Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The State government has initiated steps to implement the National Education Policy (NEP)-2020 at the middle stage (Grade III) of from the academic year 2025-2026. Director for State Council for Education, Research and Training (SCERT) Meghana Shetgaonkar revealed that a meeting is scheduled on Monday to decide on whether to move ahead with the implementation of NEP at the preparatory stage Grade III. While foundational stage one, the entry stage of preschool at age three, began implementing NEP recommendations this term, class IX and foundation stage two—the second year of preschool at age four—began doing so last…
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“This begs the question: is Kankonkar justified in his fervent outburst? While everyone is entitled to express their grievances and concerns regarding governance, particularly when it pertains to local safety issues, there exists an ethical obligation to channel such frustrations constructively rather than through threats. Kankonkar’s assertion stems from an evident feeling of helplessness regarding the safety of local officials amidst threats from external individuals, which many might empathize with. The escalating tensions surrounding migrants and local governance add layers of complexity to his statement, reflecting a volatile social fabric that is often vulnerable to misinterpretation and misuse.” The political…
Team Goemkarponn KOCHI: Principal Minister Pramod Sawant paid a visit to the memorial of Appu Bhat, Vinayak Pandit, and Ranga Bhat in Kochi, who wrote the botanical treatise ‘Hortus Malabaricus’ in the 17th century. The Chief Minister emphasized how important these three Konkani doctors were to the production of the book and how they helped create over 700 drawings of different species. He recognized their efforts by having them sign a witness (certificate) that is included in one of the volumes and written in Konkani (Devanagari script). Chief Minister noted that the book is credited for the first block printing…
Team Goemkarponn ARAMBOL: A 39-yr-old Nepal tourist collapsed and died on Arambol beach near Sweet water lake. The death is likely to be caused due to suspected heart attack. As per information, the deceased is come to be known as Dipendra Thapa, Age- 39 years, R/o Ward No. 8, Bakhtapur, Sipadol Nepal. Enquiry revealed that the deceased is a chef by profession working at one resort (name not yet known) in South Goa. Further the deceased is married to a Latvian National lady namely Inta Thapa. The said Inta Thapa stays along with their son age- 06 years in Europe.…
Team Goemkarponn CANACONA – The Goa Board of S S C Examination March 2025 Seating arrangement of Centre : 03 Canacona and 33-S Poinguinim starting from 01/03/2025 to 21/03/2025 will be as follows. At Canacona -03 Centre Seat Nos 10929 to 11287, 29850 to 29852 a total of 362 candidates will answer their Examinations at Govt Higher Secondary school, Mastimoll, Canacona. Shree Mallikarjun Hr. Sec School of Science , Arts & Commerce, Char-Rasta (HS-99) Smt Shamiya Shaikh is the Conductor while Balkram Higher Secondary School, Ardehfonf, Poinguinim SDmt. Kavita K Gaonkar is the Observer. W Shri Mallikarjun Vidyalaya HS, Char-Rasta…
Team Goemkarponn SALIGAO: In the early hours of Saturday, a 36-year-old Madhya Pradesh man was taken into custody on suspicion of having drugs valued at Rs 2.5 lakh close to the Saligao cemetery. Rajaram Sitaram Banwasi was apprehended by a Saligao police team under the command of Police Sub-Inspector Dishan Naik for allegedly holding 2.533 kg of a greenish-colored leafy substance suspected of being ganja, valued at around Rs 2.5 lakh, during a raid near the graveyard at Saligao somewhere between 12 and 2.40 am. According to Section 20(b)(ii)(B) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, the accused was…
Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Porvorim Police have stepped up their efforts to target cars with loud, customized silencers and those with incorrect license plates. Four motorcycles were taken from the Reis Magos and Nerul panchayat regions during the operation. According to Rahul Parab, Police Inspector at Porvorim Police Station, the campaign will go on, and violators will face harsh consequences. Before appearing in court, where fines would be assessed and the motorcycles released, he noted, owners must take the modified silencers off. According to Parab, 15 motorcycles with modified silencers that make an unbearable noise have been seized by Porvorim Police…






