The Government of India today announced with profound sorrow the death of Selvi J. Jayalalithaa, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, yesterday at Chennai. Today, the Government is observing one-day State mourning throughout the country and there will be no official entertainment.
As a mark of respect to the departed dignitary, the Centre has decided that the National Flag will fly half-mast in the capitals of all States/UTs, including Delhi and throughout the State of Tamil Nadu.
A state funeral will be accorded to the departed leader at 4.30 PM today in Chennai.
