The Puducherry government has declared holiday on 30 October, one day before Deepavali.
Additionally, November 1 is already a holiday in Puducherry, as it is noted as Puducherry Liberation Day.
November 2 being a Sunday adds All Souls day, resulting in a total of five consecutive holidays from October 30 to November 3.
Chief Minister N Rangasamy earlier announced a special Deepavali relief package for workers across Puducherry.
In this, construction workers will be granted Rs 1,500, while unorganised sector workers will receive a financial aid of Rs 5,000 to help them celebrate the festival.
|NT Bureau|
Chennai, Oct 28: The Puducherry government has declared holiday on 30 October, one day before Deepavali.
Additionally, November 1 is already a holiday in Puducherry, as it is noted as Puducherry Liberation Day.
November 2 being a Sunday adds All Souls day, resulting in a total of five consecutive holidays from October 30 to November 3.
Chief Minister N Rangasamy earlier announced a special Deepavali relief package for workers across Puducherry.
In this, construction workers will be granted Rs 1,500, while unorganised sector workers will receive a financial aid of Rs 5,000 to help them celebrate the festival.