Panaji: March 5, 2018 … The Reporters, Correspondents, Photographers of dailies, Electronics Media and Radio etc, who will be covering assembly proceedings of Goa Legislative Assembly are requested to apply afresh in the prescribed application forms to the Secretary, Goa Legislature Secretariat, Porvorim.

          The prescribed applications forms are available at office of Goa Legislature, Goa Assembly Complex and the same should be duly recommended by the Editor or Bureau Chief on seal of the organization. The applications shall be verified by the Department of Information and Publicity.    

Panaji, March 3, 2018 …  Minister for Rural Development, Housing and Ports, Shri. Jayesh Salgaonkar attended a meeting arranged by the Ministry of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj in New Delhi recently.

Shri Salgaonkar discussed with the Union Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Mr. Narendra Singh Tomar about effective implementation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin) and Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojana.

Addressing the gathering in the meeting held at Stein Auditorium, Indian Habitat Centre, New Delhi which was attended by the Ministers of various states, Mr. Jayesh Salgaonkar discussed about the peculiar topography and demography of the state of Goa and various bottlenecks in smooth implementation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana such as ownership of lands, objections and rejections by local authorities of the beneficiaries identified by the Government, shortage of Government land, high standard of living in Goa, requirement of conducting a fresh Socio-Economic Caste Census and other issues. Mr. Salgaonkar suggested that the Ministry may consider a special scheme for the state of Goa to meet the needs of houses by relaxing the conditions of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana for the state of Goa.

As regards Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (Gramin) Shri Salgaonkar mentioned that the Goan villages are semi-urban in nature and the State Government has made roads covering almost every part of the state. There is however, a need of roads in some pockets in Goan villages but the land owners are reluctant to donate lands. Land acquisition is prolonged process and may not fit in the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana. The Minister suggested that the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (Gramin) can be suitably converted for the state of Goa to cover the water ways so that inaccessible villages can be covered through water transport.

Mr. Jayesh Salgaonkar also called on the Officers of the Ministry of Rural Development today in New Delhi and discussed the issues in detail with the attended officers.

Panaji, March 3, 2018 …  Civil Registrar-cum-Sub Registrar office presently housed at Junta House, Ground Floor, Panaji will be shifted to new office premises on Second Floor of SPACES Building at Patto Panaji on March 5, 2018 at 4.30 p.m. at the hands of Law Minister, Shri Francis D’Souza.

Panaji, March 1st, 2018  ….  The Office of the Commissioner, Labour and Employment, Government of Goa proposes to prepare a database of all the employed and unemployed persons in the State of Goa.

This data will not only guide the Goa Government in formulating new schemes for the employees working in various organizations but also assist the Government in formulating efficient policies and procedures to ensure welfare of the employees in the state and have built a good work environment for the employees. In order to achieve the same all the employers are requested to co-operate with the department by providing the data in the prescribed format.

 All the establishments, factories, industries and shops are requested to provide your establishment and current employees details by visiting the website http://www.geleservices.com/GEL/Employer DataUpload.aspx and download the “Employee Data Format” and “Aadhaar Consent Format”.  Fill in all the data requested in the above two formats. For “Aadhaar Consent Format” ensure each page has consent in header and signature of each employee is taken. Fill employer information on the website and upload Employee Data Format (Excel) and Aadhaar Consent Format (Pdf) to the website and should be uploaded before March 15,2018. For any assistance contact 9225905914/ 0832-2437081 or your respective Labour Office.

Panaji, March 1st, 2018 …. The Directorate of Food and Drugs Administration (DFDA) has launched the “Food Safety on Wheels Mobile Food Testing Laboratory which was recently inaugurated by the Chief Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar in the presence of Minister of Health Shri Vishwajeet Rane.

            The Food Safety on Wheels vehicles is equipped with a mobile laboratory, well equipped to carry out tests like screening of adulterants in milk, masalas, honey, detection of food colour, analysis of packed drinking water etc. The Vehicle serves as a very effective means to carry out spot tests / analysis, awareness programmes, food safety surveillance etc. The services of the onboard mobile lab shall now be open to the general public as well as Food business operators. The food samples can be submitted to the mobile tab, while at camp at various cities.

            Nominal fees to be paid on the spot for per samples for Milk and Milk products is Rs.400/- for Packaged drinking water is Rs.300/- and for other food items is Rs.150/-

Panaji: 28^th February 2018: Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd. (Jio) recently announced that along with its technology partner Cisco, Jio has won the “Best Mobile Operator Service for Consumers” award at the prestigious Global Mobile (GloMo) Awards 2018 at Mobile World Congress (MWC).  In addition, the company’s JioTV app won in the ‘Best Mobile Video Content’ category for JioTV enabling Jio Digital Life.

The GSMA’s Global Mobile Awards (The GLOMO Awards) recognise and celebrate all contributions made to the evolving and developing mobile industry globally. Considered the Oscars of mobile industry, The GLOMO Awards are awarded for innovation and contribution across categories ranging from devices, technologies and applications to health, education and wearable technologies.

Jio’s disruptive entry and relentless work in turning India into a digitally empowered nation by providing a nationwide 4G network, affordable data and digital services, and innovative technical and commercial approaches have been recognized on the global stage with this prestigious award.

This would not have been possible without the commitment and active involvement of the Ministry and Department of Telecommunications which created the right platform and framework for operators to differentiate and innovate for delivering inclusive value to all of India.

“It is a matter of national pride that an innovative new mobile service from India has been recognized at the most prestigious global platform,” said Mr. Manoj Sinha, India’s Minister of Communications. “We are particularly satisfied that India is being propelled to global digital leadership with this.” Mr. Sinha has been leading the Indian delegation at MWC representing and promoting India’s new global digital leadership initiatives.

“I am pleased that India’s efforts to harness technology and digital platforms to bring inclusion and progress across the length and breadth of India is now a reality,” said Ms. Aruna Sundararajan, India’s Telecom Secretary, who is also present at MWC. “We are happy that the world acknowledges India’s technology leadership and hope it will inspire many more leading tech companies and innovators to join the digital India mission as we march towards 5G.”

Jio’s comprehensive and innovative offerings across both urban and rural India transformed data consumption patterns in a very short time and turned India into the largest user of mobile data globally. Through Jio, millions of Indians were able to embrace a digital lifestyle for the first time.  Jio rapidly expanded its subscriber base to over 160 million by December 2017, within 16 months of launch.

Cisco has been a partner in Jio’s broadband buildout. “We are honored to win the ‘Best Mobile Operator Service for Consumers’ award with Reliance Jio for Jio Mobile Broadband and Digital Services,” said Mr. Chuck Robbins, Chairman and CEO Cisco Systems.

“We are excited to have received this distinguished global recognition in joint effort with Cisco, this is truly a win for India” said Mr. Mathew Oommen, President of Jio. “We are committed to continuous innovation and ongoing leadership in the digital revolution in India.”

PANAJI: 28 February 2018: GFDC Residential Academy trainee and ace mid-fielder, Harsh Patre is the lone Goan player to have been shortlisted to be a part of the selection trials for the India U-16 team which will go on to participate in the AFC Championship 2018 scheduled to be held in Malaysia. A total of 20 players have been selected from other teams which participated in the AIFF Youth U-15 league. The trials will be held at SAI Centre, Kolkata from March 1 to 7 .

The Chairman GFDC, Dr. Rufino Monteiro praised Harsh for his outstanding performance through his journey with GFDC and is confident that he would be able to make a place for himself and Goa in the Indian U-16 team. “I have seen him training from grassroots right up to the academy. I have great aspiration from this boy who I feel will make it great in the years to come. He has made a place in the hearts of his teammates and Goans with his dead-ball brilliance,” stated Dr. Rufino.

While the Member Secretary, Aleixo Da Costa expressed happiness over the selection of his star residential academy trainee who has proved his worth at the AIFF Youth U-15 league. “Harsh has been shortlisted for the selection trials but however the others like him who must have also played well in the appropriate age group have been overshadowed by the blunt and rampant practice of fielding overage players by clubs from the AIFF. I am unable to understand how AIFF could conclude the U-15 league without taking a decision on the protest filed by Churchill Brothers-GFDC team. Although the protest was filed within the time limit and appropriate fees paid,” said Aleixo.

“This makes me believe that those going to represent India at the AFC Championship may be much more than age 15 and the deserving ones within the age group are being deprived their dues. The entire eco system in the country appears to be fundamentally cemented on a might is right base,” he added.

Harsh begun training with GFDC at the age of nine years at the Mayem Centre and has indeed come a long way. He is a very hardworking, dedicated and focused player. He was first promoted to the GFDC Residential Pre-Academy and later to the Residential Academy. He has to his credit a total of three national representations.

He is currently playing for Churchill Brothers SC where the GFDC team is being fielded in AIFF and GFA tournament. Recently Churchill Brothers SC – GFDC emerged victorious at the state level in the AIFF Youth U-15 league. He was the Captain and played a vital role in the clubs run and GFDC is hopeful that he will continue with the same momentum.

The 15-year-old is currently being trained under the watchful eyes of GFDC Technical In-Charge and Residential Academy coach, Derryl D’souza. He was earlier coached by Robert Fernandes and Pradip Chopdekar.

“Harsh has a very good vision, creativity in passing and good reading of the game. I wish him all the best for his trials with the Indian team ahead,” stated Derryl.

Harsh’s future looks bright and the midfielder believes that hard work and focus is the key to success.