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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: An introduction of National Education Policy 2020 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a boon which will help in building a New India, said Subhash Shirodkar, Minister for the Water Resource Department and Chairman of the Task Force Committee for school education. He was speaking as the chief Guest for the “Janbhagidari” Event organized by the Directorate of Education on Theme Ensuring Foundation Literacy and Numeracy, especially in blended learning in the city today. Teacher and parent involvement will play a major role in the implementation of NEP 2020 from this academic year which includes foundation courses…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Career guidance, exposure and career readiness programme will help to empower students with the tools and support they need, this program aspires to create a vibrant workforce that will drive economic growth and contributes to the overall development of students, stated Chief Minister, Dr. Pramod Sawant addressing after handing over Laptops to 19 School Management’s under ICT programne from all over Goa at a function organized by the Directorate of Education at Secretariat Porvorim on Wednesday. Chief Minister said while aiming to create a new India, the emphasis would be laid on providing career options and skill…

Promoting Agriculture and Community Development Local Farmers Receive Support from “Jai Kisan” Initiative in Saligao, Goa Goemkarponn desk SALIGAO: The Pradeep Sawant Charitable Trust, in collaboration with local authorities, conducted a remarkable event on Tuesday. Pradeep Sawant, son of the late Madhusudan Sawant, spearheaded the “Jai Kisan” initiative, which aimed to distribute paddy seeds to the hardworking farmers of Saligao, Goa. The event was attended by personalities, including Pradeep Padgaonkar, Sarpanch Lucas Remedious, and a large number of enthusiastic local residents. The event began with a heartfelt tribute to the late Madhusudan Sawant, whose vision of empowering farmers and promoting…

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: Cortalim MLA Anton Vas, on Wednesday afternoon, inspected the Cansaulim grounds along with SAG officials, Cansaulim Sarpanch Savio Pereira, panch members and others Vas chose to inspect the ground barefooted to personally check for levelling of the ground and further said that, as a footballer, he was not satisfied with the work. Vas also added that he would not allow the SAG to hand over the ground to the people till he was satisfied with the work taken. “We have carried out a joint inspection of this ground after I received a lot of complaints from the…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Taking cognizance of the fact that Village Panchayat Arambol is disposing of bio-degradable waste in open spaces, the Bombay High Court at Goa has directed the panchayat secretary and Sarpanch to appear in person before the Court in June. Also, the Village panchayat St Lourance and Bhati deposited Rs three lakhs each before the Court for failing to put in place a permanent material recovery facility. The Court had on Tuesday imposed fines on both the panchayats. It may be noted that during an earlier hearing, coming down heavily on the panchayats, the High Court had said,…

Goemkapronn desk MAPUSA: Parra’s Lobo Vaddo residents were in for a shock as a lifeless body was found in a locked house. The deceased has been identified as Muven Dias, a 52-year-old male. Authorities from Mapusa Fire Department and Mapusa Police Department are on the scene, conducting a thorough investigation into this perplexing incident’s circumstances. The incident unfolded when the ward member visited Dias’ residence, only to find the door locked from the inside. Alarmed by the unusual situation, the ward member immediately alerted the sarpanch, who promptly joined forces with the Mapusa police and fire officers. Dias had been…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The 4th Tourism Working Group Meeting under India’s G20 presidency and G20 Tourism Ministers meeting will be held in Goa from 19th June to 22nd June. Briefing media in New Delhi today, Tourism Secretary V Vidyavathi said, both meetings aims to strengthen economic growth, preserve cultural heritage and promote sustainable development in the region. She said, a side event on making Cruise Tourism a model for sustainable and responsible travel will be organized on 19th June. The Secretary said, along the sidelines of the main event on 20th June, an event is will be organised which will…