Nagaland joined the rest of the country in observing a one-day State Mourning on July 13 in line with the Government of India’s decision, as a mark of respect following the passing of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Father Amir of the State of Qatar, on July 12.

During the period of mourning, the National Flag was flown at half-mast on all buildings throughout the State where it is flown regularly. There was also no official entertainment on the day.

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