Holiday in Maharashtra today: Schools, colleges, offices to remain closed

Lata Mangeshkar, a legendary singer, who mesmerised millions with her golden voice, died at 92.

In a statement issued on Sunday, the chief minister's office (CMO) announced the one-day mourning and public holiday. All school, colleges and government offices to remain shut today.

The central government too had decided a two-day "state mourning". The Bombay HC and other subordinate courts under Bombay HC jurisdiction will also have a holiday today to mourn the demise of legendary singer.

Official sources said the national flag will be flown half mast from February 6 to February 7 throughout India and there will be no official entertainment during this period.

The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee will meet on February 8-10 instead of February 7-9, the central bank said on February 6.

The West Bengal government too has also declared a half-day holiday today and urged the administration to play Lata Mangeshkar's songs at important crossings all over the state for 15 days.

Other states like Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh have also declared a two-day state mourning as a mark of respect for the legendary singer.

Mangeshkar had tested positive for coronavirus with mild symptoms and was admitted on January 8 to Breach Candy Hospital's intensive care unit (ICU).

Her condition had improved in January and she was taken off the ventilator, but her health deteriorated on Saturday.