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  Are schools in Maharashtra open during three-day state mourning? check what's open, what's closed

  Education | January 29, 2026 11:44 IST

  Maharashtra schools closed today? The school holiday was announced only for January 28, but schools will remain open on January 29 and 30 during the during the state mourning as informed by schools in Mumbai and Pune to students and parents.

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  Karnataka to observe state mourning on April 26 to mark Pope Francis funeral

  Karnataka | April 25, 2025 19:56 IST

  Pope Francis, 88, died on Easter Monday at the Domus Santa Marta hotel where he lived at the Vatican. The Vatican said that Francis suffered a stroke that led to a coma and heart failure.

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  Pope Francis dies: India to observe three-day state mourning as mark of respect

  India | April 21, 2025 23:55 IST

  Pope Francis dies: Pope Francis died on Monday at the age of 88 on Easter Monday. He had celebrated Easter a day ago and given his customary Easter address in the Vatican Square.

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  Telangana govt declares 7-day state mourning in honour of former PM Manmohan Singh

  December 27, 2024 16:47 IST

  The Telangana government declares seven-day state mourning in honor of former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh, following his death at 92, with government offices and educational institutions closed on Friday.

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  Assam declares 7-day state mourning in honour of former PM Manmohan Singh

  Assam | December 27, 2024 12:36 IST

  Singh, who represented Assam in the Rajya Sabha for 28 years is remembered fondly by the state's leaders and citizens. His passing marks the end of an era in Indian politics and economic leadership.

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  Haryana declares three-day state mourning after death of Om Prakash Chautala, last rites on Dec 21

  Haryana | December 20, 2024 17:18 IST

  Om Prakash Chautala passed away on Friday at his residence in Gurugram and he had served as Haryana's chief Minister for five terms.

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  Ratan Tata demise: Gujarat declares one day state mourning, no govt cultural programmes to be held

  Gujarat | October 10, 2024 16:07 IST

  The innovative former leader of Tata Group, Ratan Tata, left a significant mark on society through his groundbreaking work in philanthropy, innovation and leadership.

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  Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi's death: India declares 'one-day state mourning' tomorrow

  India | May 20, 2024 18:01 IST

  The 63-year-old Raisi and his entourage were heading to the northwestern city of Tabriz after returning from a visit to a locality on the Azerbaijan-Iran border on Sunday when his helicopter crashed.

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  PM Modi condoles demise of Kuwait's ruling emir, govt announces one-day state mourning

  India | December 17, 2023 6:09 IST

  Kuwait's ruling emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah died at the age of 86. Sheikh Nawaf was admitted to the hospital for an unspecified illness last month.

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  Sharad Yadav death: Bihar government announces one day mourning for veteran leader

  India | January 13, 2023 21:05 IST

  Sharad Yadav death: Chief Minister Nitish Kumar condoled Yadav's death saying, "I had a very deep relationship with Sharad Yadav Ji. I am shocked and saddened by the news of his demise. It has caused irreparable loss in social and political fields.

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  Umesh Katti death: One-day state mourning in Karnataka; holiday in Belagavi schools, offices

  India | September 07, 2022 10:31 IST

  Umesh Katti death: The last rites of the minister, who held the food, civil supplies, and consumer affairs, and forest portfolios, will be performed with full state honors.

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  India announces one-day state mourning tomorrow following UAE president's demise

  India | May 13, 2022 21:40 IST

  On the day of mourning, the national flag will be flown at half-mast on all buildings where it is flown regularly and there will be no official entertainment, the communication said.

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  Rajasthan announces two-day state mourning on demise of Kalyan Singh

  India | August 22, 2021 16:38 IST

  The BJP Veteran's funeral will take place on August 23, an official notification said. As a mark of respect, all state government offices and institutions will remain closed on August 23, and the national flag will be flown at half-mast for two days on August 22 and 23.

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  Uttarakhand observes one-day state mourning on Kalyan Singh's death

  India | August 22, 2021 13:56 IST

  Kalyan Singh passed away on Saturday due to sepsis and multi organs failure.

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  Assam declares 3-day state mourning to condole deaths of cops, civilian in border clash with Mizoram

  India | July 27, 2021 13:01 IST

  A three-day state mourning from Tuesday is announced in Assam today to condole the death of five policemen and one civilian in a border clash with Mizoram.

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  Govt announces state mourning on October 4 as mark of respect to Kuwait's Emir

  India | October 01, 2020 17:27 IST

  The Centre on Thursday announced one-day state mourning on October 4 across India as a mark of respect to Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who passed away on September 29. 

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  Madan Lal Khurana’s mortal remains consigned to flames; two-day state mourning declared in Delhi

  India | October 28, 2018 18:45 IST

  The former Delhi chief minister had been suffering from a chest infection and fever since the last few days, his family members had said.

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  5-day state mourning in India as a mark of respect to Nelson Mandela

  India | December 06, 2013 15:36 IST

  New Delhi: The government on Friday announced a five-day state mourning as a mark of respect to Nelson Mandela. A decision to this effect was taken at a special meeting of the Union Cabinet, which

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  Punjab declares 3-day state mourning, Rs.1 crore for Sarabjit family

  India | May 02, 2013 19:27 IST

  Chandigarh, May 2: Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal Thursday declared a three-day state mourning in Punjab following the death of Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh in Pakistan."The chief minister declared a three-day state mourning in