Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- The central government of India has declared a seven-day national mourning in memory of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away on Thursday night at the age of 92.

During the seven-day mourning period, the National Flag will be flown at half-mast across the country, and no official entertainment will take place. Indian missions and High Commissions abroad have also been instructed to lower the flag to half-mast as a mark of respect. The Cabinet is scheduled to convene at 11 am on Friday to pay homage to the former Prime Minister, widely regarded as the 'architect of India's economic reforms'.

7-day state mourning declared

State chief ministers expressed their condolences on the passing away of former...