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The Directorate of Education has directed all schools in Goa to ensure a 500-metre radius around their campuses is maintained as a Drug-Free Zone, following recommendations from the Narcotics Control Bureau. School heads have been asked to ensure immediate compliance. • Mapusa JMFC Court has extended the police custody of Tarak Arolkar by two days. He was arrested by the Crime Branch in connection with an alleged Rs 40 lakh property fraud case. • Canacona Police have registered a case against one person from Canacona, for allegedly stabbing the complainant in the chest and assaulted his wife on the wrist with a knife at Palolem on August 25. The accused allegedly also abused and threatened the couple and their son. • When questioned about the opposition to the Anti-Conversion Bill, CM Sawant said 'Let the Bill be introduced in the Assembly first. The Cabinet has approved it. Let us discuss it in the Assembly'. The Directorate of Education has directed all schools in Goa to ensure a 500-metre radius around their campuses is maintained as a Drug-Free Zone, following recommendations from the Narcotics Control Bureau. School heads have been asked to ensure immediate compliance. • Mapusa JMFC Court has extended the police custody of Tarak Arolkar by two days. He was arrested by the Crime Branch in connection with an alleged Rs 40 lakh property fraud case. • Canacona Police have registered a case against one person from Canacona, for allegedly stabbing the complainant in the chest and assaulted his wife on the wrist with a knife at Palolem on August 25. The accused allegedly also abused and threatened the couple and their son. • When questioned about the opposition to the Anti-Conversion Bill, CM Sawant said 'Let the Bill be introduced in the Assembly first. The Cabinet has approved it. Let us discuss it in the Assembly'.

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CM Flags Poor Sports Awareness Among Students; Questions Teachers’ Role

CM Sawant has expressed concern over students having little or no knowledge about the 37th National Games, which were held in Goa in 2023

27th Aug 2026 • 2 hours ago • 58 views

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has expressed concern over students having little or no knowledge about the 37th National Games, which were held in Goa in 2023.

Sawant said it was the responsibility of teachers to make the younger generation aware of such important sporting events and inspire them to take a greater interest in sports.
Expressing concern over youngsters increasingly moving away from sporting activities, the Chief Minister stressed the need for schools and teachers to play a more active role in promoting sports awareness among students.

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