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Festival of lights celebrated with pomp and gaiety in Meghalaya

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Shillong, Nov 7: Diwali, the Festival of lights celebrated with pomp and gaiety.

Governor, Tathagata Roy and Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma greeted the people of the state on the occasion and wished that the festival ushers in the spirit of peace and harmony among all citizens.

In Shillong city and other places across the state, people bust crackers which marked the celebration of the festival, making the victory of good over evil.

Houses and temples alike were being decorated along public places including roadsides, shops and buildings wore decorative look with various designs of colorful lights

The Supreme Court has passed orders fixing the time for bursting of low decibel and low emission crackers from 8:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.

However crackers were burst during day time too and the intensity increased in the evening and continued till late night as the noise of bursting of crackers could be heard even after 11 pm.

Elaborate security arrangement was also made on the occasion including placing of fire tenders to attend to any emergencies.

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