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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: ‘Stargazing at Aguad’, an educational and entertaining initiative, is a collaborative initiative between The Aguad and Cosmic Ventures, an organisation dedicated to offering curated night sky-gazing experiences. The event allows participants to access the beauty of skies and constellations through powerful telescopes and informative insights provided by astronomy experts. “The ‘Stargazing at Aguad’ event enables families to plan a late summer evening outing involving stargazing and cosmic storytelling to gain insights into night skies ahead of the monsoons. The Aguad’s location along the serene Sinquerim coastline with minimal artificial lighting from surrounding areas renders it the ideal…

Goemkarponn Desk VIRNODA: In a landmark achievement for the Wanarmare, a subtribe of the Kathkari community, Ganesh Pawar has distinguished himself as the first student from Virnoda, Goa, to pass the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Examination with a score of 44%, from Vikas High School, Valpem, Virnoda under the Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education. This milestone is particularly momentous considering the persistent educational challenges that the Kathkari have faced. Having been settled in Goa for over four decades, the Wanarmare community has endured marginalization, with minimal emphasis on education. Identified as one of India’s 75 Particularly Vulnerable…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that Goa’s Government Schools are undergoing comprehensive upgrades, including the introduction of Smart Classrooms, enhanced libraries, advanced laboratories, improved transport facilities, and well-trained staff to meet the academic needs of our students. “Goa’s Government Schools are undergoing comprehensive upgrades, including the introduction of Smart Classrooms, enhanced libraries, advanced laboratories, improved transport facilities, and well-trained staff to meet the academic needs of our students,” said Sawant He further said that government is committed to continue these developments, raising the standards of both academic infrastructure and human resources to build a bright academic…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today has issued stern warning to government-aided schools found charging extra fees from students. CM Sawant was addressing the press conference in presence of Education department officials. “I warn government-aided schools found charging extra fees from students. there is no need to pay any additional or different fees as these schools are getting all the funding from the government,” said Sawant He further said that government gives grants-in-aid as well as maintenance fees to the aided schools. There have been complaints that these schools seek donations/fees for PTA, transport, maintenance, etc. “Every student…

Goemkarponn Desk CANACONA – The Southernmost Canacona Taluka has topped the Taluka wise table of Goa SSC Board Exams results declared on Wednesday with a pass percentage of 95.02%, even as 10 of the 19 High-Schools got 100% pass percentage in the Taluka. Shri Nirakar Vidyalaya (Maxem)-38/38, Govt High School -Agonda (9/9), St. Anne’s Institute, Agonda (55/55), St. Sebastian HS, Loliem (19/19), St. Anthony HS, Galgibaga (43/43), GHS- Gaodngongrim (9/9/), GHS-Khotigao(24/24), SNES-Tudal-Gaondongrim(42/42), GHS-Shristhal (11/11), Balram -A Day Care School, Mokhard -Shristhal (30/30). Seven(7) Schools -Shri Mallikarjun Vidyalaya, Char-Rasta (43/42), Damodar Vidyalaya, Loliem (49/48), St.Thereza of Jesus, Chaudi (65/59), Shri Katiyani…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Department of Tourism, is delighted to announce the much-anticipated “Spirit of Goa” fest, scheduled to take place from May 17th to May 19th at the SAG Ground, Colva in South Goa. This three-day extravaganza will be a celebration of Goa’s rich culture, vibrant music scene, and enduring heritage. The Spirit of Goa fest will aim at promoting culture and heritage of the state. It will serve as a platform to showcase its traditional dances and music to its modern-day artistic expressions. Additionally, the festival will showcase a variety of products, beverages, cuisines, and handicrafts, all made…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Former president Girish Chodankar pointed out on Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has failed to create employment even in his own constituency Varanasi. As a result, youths from Uttar Pradesh are compelled to leave the state and seek jobs in various states, including Goa. Chodankar, a Permanent Invitee of CWC, reacted to the recent incident, wherein a youth from Uttar Pradesh lost his life in Vasco Goa due to an LPG leakage in his rented room, while his three friends also from Varanasi admitted in hospital, Chodankar mentioned that these youths are compelled to seek employment…