Guwahati, June 26 -- Reported by Maksam Tayeng

Pasighat: The Mebo administration in Arunachal Pradesh's East Siang district has prohibited littering and dumping of waste along the National Highway stretch from Raneghat to Pongging Viewpoint on the left bank of the Siang River to protect the area's environment and maintain public hygiene.

The prohibitory order, issued by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Nancy Yirang on June 18, came after authorities observed indiscriminate dumping of garbage, plastic waste, bottles, food packets, construction debris and other refuse along the route.

The highway corridor between Raneghat Bridge over the Siang River and Bodak village in Mebo Sub-Division is a popular destination for tourists and loca...