【Indian state of Nagaland bans sale of dog meat】

Authorities in India’s north-eastern state of Nagaland have banned the sale of dog meat and halted the import and trading of dogs to be used for food, said officials.

【Mock funeral for dog in Seoul on ‘dog meat day】

Activists wore dog masks and held a mock canine funeral during their protests against dog meat consumption in South Korea, the first of three “dog meat days” in the country.

Many South Koreans believe that eating dog meat or chicken soup on those days gives them strength to beat the heat.