IMPHAL, Dec 8: The Governor of Manipur is pleased to order that as a mark of respect to the departed dignitary (Late) Dr Nelson R Mandela, former President of South Africa for five days State Mourning from December 6 to 10 will be observed and the National Flag will be flown at Half Mast during the period of mourning on all Buildings throughout the State where the National Flag is flown regularly, said an official order of the Governor.
There will be no official entertainment during the period of State Mourning, the order read.