<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222;">The Assam government has imposed restrictions on the entry of poultry through the Western border of the state. This decision has been taken on a temporary basis following the outbreak of avian influenza in Bihar and Jharkhand. </span></p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />''</p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222;">This decision is expected to prevent the escalation of the disease in Assam and other North Eastern states. The Veterinary department has already issued advisories to all the concerned authorities for active and targeted surveillance.</span></p>