Guwahati, Aug. 11 -- The Dima Hasao district administration has prohibited cooking and food preparation along roadsides, viewpoints, lay-bys, open spaces and other public places across the district, citing environmental, safety and fire-related concerns.

The order was issued by Dima Hasao District Magistrate and District Road Safety Committee chairperson Gayatri Devdas Hailing under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023.

Under the order, the use of LPG cylinders, kerosene or coal stoves, firewood, barbecue grills and other cooking equipment for preparing or heating food has been prohibited at the specified locations.

The restrictions will specifically cover the Mandardisa-Harangajao stretch of National High...