Panaji, September 06, 2018 …. Sowing as well as transplanting of Kharif Paddy crop has been completed. The crop stand is quite healthy and no outbreak of pests/disease has been reported or observed during pest surveillance inspection.

Total seventeen students were deputed against reserved seats at Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra for higher education in Agriculture Field.

The students are divided as B. Sc (Agriculture) – 11 Students, B.Sc (Horticulture) – 4 Students, B. Sc (Agri. Engineering) – 2 Students.

 Worskhop on “Application of Remote sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS) in Agriculture Development” was organized by institute of Extension Education, Anand Agriculture University, Gujarat, wherein 03 Officials attended.

Panaji, September 06, 2018 … The statement of market price of important essential commodities  in Panaji Centre as intimated by the Registrar of Co-operative societies for the week ending August 31, 2018 is as follows.

The arrival and prices of rice were steady in all markets during the week, except that of parboiled rice local in all the markets and raw rice common at Margao, the arrival of which was not noticed during the week.

The arrival of pulses were steady in all the markets during the week under review.

Prices of moongdal and uraddal remained steady in all the markets during the week. Turdal Barshi and gram Kabuli big at Panaji decreased by Rs. 100/- to Rs. 200/- and Rs.500/- per quintal respectively, but were steady in other markets. Gramdal at Margao increased by Rs. 100/- to Rs. 200/- per quintal, but was steady in other markets. Masoordal at Panaji increased by Rs. 200/- to Rs. 500/- per quintal, the same at Margao decreased by Rs. 300/-, but was steady at Mapusa market. Moong at Margao decreased by Rs. 300/- to Rs. 500 per quintal, but was steady in other markets. Peasdry at Mapusa increased by Rs. 500/- per quintal, but was steady in other markets.

The arrival of edible oil, gur fine and sugar S-30 remained steady in all the markets during the week, except that of coconut oil at Mapusa market, the arrival of which was noticed during the week under review.

Prices of sunflower oil and coconut oil remained steady in all the markets during the week. Gur fine Margao decreased by Rs. 100/- to Rs. 200/- per quintal, but was steady in other markets. Sugar S-30 at Mapusa decreased by Rs. 50/- per quintal, but was steady in other markets.

The arrival and prices of vegetables remained steady in all the markets during the week under review.

The arrival and prices of coconuts were steady in all the market during the week, except that of coconuts of 120 bharti at Mapusa market, the arrival of which was not noticed during the week under review.

The arrival and prices of betelnuts at Ponda, Sanguelim and Curchorem market sub-yards remained steady during the week, except that of betelnuts new and safed Khoka new at above market sub-yards, the arrival which was not noticed during the week.

 In the above market sub-yards, the prices of betelnut old and Safed Khoka old were traded at Rs. 2250/- and 2100/- per 10kgs respectively in the respective market sub – yards.

Panaji::: September 05, 2018  … Chief Secretary Shri. Dharmendra Sharma, IAS will felicitate nine teachers  with the prestigious ‘Goa State Teacher’s Award’ on the occasion of Teachers Day today in Kala Academy, Campal at 10 a.m. Secretary for Education Smt. Nila Mohanan IAS will be also present on the occasion.  

The teachers who will be felicitated are: Primary School Category: Shri. Sambhaji Vishnu Raut, teacher at Govt. Primary School, Mestawada Bethoda Ponda. In Secondary School Category 1. Shri. Subhash Vithu Sawant, Sateri Vidhya Mandir, Ibrahmpur, 2. Shri. Gajanan Raghoba Shetye, Shri. Shantadurga High School, Bicholim, 3. Smt. Shweta Suhas Prabhu Dessai, Mahila and Nutan High School, Madgao and 4. Ms. Wilma Maria Pereira, Deepvihar High School, Headland Sada.

In the Headmaster’s Category 1. Shri. Devidas Kudav, Vice Principal, District Institute of Education and Training, 2. Shri. Girish M. Tendulkar, Headmaster, Gananath English High School, Nirankal Ponda.

          In Tr. Grade 1 category: 1. Ms. Cora Do Cormo Coelho, Loyola Higher Secondary School, Margao. In Principal Category: 1. Shri. Ramdas Vassudeo Kelkar, Sapteshwar Institute of Higher Education, Mandrem Pernem.

Panaji: September 05, 2018 … Convinced of the enduring powers of Ayurveda, International Tourist travels to India  to avail  ayurvedic treatments said Minister for Health Shri Vishwajit Rane. He was speaking after inaugurating  a 5 days Free Mega Ayurvedic Neuro Therapy Medical camp organized by Matrubhumi Seva Pratishthan Goa, by Dr. Manoj Sharma Ayurvedic Neuro Hospital and Research Centre, Sant Sohirobanath Ambiye Government College of Arts and Commerce, Pernem, Deen Dayal Seva Pratisthan, Bicholim, Harmal Panchkroshi Shikshan Mandal, Lokmanya Ganeshotsav vishbvasth Mandal, Pernem,Department of Horticulture , Directorate of  Health and Services Goa (AYUSH Department) and Sandu Pharmaceuticals Ltd at Ravindra Bhavan Sankalim recently.

Shri Rane further said that Ayurveda can treat some disease which even Allopathy can’t cure .He urged the people to take full benefit of the treatment available at the camp. He also appreciated the efforts of Ayush Minister Shri Shripad Naik to set up National Institute of Ayurveda and Naturopathy at Dhargal along with two Ayurvedic and Naturopathy Hospitals, one each in Sakhalim and other in Margao.

Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly, Dr. Pramod Sawant who was also present for the function said that health of an individual is as much important as the wealth to live a healthy, peaceful and prosperous life He also informed that foundation stone for Ayush centre at Velguem  will soon be laid in next two to three months which will benefit the people from Bicholim and Sattari taluka to take Ayurvedic treatment .He further appealed to the people to attend the camp for all 5 days which will certainly help them to cure from the ailments they are facing  .

Smt. Ankita Navelkar, President Zilla Parishad, North Goa, Shri Dharmesh Saglani, Chairperson of Sankhalim Municipal Council, Shri Valabh Salkar , Chairman Deen Dayal Seva Pratisthan, Shri Suraj Naik, General Secretary of Matrubhumi Seva Pratishthan Goa, Dr.Datta Bhatt, Deputy Director, Ayush Cell  ,Shri Umesh Sandu, Director, Sandu Pharmaceuticals Ltd were present along with others on the occasion.

Smt. Swati Mainkar compered the function while Dr Sandeep Sawant proposed the vote of thanks.

Panaji, September 4, 2018 … The Governor of Goa Dr (Smt) Mridula Sinha has extended her warm greetings and best wishes to the entire teaching fraternity of Goa on the occasion of Teacher’s Day on 5^th September, 2018.

The Governor in her message has said 5^th September is celebrated as Teachers Day as a mark of tribute to the contribution made by all the teachers to our society, through sheer hard work and dedication. 5^th September is also the birth anniversary of a great teacher Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, who was a staunch believer of value based education, and was well – known diplomat, scholar, the President of India and above all, a teacher. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, who was one of his closest friend had once quoted about Dr. Radhakrishnan : “he has served his country in many capacities. But above all, he is a great teacher from whom all of us have learnt much and will continue to learn. It is India’s peculiar privilege to have a great philosopher, a great educationist and a great humanist as President. That itself shows the kind of men we honour and respect”.

 The Governor further said Teacher or a Guru plays the most important role in our lives. It is one of the greatest services known to mankind and a noblest profession, as enlightening others through your own knowledge and skills is a supreme contribution to the society like no other. We encounter different teachers / gurus in our life time. Starting from a mother, who is the first ever teacher in one’s life who not only brings us to this world but also makes us capable of facing the life and the challenges it throws towards us. Followed by the school and Colleges teachers who mould us and make us proficient enough to take up careers in life and make a better living. Hence Teachers Day is a great occasion for celebrating and enjoying the relationship between teachers and students and should be considered as a thanks giving day from children to their mothers and from students to their teachers. The role of teachers in the making of a nation is most important and significant; therefore it is necessary that we pay our utmost respect and gratitude to them.

The Governor has appealed to all the teachers in Goa to re-dedicate themselves to their profession and discharge their duties with renewed sense of responsibility, sincerity and vision.

Panaji::: Sept 4, 2018 … Minister for Tourism Shri Manohar Azgaonkaar commissioned power Transformers at Murdi Devsu, Korgao and at Manaswada Dhargal recently.

Shri Ranganath Kalsavkar, Sarpanch of Devsu Panchayat, Smt. Pramila Desai, Smt. Swati Gawandi, Shri Uday Palyekar, Shri Abdul Naik Panch members and Shri PA William, Assistant Engineer were present on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion Shri Azgaonkar said that with the commissioning of power transformer people from Devsu will get uninterrupted power supply. He further urged people to extend co-operation and support to carry out developmental works in their respective villages.

Similarly Minister for Tourism also laid the foundation stone for protection wall at at Bhutwadi Virnoda.

Panaji: 02/09/2018 …The coaching clinic recently conducted by Coach Marc Pulles, NBA Senior Manager (Basketball Operations) was well attended by over 30 players and 20 coaches from Gujarat, Maharashtra and Goa. The workshop focused decision making and building of team coordination with a lot of 1 on 1 and 2 on 1 combination transitions. Coach Marc made the players and coaches realize that basketball is not just question of dribbling, but thinking, planning and making reasonable decisions along with a lot of math that the players and coaches need to consider.

The clinic ended with a question answer moment where Coach Marc won the hearts of all with his frank and direct explanation of Basketball basic concepts.

Panaji, September 01, 2018 …. As technology is changing at a very fast pace it is a time to be a Master of the trades. You are at a stage of life where attraction and distraction are part of your curriculum. However, it is also a time to cast your spell and choose a niche,” stated Minister for Information and Technology (IT) Shri. Rohan Khaunte while speaking at the inaugural function of Information and Technology Engineering Student’s Association (INTENSA) at the Department of IT, Goa Engineering College(GEC), Farmagudi recently.

The principal of GEC Dr. V.N. Shet, Faculty Advisor of INTENSA Prof. Ganesh Manerkar, HoD of IT Dr. Nilesh FalDessai, Keynote speaker Shri. Siddhesh Kurade, INTENSA Chairman Shri. Pritam Bambolkar and Secretary Shri. Joshua Gracious were present among others.

While further addressing the students Shri. Khaunte stressed the importance of leadership qualities. “The leadership qualities have to be boiled down to an output which needs to be acknowledged. Believe in walking the talk. We live in a digital era where the biggest challenge for the Government is to groom an individual to become an entrepreneur and to bridge the gap between academia and industry. Opportunities are huge. Today we are in a phase where-in we can adapt to the latest technology such as GIS, Blockchain, Data Analytics and Robotics. We have a vast talent pool and only need to build a sustainable ecosystem to utilize it,” the Minister said.

“Our state can make a niche for itself in Start-ups. The Government is very ambitious and aims to be among Asia’s best 25 countries in start-ups. Caliber has no limitation and hence, a Start-up or a newly pitched idea has a long way to go,” Shri. Khaunte further said.   

“We are currently transiting from Mining to IT which is also transiting our economic model. We can transform through Tourism and Technology, where Government is a facilitator of schemes and aids while you must know how to utilize these facilities to frame a right model,” Khaunte advised the students.

Earlier the dignitaries lighted the traditional lamp. Shri. Faldessai welcomed the gathering while Shri. Gracias read the annual report. Shri. Kurade also spoke on the occasion. The Minister later presented the council badges to Shri. Pritam Bambolkar (President), Shri. Joshua Gracious (Secretary), Ms. Nishi Saglani (Treasurer), Ms. Aswini Bhat (Auditor), Ms. Saviti(Public Relations), Ms. Akshaya Sudhakar (Cultural Secretary), Ms. Rakshnda Bandodkar (Jt. Cultural Secretary), Shri. Saurabh Kunkolienkar (Technical Executive), Ms. Dhanashree Wadekar (Jt. Technical Executive) and other INTENSA council members. He also presented with certificates of appreciation to the outgoing members. Shri. Bambolkar read the oath for the council.

Ms. Minal and Ms. Dilora compered the function while Shri. Manerkar proposed the vote of thanks. A guest lecture by Persistent Systems Ltd.’s Shri. Siddhesh Kurade was also organised for the students on this occasion. The function was attended by faculty and students of GEC in large numbers.