Meghalaya impose 15 day ban on import and sale of fish in state
First Published: 25th July, 2018 21:38 IST
The Meghalaya government imposed a 15 day ban on the import and sale of fish from outside the state after laboratory tests detected traces of formalin in some imported fish.
The Meghalaya government imposed a 15 day ban on the import and sale of fish from outside the state after laboratory tests detected traces of formalin in some imported fish.
Speaking on the ban, chief minister Conrad Sangma said the ban has been imposed as the health and well being of the people of the state is important.
He further said that it will be wrong on the part of the government to let the people consume fish, despite knowing that its formalin treated.
Conrad also added that it will also be an opportunity for the local people to produce more fish in the state itself and in the process allow the local industry to grow.
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Weather update in NE, India and neighbourhood today
20th September 2024
Live Qatar Airways bans passengers from carrying pagers, walkie-talkies on Lebanon flights
20th September 2024
Live India extends USD 50 million budgetary support to Maldives for another year
20th September 2024
Live Demand For New Interlocutor Is Another Ploy To Delay Political Solution: NNPG
19th September 2024
WE RECOMMEND
Meghalaya Assembly Building Nears Completion, Speaker Pushes for Green Spaces and Cultural Showcase
Thomas A Sangma, Speaker of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly, chaired a review meeting on Thursday to assess the ongoing construction of the new Assembly building at Mawdiangdiang. Joined by Dr. Andrew Simons, Commissioner & Secretary of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly, along with officials from various departments and the Assembly Secretariat, the inspection focused on the […]
19th September 2024
Meghalaya Police Register 2 Extortion Cases In Shillong
In another similar incident, a resident of Shillong’s Laban area lodged an FIR reporting an extortion demand received via WhatsApp.
19th September 2024
Meghalaya Deputy CM Prestone Tynsong Making Steady Recovery, Will Resume Work Soon
Tynsong was initially admitted to the ICU at Nazareth Hospital in Shillong on September 9 after experiencing a haemorrhage.
18th September 2024
Meghalaya Govt Organises Job Fair to Address Employment Issues
"Our young population represents a significant portion of our community, and we must create more avenues for employment to meet their needs," said Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh.
17th September 2024
Star-Studded Lineup: Akon, Boney M’s Maizie Williams, and Lucas Set to Rock Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival 2024
Tickets are available from Rs.3,299, with exclusive packages reaching Rs.13,999.
17th September 2024