Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is being celebrated across the country today. President, Vice President and the Prime Minister have greeted the nation on the occasion of Diwali. and expressed the hope that the festival of lights will mark the beginning of a new phase of optimism for the countrymen.

Our correspondent reports that in Tamilnadu, Diwali is being celebrated with traditional gaiety and religious fervor.

Our Allahabad correspondent reports that Price rise of commodities and security concerns have not dampened the enthusiasm of people in Uttar Pradesh. Government has made arrangements to meet out the power demand on this occasion.

Our correspondent reports that Security is bolstered in the national capital on Diwali