Diwali School Break Shifted from October 25 to November 18 to Accommodate National Games

Diwali School Break Shifted from  October 25 to November 18 to Accommodate National Games

The Directorate of Education (DOE) has announced a rescheduled Diwali vacation for schools in the state. In light of the 37th National Games scheduled to be hosted by Goa this year, the vacation has been advanced to run from October 25 to November 18. Consequently, the second term will commence on November 20. These instructions […]

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BITS Pilani Students Contribute to Goa's School Coding and Robotics Initiative

BITS Pilani Students Contribute to Goa’s School Coding and Robotics Initiative

Students from the campuses of BITS Pilani in Goa and Hyderabad recently undertook internships with the Goa government’s Project Management Unit (PMU), which is overseeing the implementation of coding and robotics education in schools across the state. This innovative curriculum has been integrated into the syllabus for approximately 65,000 students in over 430 government and […]

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Goa Introduces First-Ever Library Policy to Strengthen State's Reading Network

Goa Introduces First-Ever Library Policy to Strengthen State’s Reading Network

Art and culture minister Govind Gaude announced on Friday that Goa’s library policy will be implemented this month, with Nandkumar Kamat serving as the chairman. The policy aims to develop libraries across the state, ensuring that children in rural areas have easy access to library facilities, similar to their urban counterparts. Being one of the […]

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Kare College Management Suspends Principal Over Law Admissions Controversy

The Principal of G. R. Kare College of Law in Margao, Saba D’Silva, has been suspended by the college management. The decision was made during a meeting of the executive committee of Vidya Vikas Mandal, the organization that oversees the law college. The suspension comes after D’Silva was found guilty by the Goa University’s inquiry […]

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One-year post graduate diploma in translation programme at the Government College, Khandola from 2022-23

Goa University has recently granted approval for the one-year post graduate diploma in translation programme at the Government College, Khandola from the academic year 2022-23. It will be the first of its kind in the state with an intake capacity of 20 students. Purnakala Samant, Principal of Government College, Khandola, stated that, the course has […]

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NUSI CAREER COUNSELLING WEBINAR FOR CHILDREN OF SEAFARERS OF ALL RANKS

“NUSI Career Counselling” webinar for children of all ranks of seafarers Identify the best educational and career stream after 10th and 12th Std will be held on Saturday, 26th June, 2021 on online ZOOM platform these challenges. NUSI is coming up with the counseling program to identify the best educational and career stream after 10th […]

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GOA STATE INNOVATION COUNCIL INTRODUCES PROTOTYPING GRANT SCHEME

Goa State Innovation Council, Government of Goa Prototyping Grant Scheme – An applicant under this Scheme shall be eligible for a grant of up to Rs. 20,000/- per project. Scheme to provide financial assistance for prototyping technology-based innovative projects/ideas under the Virtual Innovation Register (VIR) to make it affordable for Students, Startups, Innovators, Research Faculty […]

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V.M SALGAOCAR HOSPITALITY INSTITUTE 1st IN INDIA TO BE AWARDED BY FSSAI WITH PRESTIGIOUS ‘EAT RIGHT CAMPUS’ CERTIFICATION

One of Goa’s leading private hospitality institute, the V. M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education (VMSIIHE) located in the pristine village of Manora-Raia recently obtained the coveted government ‘Eat Right Campus’ certification with 5 star rating. The prestigious certification has been obtained under the central government’s ‘Eat Right Campus’ initiative of the Food Safety and Standards […]

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Maratha quota: 50 per cent reservation ceiling can’t be breached, SC told

A five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court on Monday was told that reservation ceiling fixed at 50 per cent cannot be breached and the court should not re-examine the Indra Sawhney case (Mandal Commission) verdict.  Citing Article 16 (4) of the Constitution, he added that this does not use the word proportionate, but rather […]

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MPSC Exams postponed by Uddhav Thackeray because of rising COVID-19 cases.

The Uddhav Thackeray-led Maharashtra government decided to postpone the MPSC exams. Maharashtra Public Service Commission on Thursday (March 11) postponed the preliminary examination for government jobs scheduled for March 14 in view of the rising COVID-19 cases in the state. The examination was to take place in April last year but was delayed due to […]

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