Panaji : April 18, 2017 …. A Comprehensive Coastal Security exercise for the year 2017 the first “Sagar Kavach Goa-01/17” is scheduled on April 20, and 21, 2017. This exercise involving all the concerned agencies is being conducted under the aegis of Government of Goa since 2009.

The Coastal Security Exercise “Sagar Kavach Goa-02/16” was conducted last in November, 2016. The objective of this exercise is to provide seamless seaward cover along the Goa Coast jointly by all security agencies from coastal belt area line to the limit of territorial water i.e 12 nautical miles. The exercise will also assess the effectiveness of coastal fishing community in serving as “Eye and Ears” for early warning of seaward threat. This time the service of Drishti lifeguards, present at the beaches of Goa, will also be utilized for same purpose.

The Coastal Security exercise is being supervised by the Chief Secretary and is conducted and coordinated by Indian Coast Guard, District Headquarter at Goa. Various agencies like Indian Coast Guard, Indian Navy, Goa Police, Goa Coastal Security Intelligence Agencies, MPT, Ports Administration Department, CISF and Customs etc. will be taking part. In the exercise, intelligence and infiltration will be induced and the alertness and preparedness of all the stakeholder including people of Goa will be tested. This exercise provides all stakeholders and opportunity to fine tune standard operating procedure and test new operation concepts for coastal security.

Panaji: April 17,2017 ….  The Minister for Art and Culture Shri Govind Gawade has said that the women is important segment of society and  therefore there is no ground  to think that the role of women is inferior to that of man and he said that women with her ability to hard work, determination,excelling par with man in every field of human endeavor.

 This was stated by Shri Gawade who was the chief guest for the inaugural function of Womens Meet 2017  ( Mahila Melava ) organized by The Institute Menezes Braganza-Panaji  in the city today.

 Speaking further Shri Gawade said that mother is the first teacher who shapes the base of the destiny of a child. Women is embodiment of the qualities of patience, tolerance and compassion. So we have to respect women, treat her with equality and should  uphold  her  dignity  he added.

Smt. Minal Mohadikar , Business Women and Editor in Chief of “ Udhyogini” while speaking said that  the women has the capacity to work par with the man. She has leadership qualifies to lead the society. The central Government scheme “ Skill India” can help to empower women she opined.

Smt. Asha Gehalot, Director IMB, in her introductory remark informed that the IMB from last five years   organizes  womens meet with different topics  and the topic  for this year she said  is “Women Leadership” Whereas the objective of  the Womens Meet 2017  is to develop  confidence  and   to enhance capacity to make decision among the women she explained.

Shri Sanjay Harmalkar Chairman welcomed the gathering  while Shri Gorakh Mandrekar MS IMB proposed the vote of thanks.

April 16, 2017 …. Chief Minister, Shri. Manohar Parrikar has extended heartiest greetings to the people of Goa on the occasion of Easter.

In his message the Chief Minister has said, this is an auspicious occasion when we celebrate the crucifixion of Jesus and resurrection on Easter Sunday which are manifestations of the triumph of good over evil. The world ever remembers the great message of love, sacrifice, forgiveness, compassion and brotherhood, which Lord Jesus Christ gave to humanity. As we celebrate this very important occasion, let us try to practice, in our day-to-day life, these eternal ideals which can make the world a better place to live in.

The Chief Minister further said, may the celebrations of Easter, this year, bring greater peace and prosperity to one and all.

Panaji, April 16, 2017  … The Chief Secretary Shri Dharmendra Sharma has said that the consumer has to be provided with good services in terms of standard and quality of the product.

            Shri Sharma who presided over  the meeting of State Level Committee on  standardization and quality system  called by Bureau of Indian  Standards Western   Regional Office, Mumbai in Association with Department of Civil Supplies and Consumers Affairs in the Secretariat today.

            Shri  Sharma speaking further said that the goods manufactured and purchased should be with standard as approved by the Bureau of Indian Standard and the need of the hour is to sensitize  and bring awareness among the people. While the laws enacted  to arrest fake  production  has to be strictly  enforced he added.

            Shri Roland  Martins, Coordinator GOA CAN during the interaction suggested  to conduct awareness programme for the  masses and observation of World Standard Day on October 14 every year will also help to serve the purpose he reiterated.

            The meeting also discussed the issues of quality checking, certification of production, enforcement laws and training  for the volunteers of various NGO, other stakeholders and measures to be  undertaken for effective awareness among the people.

            Shri Swapnil Naik, Collector South Goa, Shri Mahesh Khorjuvekar, Director Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Shri Ashok Menon, Director of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services, Shri B.R.  Singh, Secretary Civil Supplies, Shri Levinson Martin, Director  of the Department of Science and Technology, Shri B.V. S. N Rao, D.D.G BIS Western  Regeo, Shri Sanjay Vij ScE Head, MDBO-II, HODs of various other Departments and other attend the meeting.

            Shri  Tushar Sharma, ScB. MDBO-II welcomed the meeting.

Panaji, April,15… 2017 … Revenue Minister Shri Rohan Khaunte Launched the E-Governance BagPack Service at Socorro Panchayat today.

         The Scheme is known as Gram Mitra which will be providing facilities like Village level E-Service Delivery, Information Sharing, Capacity Building and Video calling to MLA’s.

         Shri  Khaunte while addressing the gathering said that by launching this Scheme the Government intends to overcome the difficulties faced by villagers such as obtaining Birth Certificate, Divergence Certificate etc and providing awareness information. He said that online services will help in bringing in total change in the state and urged the people to take benefit out of it.

         Software Manager,Shri.Hari Naik, Socorro ZP Member, Smt.Vaishali Satardekar, Socorro Panchayat Sarpanch ,Shri Anil Pednekar, Socorro Panchayat Panch Members and others were present on the occasion.

Panaji, April 14, 2017 …. the owners  of the Properties, Houses, Buildings and  residents of the Margao jurisdiction are notified that Margao Municipal Council  intends to assess the non-assessed premises, houses and  buildings for house tax purpose.

            The interested persons are directed to submit their application for Assessment of premises alongwith  the plane/sketch of premises, copy of property  documents or copies of survey plan etc in order to assess their premises for house tax purpose.

            The assessment  done will only the services rendered by this council for the purpose of house tax and the legality of the assessed premises will remain as illegal  premises.

  Panaji: April 13,2017 …. The   Directorate of Social Welfare held a meeting   today   to review the preparations for the celebration of 126^th Birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. The meeting was chaired by the Director Shri S.V. Naik. Shri Sudesh Gaude Asst.  Director  co-ordinated the meeting.

          Chief Minister Shri  Manohar Parrikar will be the Chief Guest for the function. , Minister for Tourism Shri Manohar T. Azgaokar  Local MLA Shri Siddharth Kuncalienkar, Mayor CCP Shri Surendra Furtado will be among others who will grace the function.

          The meeting discussed about the various aspects of the function .The officials concerned of various Government Offices, Representatives of Various SC organizations, NGOs, Social Workers attended the meeting.

Panaji, April 13, 2017 … The first session of the Seventh Legislative Assembly of the State of Goa is convened from March 22, 2017 to March 24, 2017.  Hence, under section 144 (1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 assembly and gathering of five or more persons and taking out or organizing of processions, carrying of firearms or weapons of offences such as lathis, swords, daggers or spears, use of loudspeakers, shouting of slogans and burning of fire crackers near the petrol pumps and at the venues of meetings etc in any public place, street, road, square, thoroughfare, by –lane or in any open space within the radius of 500 metres around the Assembly Complex at Porvorim and the area under the jurisdiction of Panaji Police station is strictly prohibited.

          The above restriction shall not apply to public servants on duty and to bonafied marriage or funeral processions or any special occasion or occasions which in the opinion of the District Magistrate/ Additional District Magistrate/ Sub Divisional Magistrate, are genuine and for which prior permission in writing has/have been obtained from the District Magistrate/ Additional District Magistrate/ Sub Divisional Magistrate concerned.

This order has come into force from March 22, 2017- from 7.00AM to March 24, 2017 and will remain in force till the Assembly session is over.

Panaji : April 12, 2017 ….  Directorate of Settlement and Land Records, Panaji celebrated National Survey Day – 2017 by organizing a special programme at Menezes Braganza Hall here in city.

Present on the occasion were Revenue Minister, Shri. Rohan Khaunte, MLA, Shri. Siddharth Kuncolienkar, Shri. Venancio Furtado, Director, Settlement and Land Records, Smt. Dumiana Nazareth, Supritendent and Shri. Sabaji Shetye, District Collector – I, North Goa.

While addressing the gathering Shri. Rohan Khaunte said that the Government has a long vision with regards to State and development is the main agenda of it. “To make it a success every person in the system needs to play his role by putting efforts. Team work is very much important he said. Government system should be interactive and people friendly. Government have to be in pace with what the people demand and prove that Goa and Goans are step ahead in the Country,” he said.

MLA Shri. Siddharth Kuncolienkar congratulated the  staff members of Directorate of Settlement and Land Records for organizing such types of programme every year. He said that the  Directorate is doing a good job by opening offices on Taluka level which are easily accessible and caters needs of the public.

Shri. Venancio Furtado while welcoming the gathering said, National Survey Day has its own significance. This Directorate is doing work of preserving legacy. The work of detail resurvey of State will be taken up soon he said.

Retired staff members of the Directorate were felicitated on the occasion.

Panaji, April 11:::: Salgaocar FC reigned supreme in Mumbai, when they won the finals in the Bangali Sangha Ambarnath Tournament played in Ambarnath.

The Green Brigade played three matches in the tournament. The opening was against Abbas Union FC, Hyderabad who had two foreigners to strengthen their squad, but that did not bother Salgaocar FC when they took the field. Aslon Oliviera, Brian Masacarenhas and Suraj Hadkonkar scored for Salgaocars who won 3-0, which set the momentum for the their Semi Finals.

Salgaocar FC met Mumbai FC in the semi-finals which ended in a draw, and the penalty shootouts were introduced to declare the winner. Umesh Harijan, Suraj Hadkonkar, Clencio Pinto and Jovel Martins took responsibility for the kicks and made no mistakes in converting. Goalkeeper Bruno Colaco stood tall in between the frames denying two goals with great saves to put Salgaocar FC through to the finals beating Mumbai FC 4-1.

The Finals turned out to be a Goan Derby between the Goan Footballing Power Houses Salgaocar FC versus Dempo SC. The Greens dominated majority part of the match with beautiful game of play. Umesh Harijan and Pedro Gonsalves marshalled the mid-field with good combination play. The first half was played goalless. The second half was full excitement which saw goals and flashes of red cards. It was Pedro Gonsalves who opened the scoring in the finals with a sublime finish, leaving rivals keeper with no chance. It was late in the 80^th minute when SFC goalkeeper Bruno Colaco brought down a Dempo man inside the box, the referee pointed to the spot and much to the surprise of everyone Bruno saw red. Beevan D’Mello stepped up to convert the chance and put Dempo on equal terms. Not long after the celebrations, Clencio Pinto of Salgaocars was brought down in the box and Pedro once again added his name to the score sheet making it 2-1. Pedro completed his hattrick in great style as he placed his shot well out from 25-30 yards which settled the game. Nixon Castanha was sent off for Dempo with a rash tackle. The Finals ended with a 3-1 victory in favour of the current Goan Champions Salgaocar FC.