Dimapur, June 20 -- Nagaland's Chumoukedima deputy commissioner, Polan John, on Friday prohibited any quarrying, earth cutting, setting up temporary vendor stalls, or similar activities near National Highway 29 that may adversely impact the stability and safety of the highway and its users.

In a circular, the DC said the district administration observed that certain activities such as quarrying, earth cutting, construction activities, setting up of temporary fruits and vegetables stalls, and other land-related operations are being undertaken in close proximity to NH-29, including lands with right of way.

He said these activities pose a significant risk to the structural integrity of the highway and endanger public safety by increasing t...