Srinagar: There will be no celebration at any place on the occasion of New Year in Jammu and Kashmir due to 7-day mourning declared by the Union government over the death of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, official sources said.
News agency KNO quoted official sources as saying that due to declaration of 7-day national mourning over the death of former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh, no government department in Jammu and Kashmir will observe New Year celebrations this year.
They also said that the Tourism department will celebrate events as part of the winter carnival, starting on January 2, 2024 in Pahalgam.
“In mid January, we will celebrate the Gulmarg winter carnival. National Tourism Day events will also be celebrated in Srinagar, while several events will also be held in Sonamarg, Doothapthri, Lolab and other places,” sources said.
Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh died at the age of 92 at Delhi’s AIIMS after being admitted there over age related health issues on Thursday last week.
Following his death, the Union government announced 7-day national mourning with the national flag to fly at half mast, while official functions and celebrations were also postponed during this period.
