Koraput, January 24: Koraput Collector and District Magistrate has directed officials to impose a one-day ban on the sale of non-vegetarian food items on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day celebrations.
In a letter issued on January 23, the Collector instructed all Tehsildars, Block Development Officers (BDOs) and Municipality and NAC Executive Officers across Koraput district to enforce a ban on the sale of meat, chicken, fish, eggs and other non-vegetarian items on January 26, 2026.
According to the communication, officials have been asked to issue formal notifications within their respective jurisdictions to ensure strict compliance with the order.
Meanwhile, Ayodhya Food Commissioner Manik Chandra Singh announced on January 10 a strict ban on non-vegetarian food in hotels and restaurants within Ayodhya Dham.
Also, the Punjab government, on December 16, 2025, formally declared the walled city of Amritsar, Sri Anandpur Sahib in Rupnagar district, and Talwandi Sabo (Sri Damdama Sahib) in Bathinda district as Holy Cities of the state, imposing wide-ranging restrictions to preserve their religious sanctity.
