Breaking News: Maharashtra Declares Public Holiday On Feb 7 To Mourn Lata Mangeshakar’s Demise – Hindustan Times

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• Feb 06, 2022 03:40 PM IST

  Maharashtra declares public holiday on Monday to mourn Lata Mangeshkar’s demise

  The state government has declared a public holiday in the state on Monday, February 7, 2022, to mourn the demise of Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar.

  — CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) February 6, 2022

  Maharashtra government has announced a public holiday on Monday to mourn the demise of Lata Mangeshkar, the chief minister’s office announced.

• Feb 06, 2022 01:35 PM IST

  PM Narendra Modi to attend Lata Mangeshkar’s funeral in Mumbai

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend Lata Mangeshkar’s funeral in Mumbai. It is scheduled to be held today evening at around 6:30pm.

• Feb 06, 2022 12:55 PM IST

  Wherever Urdu is understood…: Tribute for Lata Mangeshkar from Pakistan

  In his tribute to Lata Mangeshkar, Pakistan foreign minister Fawad Chaudhry said wherever Urdu is spoken and understood, there would be people bidding adieu to the iconic singer. Read More

• Feb 06, 2022 12:05 PM IST

  BJP postpones release of manifesto for UP assembly polls due to Lata Mangeshkar’s death

  Due to demise of Lata Mangeshkar, Bharatiya Janata Party has postponed the launch of its Lok Kalyan Sankalp Patra (manifesto) for 2022 UP polls that was to be released by union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday. 

• Feb 06, 2022 10:19 AM IST

  Two-day national mourning to be observed as singer Lata Mangeshkar passes away

  Two-day national mourning to be observed in memory of Lata Mangeshkar. The National flag to fly at half-mast for two days, as a mark of respect, reports ANI citing sources

• Feb 06, 2022 09:39 AM IST

  Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar passes away at 92

  Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar passes away at 92 after a prolonged hospitalisation. 

• Feb 06, 2022 09:19 AM IST

  India sees 16% drop in daily Covid tally with 1,07,474 new cases, 865 deaths in 24 hours

  India on Sunday reported 16 per cent drop in daily Covid cases as it logged  107,474 new infections in the last 24 hours. The death toll saw a rise of 865 fresh fatalities. 

• Feb 06, 2022 09:03 AM IST

  Lata Mangeshkar continues to be in ICU: Doctor

  “Singer Lata Mangeshkar continues to be in ICU and is under my supervision,” says Dr Pratit Samdani, who is treating her at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital, reports ANI.

  For the last 29 days, singer Lata Mangeshkar has been admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai.

• Feb 06, 2022 08:12 AM IST

  ‘Ready to change hijab colour to match uniform’: Congress MLA

  We’re ready for a change in the colour of the hijab in order to match it with the uniform but we cannot leave it. I wear hijab to the Assembly as well, they can stop me if they can. A memorandum will go to the chief minister and we will protest in Udupi later, says Congress MLA Kaneez Fatima, according to ANI. 

• Feb 06, 2022 07:53 AM IST

  Imran Khan holds meetings with Chinese Premier, firms as Pak eyes more loan

  Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday held meetings with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and senior leadership of state-owned and private companies in China amid Islamabad’s struggle to overcome financial challenges. Read More

• Feb 06, 2022 06:58 AM IST

  New border development scheme to focus on making model villages

  The vibrant village programme, a government scheme announced in the budget proposals to improve social and financial infrastructure in remote habitations, primarily along the border with China, will be an improved version of the existing border area development programme. Read More

• Feb 06, 2022 06:30 AM IST

  Punjab polls: Rahul to name CM face today, Sidhu on offensive

  Navjot Singh Sidhu, president of the Congress party’s Punjab unit and a contender for the chief ministerial candidate ahead of the assembly elections, said on Saturday that whoever the party selects for the top post will have absolute power, stressing that only someone with people’s trust can ensure 60 MLAs in the 117-member assembly. Read More

• Feb 06, 2022 06:01 AM IST

  Camilla should be Queen when Prince Charles becomes King: Queen Elizabeth II

  In a significant intervention, Queen Elizabeth II has said that the Duchess of Cornwall will be Queen when Prince Charles becomes the King. Queen Elizabeth II used her Platinum Jubilee national message on Saturday to back Camilla, shaping the future of the monarchy.

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