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.

An official notification from the Department of Home Affairs, Punjab, stated that the decision has received the Governor of Punjab's approval. As part of the move, several departments have been directed to enforce prohibitions within the notified limits of the three cities. Department of Animal Husbandry has been requested to impose a ban on the sale and consumption of meat within the notified limits of the holy cities.