Nagaland Teachers Continue Protest Over Salary Shift Demand; Government Cites Legal Constraints

The Nagaland Government Teachers Association's protest entered its third day, with teachers demanding their salaries be shifted to the State Plan. The state government, represented by Advisor Kekhrielhoulie Yhome, remains open to dialogue but will not bypass legal procedures, citing potential financial losses exceeding Rs 80 crore in central aid. The government has regularised some ad hoc teachers but requires document verification, warning against fake submissions. Officials expressed concern over the protest's impact on students, urging teachers to resume classes.