as a…
- Middle East
Gulf, West condole passing of UAE Prez Khalifa bin Zayed
A number of leaders, Arab and Western countries offered their condolences to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after it announced the death of the President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan at…
- Andhra Pradesh
Two-day mourning in Andhra as Industry minister dies
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh government on Monday declared a two-day state mourning following the sudden death of minister for Industries, Commerce, Information Technology Mekapati Gowtham Reddy. National flag will be flown at half-mast on…
- Entertainment
Chhattisgarh govt announces 2-day mourning in honour of Lata Mangeshkar
New Delhi: The Chhattisgarh government on Sunday announced state mourning for two days in honour of Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar, who passed away early today. The national flag will fly at half-…
