A 3-day training programme for horticulture officials from 12 States begins

South Korea's economic officials canceled their major pre-announced schedules on Wednesday as they focussed on addressing the fallout from a short-lived declaration of emergency martial law.

The Assam government has banned the serving and consumption of beef in restaurants, hotels, and public places. The decision was made at a meeting of the state cabinet to amend the existing law on beef consumption. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the current law is strong but there has been no prohibition on beef consumption at restaurants, hotels, and religious or social gatherings. The new law aims to put a complete ban on consumption of beef in public places in Assam.