
Kohima, May 23 (MExN): The D block Panchayat in Kohima has informed its colony residents that the rate of local pork was fixed at Rs. 220 in the colony during its executive meeting held on May 20. The Panchayat in a press release warned that anyone found selling local pork in its jurisdiction above the prescribed rate would be penalized with a fine of Rs. 5,000 and the meat will be seized. It also reminded that no shop in the colony will be allowed to open on Sundays, adding defaulters will be penalised. The press release issued by chairman D block Panchayat Kevisatuo Yhome further warned that any drunken people creating nuisance and disturbing the colony will not be tolerated and if caught will be dealt with seriously.