Himachal declares public holiday on Nov 11 for Bhai Dooj

Shimla, Nov 10 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh government has declared November 11 (Wednesday) a public holiday across the state on the occasion of Bhai Dooj. According to a notification issued by the General Administration Department on Tuesday, Governor has approved the declaration of a public holiday in all government departments, boards, corporations, schools, colleges and universities to enable employees to celebrate the festival. The notification clarified that the holiday would not qualify as a holiday under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The notification was issued by the General Administration Department on behalf of the Governor and circulated…