At the national level, AASHTO has recognized the importance of this issue through actions such as adopting transportation asset management as a priority initiative, forming the AASHTO Subcommittee on Asset Management and publishing the Transportation Asset Management Guide in 2002.
The southern part of India celebrates Diwali (Deepavali as it is called down south) as the day Lord Krishna (another incarnation of God Vishnu) killed the demon Narakasura. Check out this link below for more information.
The actual day of Diwali is traditionally celebrated on the festival's third day, which this year falls on Thursday, October 23. The festival usually falls between the middle of October and the middle of November, although this is decided upon by the Hindu lunar calendar.ne of the most significant festivals in Indian culture, Diwali, the festival of lights, sees millions attend firework displays, prayers and celebratory events across the world every autumn.