Panaji. Dated: August 17, 2018 …. On the instructions of Chief Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar, Chief Secretary,  Dharmendra Sharma,  DGP, Dr. Muktesh Chander, Pr. Secretary to Chief Minister accompanied by Traffic Police and PWD officials visited both sides of Agacaim and Cortalim junctions regarding the traffic bottlenecks.

PWD has been directed to make a slipway from Cortalim junction for traffic moving towards Margao to ease flow of traffic. Work is being taken up immediately. Pot hole filling that’s being hampered by incessant rains is being taken up on continuous basis with deployment of additional manpower.

Traffic police have been directed to deploy additional manpower to ensure lane driving and regulate smooth movement of traffic. 2 platoons of IRBn have been deployed. Police have issued detailed instructions to field formations for continuous monitoring of traffic situation.

Traffic has since been moving smoothly along the highway.

Panaji: August 16, 2018  …  The ICAR-Indian Council of Agricultural Research- Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute at Old Goa threw open its doors of its Agro-eco tourism unit to the public, today.  This unit was inaugurated by the Director General, ICAR, New Delhi earlier in July.

The Chief Guest for the function was Shri. Deepak Narvekar, Senior Manager (Public Relations and Marketing), Goa Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. (GTDC).

The Director ICAR-CCARI, Old Goa, Dr. E.B. Chakurkar while welcoming the gathering expressed how the Mission and mandate of ICAR also included Agro-eco tourism, “Farmers form the backbone of India and if we want to ensure that the income of farmers doubles, we can’t only rely on increasing production and prices. The farmers should look at the potential in value addition and presentation of products. We must co-relate and link agriculture and tourism. “We will help disseminate knowledge in Agro-eco tourism to farmers, academician and the youth of Goa,” he added.

Dr. G. R. Mahajan, Scientist compered the program while Dr. V. Arunachalam, Principal Scientist proposed vote of thanks.

Panaji, August  16, 2018 … State Council of Educational Research and Training, Alto – Porvorim will be conducting State Level National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) 2018 – 19 for the students of Std X and State Level National Means Cum Merit Scholarship Scheme Examination (NMMSSE) 2018-19 for students of Std VIII.

            Interested may contact, office of State Council of Educational Research and Training, Porvorim Goa.

Panaji, August  16, 2018 … South Goa, District Magistrate has directed to refrain to capture images of the restricted airbase area to avoid any untoward incident leading to the overall security of the airbase.

Aerodrome Committee had informed to the District Magistrate that videography  and photography is carried out by the general public by climbing on the water pipeline running adjacent to the boundary wall of the airfield area and further uploading the same on the social media which is a serious concern as it is detrimental to the overall safety and security of the airbase.

Bahrain:16th August 2018 ::: The Young Goans Club , Ladies Wing organised the Summer Camp from 15^th July to 1^st August at the YGC premises in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain .

‘’It was a great pleasure to hold YGC Ladies Wing Summer Camp activities for our kids. The kids learnt our Goan tradition by basic konkani language speaking and traditional cooking classes. We wish them all happy holidays and a successful academic year ahead said Maria Pereira, Ladies Wing Co-ordinator , Young Goans Club.’’

‘Milushka Faria, Ladies Wing  Member, Young Goans Club ’stated ”’ I am extremely proud to be a part of Summer Camp Children participated and explored their creativity and Learnt Basic Music, Dance, Art, Paper Quilling, Craft, Stitching, Konkani speaking,  Goan traditional cooking and  Etiquette/social behaviour.

Besides games ,sports and a fun day outing. The children had a unique opportunity to spend their vacation in a relaxed and enriching manner.’

Maverly D’Costa, one of the participant at the Summer Camp shared her experience‘’ I did enjoy all the classes The best class was paper quilling and stitching. It was a good time with my friends and volunteers. Father Darel speech was very nice .I even liked playing and enjoyed my last day outdoor and made new friends in the Summer Camp. ‘’

Gwen Fernandes, another summer camp Participant expressed  her gratitude ” It was really fantastic and beautiful memories of the Young Goans Summer Camp, My favorite activities were  painting craft and cooking. I also learnt craft, cooking and more activities. The last day was my best day I enjoyed in Marina Mall Children Games section. I give thanks to our Volunteers Lina, Sofia, Lita, Hazina and a special thanks for Maria and Milushka for organizing the summer camp’’ 

Fr. Darel Fernandes, assistant parish priest of Sacred Heart Church, was present for the concluding ceremony and presented certificates to participants and volunteers. 

Panaji, August 16, 2018 … Governor, Dr (Smt) Mridula Sinha has extended her greetings and best wishes to the Parsi community in Goa on the auspicious occasion of the Parsi New Year, August 17, 2018.

 In her message the Governor said, Navroz or the Parsi New Year of the Parsi community in India is one of the prominent festivals for the folks following Zoroastrian faith and is celebrated with much fanfare. The day is also believed to be one of remittance for the community from evil deeds and thoughts and of atonement for the sins of the past year.

The Parsi community in India has contributed significantly to India’s social, economic, cultural and intellectual fields. By their disciplined, peace-loving and enterprising nature, they have earned a pride place in the national mainstream. I am sure that my Parsi brothers and sisters will continue to contribute a major share in taking the nation to greater peace prosperity and glory, she added.

Panaji, August  16, 2018 …. The Directorate of Social Welfare has brought out the highlights of revised Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme for the benefits of public.

The list of model projects under revised Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme implemented w.e.f. April 1, 2018 has  been reduced as pre – schools and early intervention and training and special schools for persons with disabilities for mental retardation, hearing and speech impaired and visual challenged. Cerebral Palsied Children, Rehabilitation of Leprosy Cured Person, Half way Home for Psycho-Social Rehabilitation of Treated and Controlled Mentally ill persons, Home-Based Rehabilitation and Home Management, Community Based Rehabilitation Programme, Low Vision Centres and Human Resource Development.

 The eligible Project Implementing Agencies (NGOs), after their project is approved by the competent authority will be entitled for 90% of amount calculated based on the cost norms as prescribed under this revised scheme.

The organization has to apply for Grant – in – aid on the online portal of the Ministry (e-Anudaan) and forward the complete proposal to District Social Welfare Officer. Upon inspection and submission of online inspection report, the District Social Welfare Officer would forward the proposal to respective State Government / UT administration and to Government of India. If the State Government / UT administration does not decide on the proposal within 60 days, Government of India can decide on the proposal on the basis of inspection report submitted by the inspecting officer for NGOs receiving Grant – in – Aid under the Schemes.

Panaji August 16, 2018 …… Minister for Tourism and Sports Shri Manohar Azgaonkar inaugurated the Pernem Bus stand and Market Complex in the distinguished presence of GSIDC Chairman Shri Deepak Pauskar and Shri Dayanad Sopte ,MLA on the occasion of Independence Day  celebration at a function held at Pernem yesterday.

Speaking on the occasion ,Shri Azgaonkar said that people of  Pernem was  in need of a bus stand as all the buses used to halt along the roadside, which resulted in traffic congestion .Now a full fledge bus stand is finally opened for public. Azgaonkar appealed to the people to maintain cleanliness at the bus stand. He also requested the Directorate of transport to make compulsory to all the buses including private and KTC to ply from the new bus stand.

Shri Deepak Pauskar, MLA in his address  informed that the new bus stand have 10 alighting and departing bays, six waiting bays and two bays for repairing. The bus stand is designed with a single entry point and single exit point for buses. It has a provision for shops, cafeteria and office of assistant director of transport, Settlements and Land Records department and Town and Country Planning Department .It also includes shops and basement for parking for four wheelers and taxis. Also taxi stand has been provided separately for pilots, rickshaw and four wheelers.

Shri Dayanad Sopte, MLA, Mandrem and Shri Nikhil Desai, Director, Directorate of transport also spoke on the occasion.

 Also present on the occasion were Ms Shradha Mashelkar ,Chairpesron Pernem Municipal Council , Shri Prashant Gadekar , Deputy Chairperson, Shri Vasudev Deshprabhu, Ex chairperson PMC, Shri Parsuram Kotkar , former MLA Pernem, Shri Tukaram Harmalkar,ZP member of Dhargal , Shri Derrick Pereira , Managing director ,Kadamba Transport Corporation  Shri Ramesh Sawal, ZP member of Torsem and other panch members.

Shri Raju Bondre compered the function while Shri Sushant Mandrekar proposed the vote of thanks.