Local holiday on July 24 in Kanniyakumari
An official statement from the district administration said the local holiday will be applicable for schools, colleges and the government offices. The district treasury and sub treasuries will function regularly with skeletal strength.
August 9, (Saturday) will be the working day to compensate for this local holiday, the Collector said.
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Kanniyakumari District Collector R. Alagumeena has declared a local holiday for educational institutions and government offices on July 24 (Thursday) in view of 'Aadi Ammavasai.' An official statement from the district administration said the local holiday will be applicable for schools, colleges and the government offices. The district treasury and sub treasuries will function regularly with skeletal strength. August 9, (Saturday) will be the working day to compensate for this local holiday, the Collector said.
