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Kohima: The Wokha Town Council has issued a warning to residents regarding improper waste disposal, signaling that authorities will take strict action against those who fail to comply. During a press conference on May 25, chairperson Myingthungo Kikon explained that poor awareness and a lack of segregation remain major obstacles to effective sanitation in the town. Following a Supreme Court directive, the council will now refuse to collect any trash that has not been properly sorted.
Residents are required to separate their garbage into dry, wet, sanitary, and electronic waste. The council suggests that households compost wet waste for gardening, while dry and electronic items should be handed over to scrap dealers. Sanitary waste will be collected exclusively on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and the public must ensure all trash is dropped off at designated sites during established hours.
Deputy chairperson Nzano P. Kikon warned that dumping waste into rivers, streams, or drains poses severe risks to public health, while also damaging local roads and clogging drainage systems. She explicitly prohibited the illegal disposal of animal carcasses in public spaces.
In a separate health advisory, council member Mhao Ngullie addressed concerns regarding possible swine flu cases among pigs in the district. Authorities have suspended all imports of new pig consignments until further notice and sent samples for laboratory testing. The Department of Animal Husbandry will conduct inspections of existing livestock to guarantee safety for local consumers. The council is calling for full public cooperation to ensure these new sanitation and safety measures are upheld.
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