Sri Lanka orders national flags at half-mast for three days to mourn Nanda Malini

The Sri Lankan Government has instructed all state institutions to fly the national flag at half-mast from August 21 to 23 during the three-day national mourning period declared following the passing of veteran singer Dr. Nanda Malini.

The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government said the national flag should be flown at half-mast today (August 21), tomorrow (August 22), and on August 23.

The instruction was issued under Home Affairs Circular No. 04/2026 to Ministry Secretaries, Provincial Chief Secretaries, District Secretaries/Government Agents, Heads of Departments, and Heads of Corporations and Statutory Boards.

The circular, dated August 21, 2026, was signed by S. Aloka Bandara, Secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government.

The Government declared August 21, 22, and 23 as days of national mourning following the passing of veteran musician Visharad Dr. Nanda Malini.

The legendary Sri Lankan singer passed away yesterday (August 20) at the age of 82 at her home in Nawala.