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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Timings of schools can be kept the same as existing while implementing National Education Policy(NEP), informed Director of Education Shailesh Zingade. Directorate of Education has sorted out the queries of teachers and headmasters regarding implementation of National Education Policy by holding sessions for them in all the Talukas, he said. Teachers interest will also be protected, he added. First batch of 80 teachers will be sent to IISc Bangalore to attend special training on NEP on June 18, he further informed. According to Lolayekar, NEP will be implemented at the Class IX level in Goa starting in…

The Karnataka High Court on Friday stayed the arrest of former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with a POCSO case registered against him. The bench led by single-judge Justice S Krishna Dixit also instructed the veteran BJP leader to appear before the CID, which is investigating the case, on June 17. During the hearing, the court remained unconvinced by the state’s allegation that the former CM had evaded a notice issued on June 11, which required him to appear before the investigating officer. The state argued that he flew to Delhi hours…

With Prime Minister Narendra Modi slated to visit J&K and with the Amarnath Yatra coming up as well, central agencies, security forces and local administration are focused on ensuring comprehensive security measures following big spike in threats from terror groups and intelligence inputs indicating potential attacks in the Union Territory. These security measures are also important from the viewpoint of Assembly elections likely to be held after analysing the situation following the completion of the Amarnath Yatra. While a security review meeting is scheduled on Sunday to be chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, sources say additional forces are…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Chef Minister Pramod Sawant has proposed separate branding for cashews from different state to distinguish Goan cashews from rest of the varieties. “There should be separate branding and packaging for cashews from different states, he said. He asked  Directorate of Cashewnut and Cocoa Development to advise state governments as to how to go about doing this. He also pointed out that African cashews are being sold as Goan Cashews. He was addressing the inaugural session of the ‘National Conference on Cashew: Sustainable Cashew Production Challenges & Opportunities.” He advised the participating cashew growing states not to waste…

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday wrapped up an action-packed day in southern Italy, where he held several bilateral meetings with world leaders on the sidelines of the G7 summit. “Together, we aim to create impactful solutions that benefit the global community and create a better world for future generations. I thank the people and government of Italy for their warm hospitality,” PM Modi said in a post on X before departing. His plane later landed in New Delhi at around 10 am on Saturday. Here are the leaders Modi met on the sidelines of the G7 summit:…

The recent purchase of a Rs. 3.97 crore solar electric hybrid ferry by the Government has sparked controversy, with River Navigation Minister Subash Phaldesai labelling it as a “white elephant” and questioning its viability for Goa. The Minister expressed concerns that the ferry, intended for the Chorao-Panaji route, may not be practical for the region and even suggested the possibility of hiring it out. This revelation has raised important questions about the decision-making process behind such significant investments. The ferry, which was inaugurated at the Panaji ferry point, was heralded as an initiative to reduce the state’s dependence on fossil…

Goemkarponn Desk MARGAO: An intriguing development occurred on Friday evening when the Margao Municipal Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC), who has been under investigation for allegedly embezzling Rs 17.44 lakh, deposited Rs 3 lakh in the municipal treasury. The LDC’s action comes shortly after the Margao Municipal Council called for the start of both a recovery suit to recover the Rs 17.44 lakh in money as well as criminal proceedings against the negligent employee in an emergency meeting. In the Margao Municipal corridor, there are concerns about whether the Chief Officer will file an official police complaint with the police on…