Panaji 25th June 2019 ::: A Workshop for Fresh Umpires of Goa Cricket Association will be held on Sunday, 30th June 2019 at GCA Conference Hall, Porvorim at 9.00 a.m. The Seminar will be conducted full day.
It is mandatory for all the fresh Umpires who wants to appear for the GCA Umpiring exam.
Kindly contact GCA office to register your names.
Panaji, June 24, 2019 …The public hearing for finalization of the draft Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) prepared by the National Centre of Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM), Chennai, for the State of Goa in terms of CRZ Notification 2011 will be held at Taleigao Community Hall, Taleigao on July 7, 2019.
The hearing will commence from 10.00 a.m and will conclude by 7.00 p.m on the same day. In case the speakers are less, the hearing will conclude as soon as the last speaker has spoken and will not continue thereafter.
There will be two Registers, the first Register, the participant will register their attendance and in second Register the participant who intends to express their views and speak will register their names separately upto 11.00 a.m on the day of hearing. Only participants who register before 11.00 a.m for speaking will be permitted to speak. The participants who wish to express their views shall be given a fixed time slot of maximum 10 minutes only. No persons will be allowed in the hall without valid ID proof.
The participants will restrict their suggestions/objections strictly to the CZMP in question and will refrain from long speeches, as to opportunity to maximum participants to express themselves. Further, the suggestions/objections already raised by the previous speaker will be avoided.
Panaji, June 23, 2019 ..Directorate of Health Services in association with Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs and Directorate of Education organised the State Level function on the occasion of ‘International Day for Yoga’ at Taliegao Community Hall, Taliegao today. Minister for Health Shri. Vishwajeet Rane, Secretary for Health Shri. J. Ashok Kumar IAS, Secretary for Sports and Youth Affairs Smt. Anjali Sehrawat IAS, Directors and senior officials of various Departments along with 280 students from 6 schools performed Yogasanas under the guidance of Trained Yog Gurus.
While addressing the gathering the Minister congratulated Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi for popularizing the Yoga Movement in the entire country. “Yog means union of our body and mind. It puts forth a holistic approach to life. It ensures our personal and social well-being. Hence, we must practice it regularly,” he said.
“Yoga is getting famous globally. However, it is observed in the state a few cannot practice it due to space constraint. The Government will try to overcome this aspect by providing public premises to practice Yoga so that each one would practice and preach it with seriousness and devotedly,” the Minister informed. He further urged the younger generation to practice Yoga every day for a bright future.
Earlier, the program began with lighting the lamp. Smt. Sehrawat, IAS gave the welcome address while Shri. J. Ashok Kumar IAS also spoke on the occasion. After the practical session, Dr. Suraj Kanekar, Yog Guru- Goa State Yoga Academy delivered a talk on the importance of Yoga in our day-to-day life. Later, Students of Gomantak Ayurvedic College, Shiroda performed a dance under the guidance of Dr. Joy Pereira.
Shri. Mahale compered the function while Dr. Mahesh Verlekar proposed the vote of thanks.
Panaji, June 22, 2019 … Four days Yoga training programme was organized by Goa Legislative Assembly. The training programme was conducted by the Ambika Yog Kutir, renowned Yoga Institution of Mumbai. The training programme was headed by Dr. Sanjay Bhaviskar and his team.
The training programme was attended by the Officers and Staff of the Goa Legislature Secretariat in large number. The Speaker Shri Rajesh Patnekar also participated in the training programme.
Speaking on the occasion Speaker Shri Rajesh Patnekar requested all members and staff to practice yoga on regular basis in order to keep themselves healthy, mentally and physically. The Practice of Yoga also helps to keep away various diseases and increases the life span, he added.
Panaji. June 21, 2019 … Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant inaugurated the upgraded Government Primary School building and Rural Medical Dispensary building at Velguem in Bicholim taluka recently.
Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation (GSIDC) is regularly taking up the repairs and maintenance of the schools from time to time, in order to provide basic infrastructures to the students even in the rural areas. This would not only help to upgrade the existing infrastructure facilities of the schools but also to improve the quality of education and thus the life of the rural population, Velguem is the good example.
Speaking on the occasion the Chief Minister said, the Government is taking necessary steps to make Government schools of top class, by providing all facilities for the students. He said the upgraded building having requisite facilities to cater to the basic necessities will help the students community to excel in their studies.
Others present on the occasion were Dr. Sanjeev Dalvi, Director of Health Services, Shri Sandeep Chodnekar, General Manager, GSDIC, Shri Durgadas Naik, Sarpach, Shri Subhash Fondekar, Surla Sarpanch, Dt. Saroj Dessai, Smt. Samanta Kamat, Deputy Sarpach and others.
Smt. Unnati Sahastrabudhy welcomed the guests and Shri Vasu Gaonkar compered the functio
Panaji, June 20, 2019 … The Governor, Smt Mridula Sinha has solicited the cooperation to build a new Bharat and a healthy and prosperous India, from the 71 RR 2018 Batch of IPS (Indian Police Service) Probationers who called upon the Governor at Raj Bhavan, in Dona Paula, today.
The IPS Probationers from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy, Hyderabad, led by Deputy Superintendent of Police, O.V. K. Shastry are on a Bharat Darshan and paid a visit to the Governor.
Smt Mridula while addressing the IPS Probationers said that the police service is social service too. She said that with increasing challenges in society, the role and responsibilities of police personnel has increased.
The Governor asked the probationers to be constantly on alert. Don’t be emotional she advised but try and see every person from a human perspective. She said that crimes against women are a concern and steps have to be taken to stop such crimes.
The Governor further told the IPS Probationers to convince people that they are with them by their actions and not just words. “Learn each day, learn continuously, be open to learning,” she said.
The Governor also spoke of the importance of time management.
Panaji June 19, 2019 ….Goa Science Centre, Miramar in association with World of Yoga will be celebrating International Yoga Day by organizing a Yoga session on June 21, 2019 from 8.30am. to 9.30 am in the Centre for staff and general public.
The poster exhibition on ‘Asanas’ will be inaugurated by Minister for Health, Shri Vishwajit Rane, Govt. of Goa on the same day at 10.30 am. Smt Nila Mohanan, Secretary (Education), will be the guest of honor.
After the inauguration the lecture on Stress Management through Yoga will be organized for the students and general public. Prior registration required for yoga session. For further information and registration contact Goa Science Centre, Miramar, Phone: 0832-2463426 and email: gscp.education@gmail.com.
Panaji June 17, 2019 ….Home Department has arranged transport arrangement for the freedom fighters on Goa Revolution Day function at Azad Maidan, Panaji and Aguad Fort.
Kadamba Bus bearing No. GA-03-X-0283 with driver Shri Domnic D’Souza will be parked near ‘Hutatma Chowk’, Mapusa to collect the freedom fighters at 7.45 a.m on June 18, 2019 and will proceed to Panaji to attend the state level function at Azad Maidan at 8.45 a.m.
After the function at Azad Maidan, Panaji the buses bearing number GA-03-X-0283 and GA-03-X-0551 parked near ferry wharf, Panaji will proceed to Aguada Fort. Soon after the function at Aguada Fort, both the buses will then return to Azad Bhavan at Porvorim for get together of the freedom Fighters.
Panaji June 17, 2019… The State of Goa is set to celebrate Goa Revolution Day on June 18, 2019 to commemorate the date when freedom fighter Ram Manohar Lohia gave clarion call to the people of Goa to fight against the colonial rule of Portuguese in 1946.
To mark the day, State Government has organised a solemn function at Azad Maidan, Panaji at 8.45 am. Governor Dr. (Smt) Mridula Sinha will pay tributes to the memory of freedom fighters by placing the floral tributes at the Martyr`s Memorial followed by Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, Speaker Goa Legislative Assembly, Shri. Rajesh Patnekar, Council of Ministers, Leader of Opposition and Freedom Fighters.
The event will be followed by formal programme at Azad Maidan wherein Governor Dr (Smt) Mridula Sinha, Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, President of Goa Daman Diu Freedom Fighters Association Shri. Chandrakant Pednekar and President of Freedom Fighters Association of Goa Shri. Pandurang Kuncolienkar will address the public on the occasion.
Patriotic songs will be sung by Choir group of Bal Bhavan.
Similarly State Government has Organised a programme at Lohia Maidan, Margao at 9 am and at Kranti Maidan, Ponda on the same day to pay tribute to Martrys of Goa`s freedom struggle.
Deputy Chief Minister Shri. Vijay Sardesai will pay floral tributes at Lohia Maidan, Margao, while Minister for Art and Culture Shri. Govind Gaude will pay tributes to Martyr`s at Kranti Maidan, Ponda.
Panaji June 16, 2019… Polytechnic Panaji towards community development will short term course for 3 to 6 months in technical and non-technical fields that generate employments for the community. The scheme is sponsored by Directorate General of Training and the courses are offered free of cost.
It is informed that a Beautician Course is planned for 6 months which will start by June 20, 2019. Application forms are available in community office of Government Polytechnic Panaji. Last day of filling of the application forms is June 19, 2019.
