GOA: DHE SEEKS PUBLIC VIEW FOR EFFECTIVE HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM
Panaji (Goa) In a major initiative, the Directorate of High Education (DHE) is drafting an extensive database in order to realize the vision of modern, effective and inclusive higher education system for building a globally competitive, innovative and sustainable society. The Directorate has sought views and inputs from the public on different aspects of Higher education. The survey would cover all the…
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GOA: SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL IN GOA FROM JANUARY 16-19
Panaji (Goa) The annual affair, Science film Festival of India will be hosting the 3rd edition of SCI-FFI GOA 2018 between 16th to 19th of January 2018. Organised by Vidnyan Parishad Goa, the main aim of the initiative is to promote science filmmaking culture in Goa. This event is supported by the Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of Goa and Entertainment Society of Goa and Goa…
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GOA: EMCN 2017: 2-Day National Level Workshop on “Experimental Methods in Cognitive Neuroscience”
Zuarinagar (Goa): Cognitive Neuroscience Lab of Dept. of Biological Sciences, BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus organized a 2-day national workshop on “Experimental Methods in Cognitive Neuroscience” on 15th – 16th December, 2017 at the campus. The workshop was inaugurated by Prof. Narayanan Srinivasan, Head, Centre for Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences (CBCS), University of Allahabad; in presence of Prof….
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ACADEMIC AUTHORITY TO FORMULATE AGE APPROPRIATE SYLLABUS FOR KIDS IN PRIMARY EDUCATION
Panaji (Goa) A move that will help reduce the academic burden of the students at primary level, the State Government has directed the Academic Authority to formulate the age appropriate syllabus, text books and learning material for all the elementary classes. The State Education Department has amended the Goa Right of Children to Free and Compulsory…
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GOA: IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING IAS, YOU HAVE AMAR, AKBAR, ANTHONY SCHOLARSHIP
PANAJI (GOA) Abhyankar’s IAS Academy announced the first Foundation course for students interested in aspiring for a career in IAS. This programme is set to begin on 17th November 2017 until 30th January 2018,it is open to students from class 10 to those midst of or who have completed their graduation. The course will be conducted every Tuesday and Wednesday from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM at the V. M. Salgaocar…
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GOA: SPENDING ON EDUCATION TO GO UP: PARRIKAR
Panaji (Goa): The Goa government is contemplating the possibility of increasing the spending on the educational sector to 5-6 percent of the gross domestic product, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said. At present, the spending on the sector stands at 3.4 percent. Parrikar made this announcement during a press conference where he had presented the detailed analysis of the spending of the…
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GOA: FILMMAKING WORKSHOP CONDUCTED AT CHOWGULE COLLEGE
Margao A basic filmmaking workshop for social good was conducted at Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts and Science, Margao, in partnership with CCAPS (Chowgule Center for Applied and Professional Studies) on September 28-29. The workshop was a part of the U.S. consulate Mumbai’s Annual Film contest and Festival on Women’s Safety and Empowerment. The trainer for the workshop was film director Ajita…
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NO MORE ADDITION OF SPORTS MARKS TO THE STUDENTS GRAND TOTAL; GOA BOARD ISSUES CIRCULAR
Panaji (Goa) The Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (GBSHSE) has decided not to add the sports merit marks earned by students of class X and XII to the grand total of the candidate but will reflect separately in the marksheet from 2018. The decision was taken during the general body meeting held on August 31; however the circular…
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GOA: FILM APPRECIATION WORKSHOP CONCLUDES AT ESG
PANAJI The 7-day long film appreciation course concluded recently at the Maquinez Palace auditorium of ESG (Entertainment Society of Goa). The participants were imparted with interesting facts, technicalities and other tricks of the trade necessary for film making and film appreciation, by several renowned scholars from the film industry. On the last day, participants were presented certificates on completion of…
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EDUCATION DEPARTMENT EASES EARLY EXAM WORRY, CLARIFIES ON COMPLETION OF 1st TERM EXAM
Panaji (Goa) The exam stressed students can heave a sigh of relief as the Directorate of Education has asked the schools not to hurry up with completing the portion, in the wake of upcoming under-17 FIFA world cup match in October. “The Heads of Institutions shall not hurriedly complete the portion by taking extra periods and over burden…
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