log on to thegoan.net @thegoanonline MONDAY APRIL 14, 2025 Facebook.com/thegoan 12 pages PRICE ` 10 The Goan E-Paper (Playstore/IOS) PANAJI MARGAO GOA VOLUME X, NO. 296 Instagram.com/thegoanonline RNI: GOAENG/2015/65729 Goa education system set for major revamp with new Act TO OVERHAUL SCHOOLING FRAMEWORK IN LINE WITH NEP THE GOAN I NETWORK PANAJI After over 40 years, Goa’s school education is set for significant overhaul, as the State is set to have a new Goa School Education Act and Rules 2025 paving the way for smoother transition in lines with National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The new Act may come into force from Academic Year 2026-27 onwards. A special Task Force constituted to draft the new Act has submitted ‘The Proposed School Education Act and Rules 2025’ to the Directorate of Education, which suggests key changes to facilitate the transition from the existing system to the new system as proposed in NEP. Schools in Goa are currently governed under the Goa, Daman and Diu School Education Act 1984 and the Goa Daman and Diu School Edu- THE PROPOSED NEW EDUCATION FORMULA „„The new Act intends to redraw the schooling system on par with NEP on a 5+3+3+4 formula instead of the current 10+2 model „„It also proposes to reduce emphasis on highstakes board exams at Class X and XII grade „„The new Act will also speak about commencement of Academic Year in April across all grades in future, scrapping of No Fail policy, etc „„The draft Act will be first placed before the government for approval „„It will then be kept open for public suggestions and comments „„Final Act & Rules to be notified taking stakeholders into confidence cation Rules 1986. Though the NEP has been implemented in the school education in phased manner, the new Act intends to redraw the schooling system on par with NEP on a 5+3+3+4 formula instead of the current 10+2 model. It also proposes to  reduce the emphasis on high-stakes board exams  at Class X and XII grade. The new Act will also speak about commencement of Academic Year in April across all grades in future, scrapping of No Fail policy, etc. Highly placed sources confirmed that the draft Act will be first placed before the government for approval, following which it will be kept open for public suggestions Get registered or get deported, US warns foreigners SETS 30-DAY DEADLINE, INCLUDES 14-YEAR-OLDS AND MINORS AGENCIES WASHINGTON While the United States has tightened its noose for immigrants, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has yet again issued a warning to all foreign nationals to register under the ‘Alien Registration Act’, which also requires even the 14-year-olds and minors to list themselves or face legal consequences. In a fresh reminder, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem reminded foreign nationals present in the US longer than 30 days or whenever entering the country to register under the Alien Registration Act. For those already residing in the country for over 30 days already, the deadline was April 11. For those who entered “on or after April 11, 2025, without registration evidence, register within 30 days of arrival.” “Failure to comply is a crime, punishable by fines, imprisonment, or both.” The law also requires those turning 14 in the United States to “re-register and submit WINDS OF CHANGE „„For those already residing in US for over 30 days, deadline was April 11 „„Those who entered on or after April 11 need to register within 30 days of arrival „„Those turning 14 to re-register, submit fingerprints „„Minors to register within 30 days fingerprints within 30 days of your 14th birthday, even if previously registered.” And for minors under the age of 14, the DHS has a message for their parents: “Register minors if they remain in the US for 30 days or longer.” In a statement, Kristi Noem said, “President Trump and I have a clear message for those in our country illegally: leave now. If you leave now, you may have the opportunity to return and enjoy our freedom and live the American dream.” and comments. “The final Act and Rules, thereunder, would be notified, taking the stakeholders into confidence. If everything goes well, the Act may come into force in 202627 academic term onwards,” sources said. Sources said that though NEP implementation has commenced in the State, the same needs to be incorporated in the Act and Rules have to >Continued on P6 Police move CBI for Red Notice on accused in `  00 cr scam 1 THE GOAN I NETWORK PANAJI Goa police have moved the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to open a Red Notice against Myron Rodrigues, the prime accused in the over Rs 100 crore share market scam, suspecting him to be abroad. In a press statement issued, PRO Rahul Gupta said that the main accused Myron is presently absconding and a blue notice was earlier published against him by the Interpol. “Now the Goa police have submitted a proposal to the CBI to open a Red Notice against the accused who is suspected to be abroad,” Gupta said. Earlier this week, Goa government issued an interim order to attach seven proper- ties belonging to absconding prime accused and his wife, Deepali Parab in Goa and Maharashtra. The order also froze Rs 44.46 lakh approx across bank accounts with all these properties to be transferred to the district administration in South Goa. The order is issued under Goa Protection of Investors and Depositors Act 2018. Myron and his wife Deepali – currently in judicial custody - are among several persons booked by the Economic Offenses Cell under Sections 406 (criminal breach of trust) and 420 (cheating) read with 34 (common intention) of the Indian Penal Code, as well as Sections 3 and 5 of the Goa Protection of Interests of Depositors (in Financial Establishments) Act, 1999. “Properties and bank accounts attached are suspected to be proceeds of crime, acquired through alleged investment scam,” Gupta said. He said that the attachment order is part of the government’s efforts to protect investors and depositors from fraudulent activities. The assets now placed under government control include 7 residential properties in Goa, Mumbai, Thane and Pune. In Goa, these include the Villa at Nuvem and an apartment in Cortalim. The couple’s second villa at Fatorda, Margao, is also under attachment. In Mumbai, two flats in Wadala have been seized, as well as two flats in Kalyan in Thane and Lavasa in Pune. On the 135th Birth Anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr. B.R. Ambedkar The nation is paying tribute to Babasaheb Modi government is realising Dr. Ambedkar’s vision of an inclusive Bharat OPPORTUNITY About 8.4 crore SC/ST students supported through scholarships worth over ₹44700+ crore ₹4.6+ lakh crore in loans to SC/ST beneficiaries through PM Mudra Yojana TRIBUTE Panchteerth developed to honour Babasaheb’s legacy through five sacred sites: Janam Bhoomi (Mhow, MP) Sikhsha Bhoomi (London) Deeksha Bhoomi (Nagpur) Mahaparinirvan Bhoomi (Delhi) Chaitya Bhoomi (Mumbai) DIGNITY About 1.5 crore pucca houses built for SC/ST beneficiaries under PM Awas Yojana 3.4 crore toilets built, ensuring sanitation and dignity 3+ crore households empowered with clean cooking gas through Ujjwala 3+ crore tap water connections under Jal Jeevan Mission Free health treatment under Ayushman Bharat up to ₹5 lakh annually Helpline 14566 to prevent atrocities against SC/STs AGENCIES OHIO A seven-month-old girl from Columbus, Ohio, lost her life following an attack by one of her family’s three pet pit bulls. The child’s mother, Mackenzie Copley, expressed her grief in a Facebook post, writing, “I will never understand why!!!” She also shared images of her daughter Elizah Turner, cuddling with the dogs. “I am so lost and broken. This was the same dog who was side by side with my baby every single day,” added the mother. Elizah’s father, Kameron Turner, also poured out his sorrow on social media, stating, “Life is so not fair. How can I continue living without her.” The Franklin County Coroner’s Office confirmed the identity of the 7-monthold girl. Columbus Police Sgt. James Fuqua said that Elizah was bitten by a family dog at a home located in the 3700 block of South Champion Avenue, according to a report. Fuqua described the incident as a heartbreaking and sudden tragedy, noting that the situation escalated very quickly and appeared to be accidental. “There are really not a lot of words I can say to convey how I feel and how the officers who arrived. Everyone in this process is grieving as if this child belonged to us because most of us are parents and can’t imagine just how this scene is,” Fuqua was quoted as saying. cbc 38101/13/0002/2526 Pit bull fatally mauls 7-month-old US girl All are cordially invited for Floral Tribute Date: 14 April 2025 | Time: 9:30 AM–12:30 PM Venue: Prerna Sthal, Parliament House Campus Entry via PLB Gate, Pandit Pant Marg