NRMSATA appeals to Chief Secretary Kohima, August 24 (MExN): The Nagaland RMSA Teachers Association (NRMSATA) central body has requested the Chief Secretary of Nagaland, who is also the Chairman of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS), to apprise the department concerned (Planning Department) to “act promptly without any procrastinating with the intent that the fund reaches the RMSA Department in time.” The Association accused the Planning Department of withholding the recurring fund for RMSA teachers. In an open letter to the Chief Secretary, NRMSATA President, Renbemo L Patton and General Secretary, Kezhothito Keyho stated by doing that “the RMSA Teachers who are on the verge of collapsing for want of food and energy will regain our potency and effectiveness to carry on our noble job.” It also mentioned the challenges in working without any remuneration for almost five months. DAKT informs Ao students in Delhi New Delhi, August 24 (MExN): Delhi Ao Kaketshir Telongjem (DAKT) or Delhi Ao Students’ Union has informed that it has started registration process for Ao students currently residing and studying in Delhi for the session 2016-17. All students of the Ao community enrolled in any institution in Delhi and NCR have been directed to contact the Statistics Secretaries at +91886024930 and +917836967923 to get registered. Parents have also been requested to encourage their wards to do the same. “The Delhi Ao Students Union will not claim responsibility for any untoward incidents that befalls on students not registered in the Union,” stated a press release from DAKT President, Yarden Jamir and General Secretary, Yutensangla Imchen. Dept appeals for protection of Amur Falcons Kohima, August 24 (MExN): Amur Falcons are expected to arrive in Nagaland State around mid September 2016 during their migration from Siberia and Mangolia, Northern China and Japan. The migratory birds are expected to stay in the State till November 2016. On behalf of the Forest Department, Chief Wildlife Warden, Nagaland, Satya Prakash Tripathi has appealed to the public, Government officials, village councils, army and para military personnel, students, NGOs and other stakeholders for protection of wildlife in general and Amur Falcon (the State’s Guest) in particular.
