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Time of India
22-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Dibrugarh mandates monthly water quality tests for hotels & restaurants
Dibrugarh: Dibrugarh district administration has issued a strict order requiring all hotels, restaurants and similar establishments to conduct a monthly quality test of drinking water. The directive, aimed at ensuring safe and potable water for customers, mandates compliance with Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) norms. The order, dated May 21 and signed by additional district commissioner Biraj Boruah, stipulates that all eateries and lodging facilities must test their drinking water for physical, chemical and microbiological parameters. The tests must be carried out by the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) or its authorised laboratories. Under the new directive, establishments must submit their water quality reports to the district health officer, municipal corporation, or local licensing authority by the 10th of every month. The PHED will maintain a centralised database of all test results to monitor compliance and ensure timely testing. The new rules come into effect immediately, with the first round of test reports due by June 10. As per the order, failure to adhere to the new regulations will invite stringent action under the Public Health Act, Food Safety and Standards Act, and other relevant laws. Establishments found violating the norms may face fines, suspension of liceces, or even legal prosecution. "We want to ensure that every citizen has access to safe drinking water, whether at home or in public spaces. Access to clean drinking water is a fundamental right, and this order is a proactive step to prevent waterborne diseases. We have observed instances where contaminated water has led to health hazards, and this measure will hold establishments accountable. Regular inspections will be conducted, and establishments found violating these guidelines will face immediate action," the ADC said.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Dibrugarh gears up for monsoon with pre-emptive food security measures
1 2 3 4 5 6 Dibrugarh: Food, public distribution and consumer affairs department in Dibrugarh has implemented comprehensive measures to ensure food security during the upcoming monsoon season, when the district typically faces flooding urgent preparedness meeting was convened on Tuesday, under the chairmanship of additional district commissioner Biraj Boruah, bringing together key stakeholders responsible for maintaining the district's food supply chain during potential flood gathering included representatives from multiple agencies crucial to food distribution logistics, including the director of the Dibrugarh branch of the Indian Food Corporation, transporters, secretaries of cooperative societies, and members of the fair price shop owners' stakeholders deliberated on strategies to ensure uninterrupted food supply to vulnerable areas that often become isolated during heavy flooding. The meeting specifically emphasised the importance of advance preparation for the months of June, July and Aug — typically the peak monsoon period in Assam.A significant decision made during the meeting was to expedite the distribution of rice under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY). All fair price shop owners and cooperative society secretaries were instructed to collect their rice allocations for the month of June, July and Aug well in advance from designated storage facilities."Our priority is to ensure that no resident faces food shortag during the monsoon season. We have adequate rice stocks to meet emergency needs. Our warehouses are strategically located to serve flood-prone areas, and we've already begun repositioning supplies closer to historically vulnerable zones. Fair price shop owners have been directed to maintain at least three months' worth of supplies beginning in May, so that even if roads are cut off, residents will have access to essential food items," the ADC preparedness strategy also includes identifying alternative transportation routes and establishing floating distribution centres that can reach isolated communities when conventional access becomes district administration has also established a 24/7 control room that will monitor water levels and coordinate food distribution throughout the monsoon season. Mobile phone numbers of all key personnel have been widely distributed to enable rapid communication during emergencies.
