Seven-day state mourning in Manipur in honour of APJ Abdul Kalam

Manipur government today announced a seven-day state mourning in honour of former President APJ Abdul Kalam.

Seven-day state mourning in Manipur in honour of APJ Abdul Kalam
IMPHAL: Manipur government today announced a seven-day state mourning in honour of former President APJ Abdul Kalam.

As a mark of respect to former President A P J Abdul Kalam, Manipur will observe seven days of state mourning from July 27 to August 2, according to an order issued by the state government here.

During the mourning period the National Flag will be flown at half mast on all buildings across the state, it said adding, there will be no official entertainment during the period.
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The life and times of former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
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India's 'missile man' Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam passed away on this very day, July 27, three years back. Kalam headed projects associated with Pokhran II nuclear tests as well as the Agni and Prithvi missiles. Scroll down to find some curated images from the life and times of this great leader.

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Former President Abdul Kalam along with Southern Railway officials inspecting the Pamban Rail Bridge in inspection car ahead of inaugurating the centenary celebrations of the bridge on January 28, 2014.
Former President Abdul Kalam along with Southern Railway officials inspecting the Pamban Rail Bridge in inspection car ahead of inaugurating the centenary celebrations of the bridge on January 28, 20..
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A file picture of Tanvi H Rao showing a photo album to former president APJ Abdul Kalam.
A file picture of Tanvi H Rao showing a photo album to former president APJ Abdul Kalam.
Dr Ramdas M Pai, Chancellor of Manipal University seen with Dr APJ Abdul Kalam during the latter's visit to Manipal University on 2014.
Dr Ramdas M Pai, Chancellor of Manipal University seen with Dr APJ Abdul Kalam during the latter's visit to Manipal University on 2014.
Dr APJ Kalam with the family members of senior ISRO scientist Prof E V Chitnis during their visit to the Rashtrapati Bhavan in 2007. Kalam is seen holding hand of Chitnis' grand-daughter Tarini while his son Chaitanya (extreme right), daughter-in-law Amika and Chitnis (in suit) look on.
Dr APJ Kalam with the family members of senior ISRO scientist Prof E V Chitnis during their visit to the Rashtrapati Bhavan in 2007. Kalam is seen holding hand of Chitnis' grand-daughter Tarini while..
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A file photo Lord Swraj Paul, Caparo Group chairman and Chancellor of Wolverhampton University, confers an Honorary Doctorate of Science on Dr APJ Abdul Kalam in 2007.
A file photo Lord Swraj Paul, Caparo Group chairman and Chancellor of Wolverhampton University, confers an Honorary Doctorate of Science on Dr APJ Abdul Kalam in 2007.
A file photo of former President APJ Abul Kalam offering chader at Ajmer Shrine.
A file photo of former President APJ Abul Kalam offering chader at Ajmer Shrine.
Children of Raga Taranga in all smiles with the former President Abdul Kalam at Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law college in Mangaluru in this file picture taken on December 10, 2007.
Children of Raga Taranga in all smiles with the former President Abdul Kalam at Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law college in Mangaluru in this file picture taken on December 10, 2007.
A file picture of former President APJ Abdul Kalam with D Veerendra Heggade, Dharmadhikari, Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala at Dharmasthala.
A file picture of former President APJ Abdul Kalam with D Veerendra Heggade, Dharmadhikari, Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala at Dharmasthala.
A file picture of APJ Kalam, former President having a word with Aloysius Paul D’Souza, Bishop of Mangalore Diocese at the inauguration of Oncology Centre at Fr. Muller Institutions Centre in Mangaluru on December 9, 2007.
A file picture of APJ Kalam, former President having a word with Aloysius Paul D’Souza, Bishop of Mangalore Diocese at the inauguration of Oncology Centre at Fr. Muller Institutions Centre in Mangalu..
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