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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: To support the implementation of an internal quality assessment system aimed at improving the government and government-aided colleges’ NIRF ranking and NAAC grade, the State has provided financial support to the institutions for the holding of faculty development programs, workshops, seminars, training sessions, and short-term quality improvement courses. The program, which was created to encourage the advancement of high-quality teaching, learning, and research at the tertiary level, will be in effect until March 31, 2026. According to Avelina D’Sa E Pereira, Under Secretary for Higher Education, the program aims to extend facilities to teachers and researchers by…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Department of Information Technology, Electronics, and Communications, Government of Goa, in collaboration with InfinityX STEM Foundation proudly presents the Goa International Robotics Festival 2024, scheduled from 25th to 28th January 2024, in Goa, India. The Goa International Robotics Festival 2024 will feature the prestigious FIRST Tech Challenge India Robotics Championship, the FIRST Lego League Open Championship, and an engaging Robotics Exhibition showcasing the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Robotics competition. P. Abhishek, IAS, Director, Information, Technology, Electronics and Communications and Shri. Ashvin B. Savant, Chairman & Managing Director, InfinityX STEM Foundation & FIRST INDIA signed a Memorandum…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: State-run Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have announced a reduction in the prices of 19-kilogram commercial LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) cylinders in four metro cities. Effective from November 16, the prices have been slashed by up to Rs 57.5 per cylinder. The price adjustment — which will be reflected in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai — comes as a respite following a substantial hike of Rs 101.5 per cylinder just before Diwali. As per the revised prices, the 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder will cost Rs 1,775.5 in New Delhi, Rs 1,885.5 in Kolkata, Rs 1,728 in Mumbai and…

Goemkapronn desk Mumbai: GMR Goa International Airport, the new aviation facility serving India’s tropical paradise along the Arabian Sea coast, on Wednesday raised ₹2,475 crore in a 20-year non-convertible debenture (NCD) series. The issue offe-rs investors a 10% coupon rate. ICICI Bank was the arranger for the issue. The funds will be used to primarily refinance existing debt raised earlier to build the greenfield airport in the northern tip of the small state that has the highest per capita income in the country and traffic volumes that far exceed the permanent population base. The funds raised will be utilised to…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said Goa is gearing up to establish a Kunbi Craft Village providing a platform for artisans to showcase their creativity, fostering self-employment, and generating earning opportunities. “Goa is also gearing up to establish a Kunbi Craft Village, providing a platform for artisans to showcase their creativity, fostering self-employment, and generating earning opportunities,” said Sawant. He further said that the Department of Handicrafts is actively engaged in reviving Goa’s heritage arts and crafts, notably bringing back the traditional KunbiSaree to showcase our cultural richness on the global stage. “Explore the success stories of…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: 8,700 recommendations have been sent to the Department of Transport for suspending driving licences of those individuals who indulged in over speeding. According to SP Kaushal, the Department of Transport has suspended nearly 3,000 licenses until August 2023 based on feedback from the Traffic Police. “The Department of Transportation has received up to 8,700 recommendations to suspend the driving privileges of those who engaged in overspeeding, and 2,500 recommendations to suspend the driving privileges of those who were frequently observed using a cell phone while operating a vehicle,” he said The Department of Transport has been advised…

Canada Trade Minister Mary Ng confirms that trade talks with India will remain on hold due to the pending investigation into the killing of a Canadian citizen. The diplomatic row erupted in September following allegations of Indian involvement in the killing, leading to strained India-Canada ties Goemkarponn desk NEW DELHI: Canada Trade Minister Mary Ng said that trade talks with India will remain on hold due to the investigation pending into the Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar murder case, Bloomberg reported. “You’ve heard me and the government talk about how important it is that that investigation happens, given that we…