Himachal Pradesh declares public holiday for Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha on 22 January
Ayodhya Ram Mandir LIVE According to an official statement, “It is hereby notified that the full day of 22nd January, 2024 (Monday) shall be observed as a Public Holiday in all Departments/Boards/Corporations/ Schools/Colleges/ Universities etc. of Himachal Pradesh Government to enable its employees on the occasion of Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha at Ayodhya." Also Read: Ayodhya Ram Mandir Pran Pratistha: What remains open and shut on 22 January | 5 key points to know It further read, “The above holiday will be applicable to the daily wage employees and also be the holiday within the meaning of Section 25 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881." Earlier, the Department of Personnel and Training on Thursday announced that all central government offices will be closed for half a day on January 22 on the Pran Pratishta ceremony of Ram Lalla idol at Ayodhya Ram Temple.
Also Read: Ram Mandir Inauguration: These states declared a holiday or half day on January 22. Check full list here "The Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha at Ayodhya will be celebrated on January 22, 2024 across India.
To enable employees to participate in the celebrations, it has been decided that all central government offices, central institutions and central industrial establishments throughout India will be closed for half day till 1430 hours on January 22," the memo read. Moreover, Delhi's Lieutenant Governor approved half-day holiday for all Delhi government offices on January 22 on account of Ram Temple event in Ayodhya, a Raj Niwas official told ANI on Saturday.
Earlier, the Jamia Millia Islamia University in Delhi will remain closed for half-day, till 2:30 pm, on January 22. Organizations and groups worldwide have organized various activities to align with the Pran
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