Panaji:-October 24, 2017 … Minister for Tourism Shri Manohar Azgaonkar inaugurated ‘PARYATAN PARV’ a three week long tourism event   being organized by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India in collaboration with Department of Tourism, Government of Goa and Regional Tourism, Government of India at Paryatan Bhavan, Patto Plaza, Panaji.

              Shri Nilesh Cabral, Chairman of  Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC), Shri Brijesh Manerkar, Deputy Director Tourism, Shri Kutan, Assistant Director of India Tourism, Smt. Donna D’Souza, Principal of Hotel Management Institute Porvorim and others were present on the occasion. 

                The three week long programme which commenced on October 5, 2017 will conclude on October 25, 2017.

               The objective of the programme is to lay focus on the benefits of tourism showcasing the cultural diversity of the state and reinforcing the principles of tourism for all.

               The event has evoked good response from the general public as well as industry stakeholders.

               A series of programmes and activities includes  illumination in and around tourist sites, cultural workshops at different location, competitions for students, sensitization programmes for tourism service providers, yoga demonstrations etc. In addition, to this   interactive sessions and workshops were organized on varies  themes related to skill development in the tourism sector and rural tourism sites.

               Shri Azgaonkar while  addressing  the gathering on the occasion  said that Goa is much sought  tourist destination to the people  across the country and the world. He said that ‘Paryatan Parv’ launched by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi  is aimed at creating tourism related awareness and urged goans  to visit every tourist spot in Goa and work towards preserving it.

                Shri Cabral while addressing the gathering  said that the Government of Goa Through the Department of  Tourism has been  working hard to promote tourism activities  by providing  fine infrastructure and ensure security during their stay.

                 Shri Arvind Khutkar, Deputy Director Tourism welcomed the gathering while Shri Deepak Narvekar compered and proposed the vote of thanks.

 Panaji: October 23, 2017 …  The State Council of Educational Research and Training(SCERT), Alto Porvorim will conduct State Level National Talent Examination (NTSE) 2017-18 for the students Std. X and National Means cum Merit Scholarship Scheme Examination (NMMSSE) 2017-18 for students of Std. VIII on Sunday November 5, 2017 in 12 centres in the state from 9.00 am to 12.00 noon.

            The Centres are Bicholim –Our Lady of Grace High School, Bardez- Dnyanprassarak Vidyalaya Mapusa, Pernem- Govt. Hr, Secondary School, Pedne, Sattari- Govt. Higher Secondary School Valpoi, Tiswadi-Mary Immaculate Girls High School Panaji, Ponda- A.J.De Almeida High School Ponda, Salcete- Govt. Multipurpose Higher Secondary School Margao, Sanguem- Union High School Sanguem, Canacona- Shri Mallikarjun Vidyalaya Canancona, Quepem- Sarvodaya Education Society’s High School Curchorem, Dharbandora- Govt. Primary School Opp Mamalatdar Office, Dharbandora and Mormugao- Regina Mundi High School, Chicalim, Vasco.

            Candidates appearing for the exam must carry their Admit Cad (Hall Ticket) and be present at the venue of the examination at least half an hour before the commencement of the examination.

Panaji: October 23, 2017 … The Directorate of Art & Culture in collaboration with West Zone Cultural Centre, Udaipur and Rajasthan Education and Science, Cultural Development Conference, Udaipur will organize  ‘Veena Utsav’ from November 4 to 5, 2017 at Multipurpose Hall, Sanskruti Bhavan, Patto, Panaji from 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm. This will be followed by a Musical Program from 6.30 pm onwards. The main objective of this workshop is to encourage the young talent of the state and impart vital knowledge in the field of String Instrument.

 Renowned Veena artiste Shri. Rajshekhar Vyas from Udaipur will impart the training about aspects of String instrument. Those who are interested in this workshop should have musical background. The participants have to collect the entry form from the office of the Directorate of Art & Culture, Sanskruti Bhavan, Patto during office hours on working days from October 24, 2017 to November 3, 2017 and submit the filled forms by                            November 3, 2017 along with bio-data. For more details contact on aco4-dac.goa@nic.in.

October 23, 2017 … “The government is committed to engaging with various stakeholders at different levels,” said Vishwajit Rane, the Minister for Women and Child Development. He was speaking at the inauguration of the renovated Institutional Complex of Apna Ghar, Merces, on monday.

He added, “The work doesn’t end today after an inauguration. I will interact with the staff and all concerned to understand the functional issues they face. We are here to improve ourselves and we will work in a transparent environment. We will try to understand the working of the Apna Ghar and apply our minds and involve more voluntary organisations to help run the Apna Ghar in a proper manner.” The Minister further assured that efforts will be made to address even small issues instantly.

Apna Ghar is an institution which houses juveniles in conflict with the law and children in need of care and protection. Some of the salient features of the renovated complex include-walls clad with vitrified tiles, colourful interiors, CCTV surveillance, dormitories with attached toilets, separate kitchen and dining facilities for girls etc.

The Chairperson of Economic Development Corporation (EDC), Shri Sidharth Kuncalienker, said that the project of the complex portrayed the government’s sensitivity to addressing issues of society. He added that the complex will help to create a conducive environment to rehabilitate the children and is a beginning of a new initiative to take it to a new level.

            Shri Deepak Pauskar, the MLA from Sanvordem and the Chairperson of the Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation (GSIDC) said that the complex was aesthetically designed and of a high quality infrastructure.

Shri Dipak Desai, the Director of Women and Child Development said that their aim was to set up a model Apna Ghar in the country. “We are studying different aspects and will also involve various voluntary organisations,” he said.

Also present on the occasion were Justice Pooja Kavlekar, architect, Dattaprasad Wagle among others.

Panaji: October 22,2017…  The 59^th Police Commemoration Day was observed on October 21 with annual Police Commemoration Day Parade 2017 at the Goa Police Ground at Headquarters  Panaji.

            Every year October 21 is observed as Police Commemoration Day in Memory of CRPF personnel, who were ambushed killed by the Chinese in 1959.

            DIG, Shri Vimal Anand Gupta, IPS read out the list of Police personnel in the country who had laid   down their lives in service of the country from September 1,2016 to August 31,2017 which was followed by “reverse arms in commemoration  the police martyrs.   In all 379 police personnel laid down their lives on call of duty.

            After the commemoration parade DIG and other police officers layed   wreaths at the Martyrs Memorial in commemoration of the police personnel who have lost their lives while on duty.

            The police parade was commanded by Police Inspector, Shri Nilesh Rane., Goa Police Band was in attendance Commanded by ASI  Shri. Andrew Pereira .

            Supdt. of Police Headquarters Shri Shekhar Prabhudesai, Supdt.of Police  South Shri Arvind Gaus, Supdt. of Police, Shri Umesh Gaonkar,  Supdt. of Police, Shri Bossuet D’Silva, Retired officers such as Shri V.R kadam , Shri D.T Borde, Shri Tony Fernandes, Shri Bilar Viegas, other senior officers and police personnel   attended in large number.

            In October 21,1959, China took over Indian Police Post in Ladakh during which 10 police personnel sacrificed for the country. It is in commemoration of the police martyrs the Central Government had decided to observe “Commemoration   Day” every year across the country.

Panaji, October 21, 2017 … The Government has taken the decision to declare the awards- Goa Konkani Akademi Literacy awards and the Bhasha Seva Puraskar for the year 2015 and 2016 as “null and void”.

Further, the Government has decided to constitute committee to be chaired by Director (HE) with Director (ART & CULTURE) and Director (OL) as members to work out a plan of action to centralize the awards and decide guidelines to the awards of the Directorate of Art and Culture, Goa Konkani Akademi, Goa Marathi Akademi, Kala Academy etc.

 The Goa Konkani Akademi Literacy awards for the year 2015 and 2016 in 08 different categories and the Bhasha Seva Puraskar in 08 different categories were earlier recommended by the concerned committees. It was observed that the employees of Goa Konkani Akademi were in the selection committee for short listing of books and the same employees had recommended their own books for awards, thus showing a conflict of interest. The staff of Goa Konkani Akademi are also the beneficiaries of these awards and their opinion seemed to be biased they being the members of the selection committee.

        One of the committee member of the Award for Poetry Section disclosed to the media, assuming that the award is given to the book “Sudhirsukt”. However, all the recommendations are sealed packed and in the custody of the Secretary of the Goa Konkani Akademi.

Panaji, October 20, 2017 … The Directorate of Women and Child Development has informed that the renovated Institutional Complex of Apna Ghar Merces will be inaugurated on October 23, 2017 at 10.30 a.m. at the hands of Shri. Vishwajit P. Rane, Minister for Women and Child Development.

Panaji, October 20, 2017 … The results of the Short Term of 6 months duration Course Examination held in the month of August 2017 has been declared by the Board of Examination under CTS Scheme. The seat numbers of successful trainees will be displayed on the notice board of the respective I.T.I.s.

All those who wish to re-appear for the ensuing Short Term Course Examination in March 2018(SCVT) should approach the respective ITIs to fill in their forms. The last date to receive such applications in the respective I.T.I.s is November 10, 2017 and the same applications along with the copy of challan payment receipt, the statement of trainees appearing subject wise as mentioned in Annexure “A” should reach the Examination Cell, O/o Directorate of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Panaji-Goa from the respective I.T.I.s by November 17, 2017 for candidates applying through I.T.I.s. No applications shall be entertained after due date.

            The examination fees from the regular trainees shall be collected  on or before November 10, 2017 and the same copy of Challan payment receipt along with  Annexure “B”, statement showing the number of trainees likely to appear for ensuing Short Term Course Examination in March 2018(SCVT) should reach the Examination Cell by November 17, 2017.

            Those who wish to apply for revaluation of their marks should submit their application through their respective ITIs on or before November 01, 2017 and application so received should reach the Examination Cell from the respective ITIs by November 06, 2017.