Kohima: Longleng officials slammed the brakes on open trash fires. The Additional Deputy Commissioner issued an immediate ban on burning solid waste across the entire jurisdiction. Health concerns and environmental protection drove the move. Smoke fills the air no more.
The order targets garbage, plastics, dry leaves, and any other solid refuse. It applies to public spaces, roadsides, drains, and even private yards or businesses. Everyone from homeowners to government offices must now sort their trash correctly and use authorized collection services. Compliance is mandatory.
Ward authorities and Longleng Town Council staff carry the burden of enforcement. Violators face stiff penalties and potential legal action under existing laws. The ADC issued a direct call for public support, stating: "The ADC has appealed to the public to cooperate in maintaining a clean, green and pollution-free Longleng town."
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