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Live updates: Jayalalithaa buried with full state honours
Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalithaa passed away on December 5 after suffering from a cardiac arrest a day before.
6:10 PM
Burial of #jayalalithaa's mortal remains completed at MGR Memorial, Marina Beach (Chennai), she passed away yesterday after a cardiac arrest pic.twitter.com/cyox3HvHat
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016
6:05 PM
Casket lowered into the burial site. Amma being buried with full state honours next to her mentor MGR.
6:05 PM
Sasikala Natarajan, #jayalalithaa's close aide, takes part in rituals of the last rites ceremony at Marina Beach (Chennai) pic.twitter.com/NKXWpvFvZo
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016
6:00 PM
Amma's last rites being performed by her close aide, Sasikala.
5:50 PM
AIADMK ministers, party members catch a last glimpse of Amma, pay their tributes.
5:50 PM
Madras Regiment pays gun salute to Jayalalithaa. 5:42 PM She will be buried with full state honours.
5:40 PM
Last rites ceremony of Jayalalithaa begins at MGR Memorial, Marina Beach.
5:25 PM
Mortal remains of Jayalalithaa brought to MGR memorial (Marina Beach), to be buried shortly.
5:10 PM
Amma's funeral procession reaches Walajah Road. The procession will cover a distance of 3 kms.
5:05 PM
Visuals from Marina Beach in Chennai, mortal remains of #jayalalithaa to be buried shortly at MGR memorial pic.twitter.com/O6SIDaMvrL
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016
5:00 PM
Tamil Nadu Governor reaches the burial site.Union ministers Venkaiah Naidu and Pon Radhakriahnan also present.
4:35 PM
Funeral procession of #Jayalalithaa underway, to be buried at MGR memorial, Marina Beach in Chennai; huge crowd seen. pic.twitter.com/NLQlLJnqi1
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016
4:30 PM
#WATCH: Funeral procession of #Jayalalithaa underway, to be buried at MGR memorial, Marina Beach in Chennai. pic.twitter.com/8G87nNsiix
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016
4:10 PM
President Pranab Mukherjee arrives for Jayalalithaa's last rites.
4:00 PM
As the time for Jayalalithaa's final journey draws near, the crowd gets quieter.
2:55 PM
Tamil Nadu: Cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth at Rajaji Hall (Chennai) to pay last tributes to #Jayalalithaa (earlier visuals) pic.twitter.com/AHL6V3Ye74
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016
2:50 PM
Tamil Nadu: #Jayalalithaa’s niece Deepa Jayakumar pays tribute to her at Rajaji Hall in Chennai. pic.twitter.com/DFsMTfq7h1
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016
2:00 PM
#WATCH: Police resorts to mild lathi-charge outside Rajaji Hall in Chennai as huge crowd gathers to pay their last respects to #Jayalalithaa pic.twitter.com/yXqcWMm7Mg
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016
1:35 PM
Tamil Nadu: PM Narendra Modi pays his last tributes to #Jayalalithaa at Rajaji Hall in Chennai pic.twitter.com/eJ0YuED5Kt
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016
1:25 PM
Jayalalithaa was people's CM. She was learned and compassionate, godmother for her people. I offer my condolences - Mehbooba Mufti, J&K CM
1:24 PM
Kiran Bedi on demise of Jayalalithaa
Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi while expressing deep condolence at the demise of Jayalalithaa said the departed leader pioneered in setting up of all women police station to correct gender bias. Bedi further said Jayalalithaa introduced 30 per cent quota for women in government jobs.
1:20 PM
Supporters gather outside Rajaji Hall in Chennai to pay their last respects to #Jayalalithaa, who passed away y'day after a cardiac arrest pic.twitter.com/UtTqyvsbdh
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016
1:15 PM
Tamil Nadu: PM Modi's convoy reaches Rajaji Hall in Chennai. PM to pay his last respects to #Jayalalithaa, shortly pic.twitter.com/YJugO8Ep55
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016
12:01 PM IAF plane carrying President Pranab Mukherjee to Chennai, returns to Delhi after developing technical snag mid-air
11:55 AM
Superstar Rajinikanth pays tribute to Jayalalithaa at Rajaji Hall in Chennai where her mortal remains have been kept Just now Both Odisha and Maharashtra assemblies adjourned for the day after condolence motion over Jayalalithaa's demise
11:25 AM
#JJayalalithaa was true fighter & great inspiration to many women leaders across country: K Kavitha, TRS pic.twitter.com/TckyfyZMkQ
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016
11:21 AM
Actor Sarath Kumar pays homage to Amma at Rajaji Hall
11:20 AM
In her passing, the nation has lost a prominent leader distinguished parliamentarian and able leader - Hamid Ansari
11:14 AM
India has lost one of its shining stars. Jayalalithaa ji made her mark both as artist and politician, deeply sad at her demise - GN Azad, Congress
11:10 AM
KSRTC buses to Tamil Nadu will not operate today as well
11:10 AM
Not just Tamil Nadu but entire nation mourns the demise of Jayalalithaaji. She was a very good administrator - Sumitra Mahajan, Lok Sabha Speaker
11:16 AM
#WATCH: President Pranab Mukherjee condoles the passing away of #JJayalalithaa pic.twitter.com/rXmSn4cfeb
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016
11:15 AM
Not just Tamil Nadu but entire nation mourns the demise of Jayalalithaaji. She was a very good administrator - Sumitra Mahajan, Lok Sabha Speaker
11:15 AM
Both the Houses of Parliament adjoured Both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha were adjoured today after for the day after obituary reference to Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa, who passed away last night in Chennai after a cardiac arrest
11:13
AM DMDK leader Vijayakant pays last respects
11:12 AM
Two MPs from Trinamool Congress - Derek O' Brien and Kalyan Banerjee to attend Jaya's funeral Two MPs from Trinamool Congress - Derek O' Brien and Kalyan Banerjee will attend the funeral of Jayalalitha, Mamata Banerjee tweeted. "Was very eager to be present but flight availability/timings from Kolkata not making it possible," she said on Twitter.
11:00 AM
Sixteen AIADMK cadres tonsured their heads for the late CM Jayalalithaa in Rajapalayam.
10:50 AM
#Jayalalithaa was a great leader. She had emerged as an icon in Indian politics. I condole the bereaved: HM Rajnath Singh pic.twitter.com/ZDGkrRqd23
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016
10:30 AM
Chennai: Preparations underway at MGR Memorial at Marina beach for the last rites ceremony of #JJayalalitha, who passed away last night. pic.twitter.com/BsRBRS1vao
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016
10:20 AM
Madras HC Chief Justice Kishan Kaul pays homage
10:17 AM
Jayalalithaa's demise is a huge loss. I am going to Chennai to attend her last rites ceremony - Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
10:05 AM
Rajya Sabha will adjourn for the day after obituary, as a mark of respect, in memory of J Jayalalitha
10:05 AM
All public and private sector banks in Tamil Nadu closed today
10:03 AM
The annual St. Antony's church fest scheduled tomorrow in Sri Lanka's Katchatheevu called off as a mark of respect for late Jayalalithaa
9:50AM
Kejriwal to visit Chennai, pay tributes to Jayalalithaa
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal will visit Chennai today to pay floral tributes to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, who passed away last night. "The Delhi Chief Minister will reach Chennai around 12.30 PM and pay tributes to Jayalalithaa at Rajajji Hall," said a senior Delhi government official.
9:40 AM
PM Modi leaves for Chennai to pay tributes to Jayalalithaa
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday left for Chennai to pay floral tributes to Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa who passed away last night.
He will place a wreath on the mortal remains of Jayalalithaa at Rajaji Hall.
9:30 AM
#WATCH Coimbatore: AIADMK supporters mourn the death of #JJayalalithaa, who passed away last night after a cardiac arrest pic.twitter.com/au9eaXfFMx
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016
9:30 AM
Actor Sarath Kumar pays homage to Puratchi Thalaivi Amma at Rajaji Hall.
09:07 AM (IST)
Tamil Nadu government declares holiday for its offices today as a mark of respect to Jayalalithaa
08:56 AM
Uttarakhand, Karnataka and Bihar declare one-day state mourning as a mark of respect to late Jayalalithaa
08:48 AM
Puratchi Thalaivi Amma's funeral to be held at Marina Beach at 4.30pm
8:26 AM
Tamil Nadu: Tributes being paid to #Jayalalithaa at Rajaji Hall in Chennai where her mortal remains have been kept pic.twitter.com/bYkgwwa5Gg
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2016
08:23 AM
One day mourning declared by the Central government
Flags will be flown at half mast. And no ceremonial functions will be organized.
08:17 AM
Public holiday declared in Kerala today to pay homage to Jayalalithaa
08:15 AM
Centre to accord state funeral to Jayalalithaa
08:13 AM
PM Modi to leave for Chennai at 9.30am
PM Modi will leave for Chennai at 9.30am today. He will go to Rajaji Hall and lay a wreath on the mortal remains of Jayalalitha. Venkaiah Naidu and Ponnu Radhakrishnan will represent the central government at the funeral.
06:47 AM
Officers, secretaries pay homage to Jayalalithaa.
06:46 AM
Jayalalithaa will go down in history as a real revolutionary leader. Tamil Nadu people called her 'Amma' because of her pro-poor schemes, ANI quotes Venkaiah Naidu as saying.
06:38 AM
Union minister Venkaiah Naidu addresses media, says Jayalalithaa brought revolution in Indian politics.
06:16 AM
Jayalalithaa's body taken to Rajaji Hall for people to pay last respects.
03:43 AM
I offer deep condolences on the passing away of Jayalalithaa , wishes of lakhs of her followers will make her immortal: M Karunanidhi.
03:13 AM
Portfolios have been allocated to ministers.
03:10 AM
AIADMK workers break barricades, police resort to lathi charge outside Jayalalithaa's residence in Chennai, reports ANI.
02:35 AM
AIADMK leaders and cadres wail as the ambulance leaves Apollo Hospitals.
01:23 AM
Senior AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam takes oath as the next CM of Tamil Nadu.
01:18 AM
State opposition leader MK Stalin :I am deeply shocked and worried on the demise of Jayalalithaa. Though we had different political opinions in the state of affairs in TN, her loss will be irreparable to the state. I lead the DMK in mourning her loss and express deep condolences to the AIADMK cadres and people of TN who are deeply saddened by her loss.
01:15 AM
Express my condolences to people of Tamil Nadu, may her soul rest in peace - Governor C Vidyasagar Rao
01:14 AM
Governor C Vidyasagar Rao begins oath ceremony with a 2 minute silence.
01:03 AM
The entire Poes Garden is awake with people watching from their apartments and balconies. Cadres have started wailing even though the van carrying her body is yet to reach.
01:02 AM
State mourning will be observed for seven days from today: TN Chief Secretary
12:49 AM
Due to the sudden demise of hon'ble CM Amma , all Anna university examinations scheduled between 6.12.2016 and 8.12.2016 are postponed. Dates will be intimated later. Also, classes are cancelled during the above three days : Anna University registrar S Ganesan
12:42 AM
O Panneerselvam to be sworn in as chief minister at 1am.
12:38 AM
Jayalalithaa's body is likely to be brought to her residence Poes Garden by 2' o clock.
12:37 AM
Panneerselvam will be sworn in as CM tonight.
12:33 AM
I will always cherish the innumerable occasions when I had the opportunity to interact with Jayalalithaa ji. May her soul rest in peace: PM Narendra Modi
12:32 AM
Chennai: AIADMK workers mourn the passing away of #jayalalithaa pic.twitter.com/7NgFvVvTby
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 5, 2016
12:28 AM
Principal secretary of school education department Sabitha D declares all schools and colleges in Tamil Nadu will be closed for three days.
12:16 AM
Tamil Nadu CM J Jayalaithaa breathed her last at 11.30 pm
