Nagaland declares seven-day mourning for Governor La Ganesan

DIMAPUR — Nagaland government has declared seven days of state mourning from August 16 to 22 following the demise of Governor La Ganesan in Chennai on Friday.

According to a notification issued by the Home department, the Governor passed away at Apollo Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on August 15.

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As a mark of respect to the departed dignitary, the National Flag will be flown at half-mast on all buildings where it is regularly hoisted throughout the mourning period.

The notification further stated that there will be no official entertainment organised by any state government department during the seven days of mourning.