log on to thegoan.net @thegoanonline I N SI D E TUESDAY JUNE 18, 2024 Facebook.com/thegoan 12+6+12 pages PRICE ` 10 The Goan E-Paper (Playstore/IOS) Instagram.com/thegoanonline PANAJI MARGAO GOA VOLUME X, NO. 1 RNI: GOAENG/2015/65729 T HE BU S I NE S S S I DE EV industry set to shape transportation Review: Toyota Taisor 1.0L Turbo: Rebadged hit machine? IN SHORT >> Parra road gets ‘Madanni’ park MAPUSA: The scenic Parra road, celebrated for its palm-lined allure featured in the Bollywood film ‘Dear Zindagi,’ has gained a new attraction, ‘Madanni,’ a sustainable community park designed for both locals and tourists. This road draws numerous tourists seeking the perfect selfie.  >> See pg 2 4 held for illegally transporting cattle BELAGAVI: Amboli police have arrested four persons from the city who were accused of illegally transporting nine cattle. The police have seized a truck and a car from them and all the cattle were sent to the Go Shala at Bicholim.  >> See pg 5 Vasco to get mutton, chicken market 5 factors set to guide trends on D-Street this truncated week FIRE: Understanding growing appeal of Financial Independence, Retire Early Building a thriving Goan film industry amid challenges Importance of financial intimacy for new couples NEW DELHI: Rahul Gandhi will retain the Rae Bareli Lok Sabha seat and vacate his Wayanad seat in Kerala from where his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will make her electoral debut. >> See pg 10 WEATHER >> Max: 31.5 C Min: 24.8C Humidity: 89% TIDES Low: High: 01.58 09.10 14.17 19.20 READERS FROM GOA AND ACROSS THE WORLD SPEAK Ugandan refugee who became first Mayor of Goan origin in the UK The Global Goenkar @ 2: Wishes from Goenkars across the globe Nine years of 11-DAY TRAINING IN BENGALURU KICK-STARTS FOR BATCH OF 80 THE GOAN I NETWORK PANAJI With the first batch of 80 high school government and aided teachers set to begin their National Education Policy (NEP) training in Bengaluru from Tuesday, the Goa government is working on modalities to simultaneously establish Stateof-the-art laboratories for science and mathematics. These labs, to be developed in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science (IIS), Bengaluru, will help teachers translate classroom concepts into hands-on experience-based teaching; and also facilitate holding NEP ses- State-of-the-art labs for science & maths The government is currently establishing science and math labs in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science (IIS), Bengaluru. These labs aim to enable teachers to transform classroom concepts into experiential learning opportunities sions locally. “Initially, at least three batches of teachers will be sent to IIS for an 11-day training. The effectiveness of this will be assessed through feedback… All high school teachers will be trained for NEP,” Education Director Shailesh Zingde told The Goan.   In the long run, government contemplates providing this training locally in Goa. “The labs for Maths and Science in the SCERT building will help hold training programs for the teachers in Goa itself,” Zingde added. The teachers, who come back trained from Bengaluru, could be roped in to share the NEP skills.   Meanwhile, the State has already announced setting up of the Goa State School Standards Assessment and Accreditation Authority. This body will assess educational institutions to ensure the full implementation of NEP 2020. The State has allocated Rs 553.77cr for higher education wherein State-of-the-art talent development centre is also proposed in a bid to offer world-class training to the faculty to take higher education to the next level. As part of the extended NEP, the State recently conducted AI training sessions for teachers across 65 higher education institutions in Goa. Over 326 faculty members participated, with each discipline at every college being represented by two teachers. The training by experts covered diverse needs of teachers and students by empowering them with the ethical use of Generative AI for effective learning and research -- aligning with NEP’s vision of integrating technology to improve the quality of education. The Directorate of Higher Education also released discipline-specific specialized handbooks, equipped with prompts to help academics in learning and applying generative AI in respective fields. T THE GOAN he Goan marks its 9th anniversary today, a journey committed to the State, people and their issues. In a fast-evolving media space, The Goan has not only served as a true voice of every community, reflecting the diverse tapestry of the State but has also been a crucial link to its people spread across the world. Having carved a niche in the media landscape in these nine years, The Goan has been loved for its extensive reportage, vibrant appearance and insightful perspectives. From covering issues that matter to Goans and providing thought-provoking commentaries on various segments, your newspaper has consistently delivered news with depth, accuracy, and impartiality. As we move ahead, we stand committed to our brand of journalism and aspire to bring accountability to public discourse every passing year. On this 9th anniversary, we profusely thank our growing family of readers, advertisers and well-wishers. Your unstinted support has been our greatest motivation and strength. — Joel Afonso, Editor Bharat, India to be used in textbooks PTI Nine killed in West Bengal train mishap Rahul to give up Wayanad for Priyanka GREETINGS Teachers get 1st NEP lesson today VASCO: Vasco will soon get a new dedicated market for chicken and mutton, besides a huge market complex to accommodate fruit and vegetables vendors. The new market will also help get all vendors selling chicken and mutton from different areas to one location.  >> See pg 2 NEW DELHI: At least nine people were killed and 41 injured after a goods train rammed into the stationary Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express in West Bengal’s Darjeeling district on Monday.  >> See pg 9 ANNIVERSARY Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão places the Mitre on the head of Bishop Simião Fernandes during the Rite of Episcopal Ordination at the Se Cathedral in Old Goa on Monday.  more photos on pg8 Goa’s new bishop ordained FR SIMIÃO APPOINTED AUX BISHOP OF ARCHDIOCESE THE GOAN I NETWORK PANAJI Fr Simião Purificação Fernandes was ordained as Bishop by Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão, Archbishop of Goa and Daman, during the Eucharistic celebration at the Se Cathedral in Old Goa on Monday. Pope Francis had appoint- ed Fr Simião Fernandes as the Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman on April 6. Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão was the Principal Consecrator (ordaining) Bishop over the Eucharistic celebration and the Rite of Episcopal Ordination of a Bishop, while Bishop of Daltonganj Theodore Mascarenhas Sfx, and Bishop-Emeritus of Port Blair Alex Dias sfx, were the co-consecrators. Fr Elvis Fernandes sfx introduced the Bishop-elect before the Mass. Cardinal Ferrão in his introductory words expressed joy >Continued on P9 NEW DELHI “Bharat” and “India” will be used interchangeably in NCERT textbooks as is the case in the country’s Constitution, National Council of Educational Research and Training Director Dinesh Prasad Saklani said. The comments assume significance in the wake of a high-level panel working on the social science curriculum recommending that “India” should be replaced with “Bharat” in school textbooks for all classes. The NCERT chief said both the words will be used in the books and the council has no aversion to either ‘Bharat’or ‘India’ “It is interchangeable....our position is what our Constitution says and we uphold that. We can use Bharat, we can use India, what is the problem? We are not in that debate. Wherever it suits we will use India, wherever it suits we will use Bharat. We have no aversion to either India or Bharat,” he said. >> See pg 9 KNOWLEDGE TO GO PLACES. • Emphasis on emotional, ethical, and intellectual growth of students Artistes unite for KA, seek white paper on repairs DEMAND GAUDE’S RESIGNATION IF STRUCTURE NOT RESTORED IN 15 DAYS THE GOAN I NETWORK PANAJI As the condition of Kala Academy remains unchanged, a group of angry artistes have united to demand a white paper and the resignation of Art & Culture Minister Govind Gaude if the iconic structure is not restored within 15 days. “The government should submit a white paper giving details of the repairs conducted at the Kala Academy till date, along with all updates,” the artistes said during their discussion in Panaji on Monday. They also demanded that Gaude step down from his position of the Academy if it is not restored within the given time. The artistes also resolved to meet Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Cultural Minister Govind Gaude expressing their grievances and seeking immediate restoration of the structure. Gaude has remained silent on the artists’ demand, although government sources stated they are taking the matter seriously. The artists have called on their fraternity from various talukas to visit the Kala Academy and support those involved in the legal battle to save Kala Academy. Around mid-May, amidst heavy pre-monsoon showers, the Dinanath Mangeshkar auditorium began to leak during a performance of the Konkani tiatr ‘Girgirem’. 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