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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Directorate of Education (DoE) today has raised concern over increasing instances of corporal punishment in schools. The department has directed all institutions to adopt a Zero Tolerance Policy towards corporal punishment, training for teachers and counselling support for students. The Directorate of Education directs all the Educational Institutions in its jurisdiction to adopt the directives i.e. Zero Tolerance Policy towards corporal punishment, any violation of this policy should be immediately addressed. “Awareness and Training to organize regular training sessions and workshops for teaching and non-teaching staff to emphasize positive and constructive disciplinary practices.Reporting Mechanism students to…

Goemkarponn desk THIVIM: Villagers and activists criticised the Investment Promotion Board (IPB) for choosing to give World Peace University a preliminary license to operate on property owned by Comunidade of Thivim. The villagers said that it seems that the government is attempting to seize comunidade land in the name of promoting investment, as seen by its acceptance of the plan to build a private institution on two lakh square meters of ground. “Ahead of time, the Investment Promotion Board also received land. To what extent does this assist us is the question. There seems to be a sales conspiracy. The…

PANAJI: This panel’s recommendations will serve as the foundation for a report that will be presented to the 55th GST Council meeting in November. The panel’s discussion on real estate will also include deliberations on a compensation scheme, which could have significant implications for the sector. One of the key elements of the meeting will be the discussion of three proposed rate structures as part of the GST fitment process. The panel will consider three options: Option 1: 7%, 14%, 21% Option 2: 18%, 16%, 24% Option 3: 9%, 18%, 27% Currently, GST is a four-tier tax structure with slabs…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: Cancer Screening Abhiyan a camp will held at Community Health Centre (CHC) Canacona on 28th September 2024 from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm Government of Goa in Coordination with Goa Medical College and Hospitals Bambolim is organizing the Cancer Screening Abhiyaan at Canacona taluka. People are requested to get themselves screened for Cancer if they have any of the warning signs stated below:- White patch in the mouth or tongue, A non-healing Ulcer in the mouth, A wart/ Mole growing in size or changing it’s Colour or hardness, Difficulty in Swallowing food or Fluids, Persistent indigestion/change in…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: Filing a strong objection Akhil Goa Kshatriya Pagi Samaj (AGKPS) complained about the change in name of one Parmar Soniben to Pagi Soniben as published in a newspaper. Raising a formal complaint to the Chief Minister of Goa Dr. Pramod Sawant and Minister for Law, Govt of Goa, Aliexo Sequiera, AGKPS President Divakar Pagi, informed that the surname Pagi is only used by the Pagi samaj community and no other person can utilise the same. ‘The surname Pagi exclusively belongs to the Pagi community as per the notification and who are the member of Pagi community and…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: The Save Old Goa Action Committee members today demanded that the Heritage Master Plan with the demarcation of the buffer zone of national and state monuments be announced before the Exposition of ‘Goencho Saib’. The resentful villagers expressed their resistance to new real estate-driven construction projects. Speaking with reporters, they brought up the fact that Old Goa, a UNESCO World Heritage scene, is the scene of illegal activity. The committee coordinator, Peter Viegas, questioned why unlawful activities were permitted in spite of the government’s claims that it was attempting to preserve Goa. There will be an exhibition…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Department of Information Technology, Electronics, and Communications (DITE&C), Government of Goa, convened a meeting with key stakeholders from the drone ecosystem on 17th September 2024 at the IT Hub, Altinho. The discussion centered around proposed revisions to the Goa Drone Policy 2022, aiming to define the future of the state’s growing drone industry. Representatives from drone companies, academia, and allied sectors participated, focusing on strengthening drone pilot training facilities, establishing research and development (R&D) labs, introducing drone technician training, and advancing drone testing capabilities within Goa. During the meeting, a detailed presentation outlined the current global…