Margao:  June 03, 2018 … Minister for Labour and Employment, Shri Rohan Khaunte in presence of MLA, Sanvordem Constituency and Chairman, Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation, Shri Dipak Pauskar inaugurated a mega job fair organised by Office of the Commissioner, Labour and Employment, Regional Employment Exchange, Goa at Shristhal, Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal Hall, Tisk Sanvordem recentl.

Regional Employment Exchange, Panaji has been selected as Model Career Centre (MCC) under the Union Government new scheme, National Career Service (NCS). NCS is a new initiative that aims to bridge the gap between job seekers and job providers through a well designed structure that comprises an ICT based portal, a country wide setup of career centres, a multilingual call centre and network of career, councillors. NCS brings job seekers, employers, councillors, trainers and placement organisation together on one platform by offering convergence of information.

The objective of this fair is to increase employment opportunities for the job seekers and offer wide range of selection to the recruiters. The State has a large pool of registered job seekers with diverse skills and educational profile. This job fair will provide an excellent opportunity to participating companies to build brand image and procure potential employees as per their requirement in key skill areas.

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) – Goa, Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), ASSOCHAM, National Institute of Personal Management (NIPM) – Goa Chapter, Goa State Industries Association (GSIA), BNI and Goa Technology Association (GTA) also partnered the job fair.

Panaji, June 03, 2018 …. Union Minister of State for AYUSH(IC) Shri. Shripad Naik recently inaugurated the Compound Wall of Corlim Primary Health Centre (PHC), sponsored under the Member of Parliament –Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) in the presence of Deputy Director of Health Dr. Jose D’sa, Deputy Director of AYUSH Dr. Datta Bhat, Medical Officer In-charge of Corlim PHC Dr. Kedar Raikar, Ayurvedic Physician Dr. Supriya Dhond, and Sarpanch Shri. Shiva Naik.

          Speaking on the occasion the Minister lauded Dr. Raikar and his team for working hard towards improving the status of Corlim PHC. “The Government, he said, is bound to serve the public. However, without their support, no work can be completed in time.” Shri. Naik also expressed his wish to make a medicinal plant garden in the PHC area in order to utilize the land for the betterment of villagers.

          He further urged the people to participate in large numbers at the upcoming World Yoga Day and make it a grand success. “Health is wealth and we must treasure it. There is no substitute for Yoga when it comes to the benefits. It keeps one physically and mentally healthy and fresh,” the Minister said.

          The Minister later inspected the compound wall and area intended for medicinal plant garden. Earlier Dr. Raikar welcomed the gathering. Dr. Jose D’Sa and Shri. Shiva Naik also spoke on the occasion. Kum. Avita Parab compered the function Dr. Yogesh Desai proposed vote of thanks.

          The Minister later attended a meeting at Surashri Kesarbai Kerkar High School, Keri Ponda to review the progress made in the village under the Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana. Additional Collector-North Shri. Vikas S.N. Gaunekar, Director of GPARD Shri. Parag Nagarsekar, Deputy Collector of Ponda Shri. Navnath Naik, Former Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly Shri. Vishwas Satarkar, Sarpanch of Keri, Smt. Alisha Gaude, other panch members and villagers attended the meeting.

          A discussion about projects planned under the Adarsh Gram Yojana was discussed in the meeting. While addressing the grievances put by the villagers, Shri. Shripad Naik asked them to have a constructive and positive approach towards the Government. “The village falls under the Adarsh Gram Scheme, and therefore the pending work will be under taken on priority basis. To smoothen the work flow, we will request the Chief Secretary to grant the HoDs with powers to approve finance. This will help in speed up the monetary process. Also, regular scrutiny from senior Government officials will accelerate the pace of work,” the Minister stated.

          Shri. Gaunekar informed that the Gymnasium and a temple renovation planned under the scheme are on the verge of completion. He also opined that as the village is disconnected from cities like Ponda and Panaji, each department can depute a senior official to pay visits to this village, at least once in a month. “This will enable the department to keep a track of the work plans and its deadlines,” Shri. Gaunekar stated.  

          Sarpanch Smt. Gaude proposed vote of thanks.

Panaji, June 03, 2018 …  The Revenue Department, Secretariat Porvorim has set up emergency Control rooms as a preparedness measure to tackle any kind of unforeseen emergency occurring during the monsoon.

The general public may report any incident/calamity that may arise due to heavy rainfall in monsoon so as to enable the Government machinery to respond promptly on the following emergency control rooms.

24X7 Control Room in Secretariat 2419550, 2415583, Fax: 2419767, Collectorate of North Goa District, Panaji, Goa- 2225383, 2225083, Fax: 2427690 and toll free No. 1077.  Mamlatdar Bardez- 2262210, Fax: 2262233, Mamlatdar Pernem-2201223 Fax: 2201223. Mamlatdar Bicholim-2362237 Fax: 2363886, Mamlatdar Sattari-2374090 Fax: 2374243.

Collectorate of South Goa, Margao Goa -2794100, Fax: 2794402. Mamlatdar Margao, Goa -2794100 Fax: 2794402. Mamlatdar Mormugao -2513014 Fax: 2513014. Mamlatdar Sanguem- 2604232 Fax: 2604232. Mamlatdar Quepem- 2662228 Fax: 2662228. Mamlatdar Dharbandora -2614111                 Fax 2614063. Mamlatdar Canacona- 2643329 Fax: 2643329. Mamlatdar Ponda- 2312121 Fax: 2312121

The above control rooms will be functional on all days round the clock including Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays.

 Panaji:-June 03, 2018…. The Three day krishi Mahotsav being organized  by Directorate of Agriculture in collaboration with the Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) North was inaugurated by Shri Rajesh Patnekar, MLA at Sakhali recently.

speaking on the occasion Shri Rajesh Patnekar appealed to farmers to avail the benefits of various schemes being implemented by the State Government. He said Goa is blessed with natural resources and farmers should make utmost use of such resources in their farming business and earn remunerative returns.

Others present on the occasion were Shri Nelson Figuredo, Director of Agriculture, Shri Narahari Haldankar, Former Deputy Speaker, Shri Anand Kanekar, Councilor, Shri Rajesh Sawal, Shri Rajan Falkar, Sarpanch Kudne, Shri Vithoba  Ghadi, Vice Chairman  Ravindra Bhavan.

The Theme of the Mahotsav is to “Create sustainable livelihoods in Agriculture and Allied Sectors”. The farmers were informed about various developmental programmes of the department as well as latest technology in Agricultural Sector.

Earlier Shri Kishor Bhave welcomed, Shri Govind Parab compered and Smt. Poonam Mahale proposed the vote of thanks.

 Panaji: June 02,2018 … The Tourism Minister Shri Manohar  Azgaonkar  said that the Government is exploring possibility of employment generation in the state in private as well as public sector. He said once the work of  International Mopa Airport completes there would be ample opportunities of  employment   for  local youth..

Shri Azgaonkar was speaking at a Hearse Van handover function held at Pernem yesterday. The facility of hearse van is provided under MPLAD fund to cater to the need of local people.

Shri Azgaonkar further said that the Government under Department of Tourism  have  undertaken various developmental  works which comprises  of major  project  of beautification of road  entering from high way to Pernem Bazar. The project  includes the work of improvement of road, widening, illumination, walking   track   etc. He lauded the efforts taken  by Ayush Minister Shri Shripad Naik in providing  hearse  van   for the people of Pernem under MPLAD funds..

The Minister of State for AYUSH  ( Independent Charge) Shri Shripad Naik while speaking said that the facility of hearse van provided  to the Pernem   will help  the needy  and poor being a great relief to them in times of sorrow.

Shri Pandurang Parab, ZP Member, Shri Vikas Gaunekar Addl. Collector I North Goa,  Smt. Gautami Parmekar , CEO PMC, Shri Siddhesh Pednekar  Councillor and others attended the fun ction.

Shri.Prashant Gadekar Vice-Chairman welcomed the guests. Miss. Shraddha  Mashelkar, Chairperson  PMC proposed the vote thanks.

Thereafter in another function in the presence of Ayush Minister Shri Azgaonkar handover sanction letters to 39 beneficiaries of Laadli Laxmi Scheme.They  also visited at  Bandolwada Pernem to inspect the construction work of hall and crematorium constructed for Christian.

Panaji, June 01, 2018  …  The Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG), Department of Public Health Dentistry and Goa Dental College, Bambolim organized 2^nd Anti Tobacco Film Festival-Ad and Short Film Making Competition 2018. The Prize distribution ceremony of this competition was held at the Amphitheatre of ESG, recently on the occasion of ‘No Tobacco Day’.

Secretary for Health Shri. Ashok Kumar, IAS was the Chief Guest for the function. Vice Chairman of ESG Shri. Rajendra Talak, Dean of Goa Dental College, Bambolim Dr. Ida de Noronha de Athaide, Prof Dr. Amita Kenkre Kamat were present on the occasion.

The program began with distributing the participation certificates to the participants. Speaking on the occasion Shri. Ashok Kumar IAS appreciated the organizers and participants of the competition.  “Recent research has shown that such small advertisements and films have a far-reaching impact on the mind of a smoker. These ads and films make them realize the ill effects of smoking and make them alert. It is worth spending on such activities as it has a bigger impact on the society,” he opined. He urged the filmmakers to make innovative, creative and catchy films to attract more attention of people and spread awareness.

The competition which was held at State and Nation level got 42 entries in both Ad and Short Filmmaking. The jury team comprised of Deputy Director of Public Health Dr. Jose D’sa, Oncologist Dr. Shekhar Salkar, Lt. Col. Dr. Parag Prabhudessai, Shri. Dharmanand Vernekar and Shri. Sangram Singh Gaikwad- filmmakers and Shri. Sachin Chate, film critic.

The prize winners are as follows: Special Jury Award Category (Ad Film) ‘Editing Kills’ by Fish, Curry, Rice Productions and ‘Society’ by Shri. Hirnesh Adarkar. Special Jury Award Category (Short Film): Shri. Alton Boston Coutinho and ‘Mr. Pichik-the spitter’ by Shri. Rajesh Karekar.

Ad Film Making (State level): 1^st prize- ‘Tobacco kills all’ by Shri. Ramprasad Adpaikar and 2^nd prize- ‘Checkmate’ by Kum. Chaitra Sandesh Dessai. The winners were given a certificate and cash prize. There were no prizes awarded to Short Films at the state level.

 Ad Film Making (National level): 1^st prize- ‘Now, your home’ by Shri. Prasad Mahekar, 2^nd prize- Shri. Anant Dhond. Short Filmmaking competition (National level): ‘Poorna’ by Shri. Viju Sanzgiri. The winner was awarded with certificate and cash prize. Other participants were given with participation certificate.

Earlier Shri. Talak gave the welcome address. Smt. Ridhima Gaonkar compered the function while Dr. Kenkre Kamat proposed the vote of thanks.

Panaji, June 01, 2018 .. “One must be optimist and passionate. Passion takes us forward by sidelining the obstacles. When such passion is combined with right attitude and positivity, success follows. The department of Art and Culture will always be with such passionate artistes, who want to take their art worldwide,” stated Minister for Art and Culture Shri. Govind Gaude. He was speaking  at the 60^th episode of ‘Prayog Sanj’, a unique monthly theater activity started by Department of Art and Culture, Patto in 2013. The function was organised at the Multipurpose Hall of Department of Art and Culture, Sanskruti Bhavan, Patto, recently.

 “Prayog Sanj’ is an amazing platform for Goan Directors and actors to showcase their talent. The idea must also be spread in rural area, so as to reach the local audience,” the Minister said. He also appreciated the directors who presented their plays in ‘Prayog Sanj’, for their interest and hard work in making the program a success.

Playwright Shri. Shafaat Khan, Deputy Director of Art and Culture Shri. Ashok Parab and President of ‘Prayog Sanj’ Shri. Deepak Amonkar were present among others.

The program began by lighting the tradition lamp by the dignitaries. The Minister then visited the exhibition displaying stills from the plays performed in ‘Prayog Sanj’. An informative booklet based on ‘Prayog Sanj’ was also released by the dignitaries. The Minister later felicitated 37 directors whose plays were performed in ‘Prayog Sanj’ since 2013. Shri. Deepak Amonkar gave the welcome address while Shri. Parab proposed the vote of thanks. Shri. Pradip Naik compered the program.

 The formal program was followed by a lecture by Shri. Shafaat Khan and Marathi play ‘Palshetchi Vihir’ directed by Shri. Vijaykumar Naik. The program was attended by theater lovers in large number.

Panaji, May 31, 2018 … Folk Tales and Folklores are rich with knowledge and values which can play instrumental role to educate children stated Governor of Goa Smt. (Dr) Mridula Sinha recently.

Governor was speaking at the function `Sah- Spandan` organised by World Konkani Centre, Mangalore and Institute Menezes Braganza , Panaji to release the first illustrated Konkani- English Bilingual set of 12 konkani folk tales for children published by World Konkani Centre.  

Governor said that children like to listen folk tales through which they are first introduce to physical knowledge and nature.  Story telling can also become a medium to know emotional status of children wherein children can be imparted with good values through such exercise.

`I find lot of similarities between Konkani and Maithili languages. Many words in Maithili  prevails in Konkani too. So also literature produced in these languages are very much relates to our pristine culture` Governor further said.

Dr. Kiran Budkule, co-ordinator, Sah-Spandan explored  idea behind the exercise and informed about various initiatives taken  to explore Konkani language at global arena. President, World Konkani Centre Shri. Basti Vaman Shenoy informed about efforts taken by their institute to promote Konkani.

President, Institute Menezes Braganza Shri. Sanjay Harmalkar welcomed the gathering.

Panaji, May 30, 2018 … The District Magistrate, North has directed not to dig or cut the road or shoulders of the roads, of  any lane or access in any manner whatsoever without prior written permission of the District Magistrate  within the jurisdiction of the North Goa District, under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure  1973.

District Magistrate has also ordered that the provisions of the Section144 of the Cr. P.C. 1973  promulgated came into force w.e.f. May 15, 2018 and shall remain in force for a period of 60 days i.e  upto July 13, 2018.

 The person or an agency contravening the order will be punished under Section 188 of the Indian Penal  Code.