With the passing away of the former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, on Thursday, December 26, the Central government is expected to announce a seven-day period of national mourning, during which, all government events scheduled for Friday,

Karnataka: The Karnataka Government has announced a holiday today, December 27, for schools, colleges, and offices to mourn the passing of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah issued a formal order declaring the holiday and a mourning period.

Dr Manmohan Singh, a two-time prime minister, breathed his last at AIIMS Delhi on Thursday following age-related medical conditions.

Karnataka and Telangana have declared holiday in honour of Manmohan Singh; Central government has announced 7-day national mourning with flags at half-mast and full state honours for the former PM

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah pays tribute to Manmohan Singh, announcing seven days of state mourning following his passing.

India announced seven days of state mourning on Friday after the death of former prime minister Manmohan Singh, one of the architects of the country's economic liberalisation in the early 1990s."As a mark of respect for the departed dignitary,

Karnataka government has announced a holiday on Friday as a mark of respect to former PM Manmohan Singh who passed away on Thursday.

Former PM Manmohan Singh passed away on Thursday night. The central government will declare seven days of national mourning with his last rites conducted with full state honours. The Union Cabinet will meet on Friday to discuss further arrangements.

Seven days national mourning has been declared in light of demise of former PM Manmohan Singh. Sources told Republic that all the government programs scheduled for Friday, December 27, have been cancelled.