THURSDAY, 27 AUGUST 2026

Classes for Std IX students must be kept on hold

Personally, I feel the starting of physical attendance for Class IX students is totally unnecessary and this decision should be immediately kept on hold. The only reason I can see the Principal's Forum supporting it is to get 100% board results next year, which has always been their criteria.

I would like to draw everyone's attention to the mention of "Strictly Following SOPs", and the Institutes/Schools requesting a "Letter of Consent" from the parents. 

If such is the case I am sure all will agree that the parents too can request a "Letter from the institute of Compliance with SOPs with physical evidence" as well as from all concerned departments. 

We need to be sure that all government departments too are following "SOPs" diligently with physical record keeping made available to all visiting their offices.

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Concretisation in name of development is deceiving

S RAGHU KUMAR, Dona Paula
Published Jan 10, 2021, 12:26 AM IST
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Goa is a tiny state. It is also a verdant state. The relatively low density of population provides ample individual space. This is the way Goans have always loved it, this is the reason that tourists like Goa and why many from other states have settled here. This is what Goans and naturalized Goans are fighting for. However, for many politicians, as well as people from other urbanized states, the status quo is not a priority. In the name of progress, they would prefer more…

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