
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The District Collector has declared a regional holiday in two taluks on December 31 in connection with the 93rd Sivagiri pilgrimage. The holiday is applicable to all educational and state government institutions within the limits of Chirayinkeezhu and Varkala taluks. The holiday is not applicable to public examinations as per the previous schedule. The Sivagiri pilgrimage is from December 30 to January 1.