Dimapur, April 22 -- Along with the rest of the country, Nagaland is observing a two-day state mourning as a mark of respect to Pope Francis from Tuesday.

During the period of the state mourning, the national flag is being flown at half mast throughout Nagaland on all buildings where the tricolor is flown regularly.

The state government also declared a one-day state mourning on the day of the funeral Supreme Pontiff of the Holy See (the date of the funeral will be intimated separately).

There will be no official entertainment during the state mourning, the state home department said.Nagaland governor La Ganesan expressed deep sorrow over Pope Francis's death, calling him a revered spiritual leader whose life exemplified humility, compa...