Panaji : April 10, 2017 ….  District Magistrate North Goa has ordered temporary traffic arrangements in view of the ongoing construction work of third bridge across Mandovi River. The temporary traffic arrangements which are applicable from 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. are as follows.

                    From 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. all the heavy, medium commercial goods vehicles will be diverted at Karaswada junction and Banastarim junction to proceed via Assnora- Bicholim to their respective destination.

During the restriction timings if the heavy, medium commercial goods vehicle carrying perishable or essential goods desires to proceed beyond Karaswada junction and Banastarim junction, they will be allowed only after seeking written permission from Traffic Headquarters, Altinho, Panaji and will have to paste the same on the windscreen. All the inter -state buses coming from Karaswada side will not be allowed to cross Hotel Green Park junction after 8.00 a.m. and they will have to curtail their journey at Mapusa itself.

                    This traffic arrangements will be effective till the completion of work.

Panaji : April 9, 2017 …. District Magistrate, North Goa has ordered that the Campal Parade Ground and Azad Maidan, Panaji will be the two designated locations of organizing protest rallies, morchas, processions, hunger strikes, dharnas, agitations and other forms of protest in Panaji city and Porvorim

Any such activities taking place outside these specified locations will be treated as illegal and any person or persons violating this order is liable to be punished under Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code.

 The Organizers will apply and get permission for organizing any of the activities mentioned hereinabove and will also obtain permission for using the two locations specified above from the authorities controlling the same.

No permissions will be granted to use the above specified locations on days when State function are schedule  

Panaji : April 8, 2017 … The Directorate of Art & Culture in joint collaboration with IFB, Ltd., Goa has organized a five days Microwave Cooking workshop for school children at Sanskruti Bhavan, Patto, Panaji from April 24 to 28, 2017 from 2.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. The children in the age group of 8 to 16 years from Goa are eligible for this workshop. This workshop is organized in the summer vacation for the benefit of the students to learn the art of microwave cooking during their vacation period.

Maximum 50 participants will be accommodated on this workshop and they will be trained by the experts from Goa in the microwave cooking.

Interested participants are requested to collect the application forms from the Department of Art and Culture, Sanskruti Bhavan, Patto, Panaji from April 10 to 18, 2017 during office hours and to submit the same by April 20^, 2017.

Panaji : April 7, 2017 … Revenue Minister Shri Rohan Khaunte and Minister for Housing and Housing Board Shri Jayesh Salgaonkar recently visited the construction site of Market complex and ground at Porvorim.

Both the  Ministers assessed the ongoing work of the project which is in its secondary stage of completion. They assured the shop owners from the old market complex to look into their grievances sympathetically.

 The project provides ground and joggers park for senior citizens and amenities for small children and facility of table tennis in the adjourning building . The Minister also assured to complete the project as early as possible.

Shri Gupesh Naik ZP member, Shri TS Sawant  MD Housing Board, Shri RS Raikar Executive Engineer, Shri Luizinho Gomes JE and others were present on the occasion.

Panaji : April 6, 2017 ….  Shri. Govind Gaude, Minister for Art and Culture , in his condolence message has stated that Late Kishoritai Amonkar had created the workd of swar, taal, laya in the field of classical music and spread the name of the State of Goa all over the world.

In her sad demise the country and State of Goa has lost the legend in the classical music, who devoted her life for promotion and preservation of the Indian Classical Music.

             She was  senior and renowned artist of Jaipur Atrouli Gharana. Khayal, Thumari, Bhajan were her noted presentations for concerts. Hard work, continous riyaz and devotion to the music has influenced her singing. She was recipient of various awards such as Sangeet Natak  Academy, Padmabhushan, Sangeent Samrandni, Padmavibhushan. Sangeen Sounshodhan Academy etc. She was the legend  in the music not only of Goa but of whole country. The Minister said that her sad demise has shocked him.

                  May her soul rest in peace , he further stated.

Panaji : April 5, 2017 ….  A meeting along with the Multi System Operators and Local Cable Operators was convened today by the Collector and District Magistrate, South Goa district in his office to ascertain and verify the status and plans of the Multi System Operators and Local Cable Operators regarding the circular issued by The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, New Delhi.

The circular which issued directions to all the Broadcasters, Multi System Operators and Local Cable Operators to ensure that no analogue signals are transmitted over the cable networks in Phase IV areas after March 31, 2017 failing which action would be taken against the defaulters as per the provisions of the Cable TV Act/Rules.

The Multi System Operators present during the meeting informed that 100% digitization has been done in their operating areas and further said that the status at the level of Local Cable Operators need to be verified and accordingly the detail reports/certificate submitted by April 10, 2017 to the District Magistrate, South Goa having complied with the directions of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

            The Deputy Collector and Sub-Divisional Magistrates and the Taluka Mamlatdars of the South Goa District shall act strictly on the defaulters after April 10, 2017 by inspecting the operations of the Multi System Operators and Local Cable Operators and any violators found shall be dealt under the provisions of the Cable TV Act/Rules including sealing of the control rooms of the Cable Operators

Panaji : April 4, 2017 …. meeting regarding revision of Citizen Charter on April 12, 2017 at Multipurpse Hall, Sanskruti Bhavan, Patto-Panaji at 4.00 p.m. The Department is in the process of revising its Citizen Charter by taking inputs from all its stakeholders which includes but not limited to the artist community, artists, groups, General Public etc.

Stakeholders who may provide their valuable inputs and suggestions for revising the said Citizen Charter and ensuring its effectiveness towards better service delivery for citizens are invited for this meeting. Components of the Citizen Charter will be discussed in this meeting.

The interested artists, stakeholders, groups are requested to confirm their participation in meeting by 07/04/2017 through SMS on mobile no. 9960283690 or Office of the Directorate of Art and Culture may contacted on Phone nos. 2404661/2404700 /2404704.

GOA, India (April 3rd, 2017) – Kaman Aerospace Group, Inc. (Kaman), a subsidiary of Kaman Corporation (NYSE: KAMN), and Kineco Limited (Kineco) today announced that Kaman has increased its stake in the parties’ Indian manufacturing joint venture Kineco Kaman Composites India Pvt. Ltd. (JV) to 49% from 26%. The Goa based JV manufactures advanced composite structures for aerospace, imaging/medical and other industries for customers including, BAE Systems, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre.

The announcement was jointly made today in Goa by Neal J. Keating, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Kaman Corporation  and Shekhar Sardessai, Executive Vice chairman and Managing Director and Promoter of Kineco.

 “Our increased ownership stake reflects our commitment to this JV and confidence in the potential of the rapidly growing Indian Aerospace Industry,” said Keating.  “We entered the JV to support our strategy to provide our customers with a complete aerosystem solution.  The JV helps us offer customers a “One Stop” full complement of seamless services including design, tooling, testing, certification, low rate initial production, through steady state high velocity production.We are proud of the significant progress that the JV has achieved in a relatively short time period and along with our outstanding partner, Kineco, strongly support the future business plan for the JV.” 

 Sardessai commented, “Kineco is glad to have a strong and supportive partner in Kaman and we thank them for reposing their faith in the JV. The very success of this collaboration over the past few years indicates how closely Kineco and Kaman have worked together in supporting the operation. Having built a strong foundation and a list of satisfied customers, the JV plans to undertake its first major expansion over the next 12-18 months, an investment plan that has received the approval of the Goa Investment Promotion Board. This investment reiterates our commitment to put Goa on the Indian and Global Aerospace and defence ecosystem as a result of our innovation and technology. We believe that strong governance and human capital have been the pillars of our achievements and we will continue to invest in these resources to build on our success.”

 The joint venture employs more than 150 people at its composites manufacturing facility in Goa.  The operation produces complex composite structures utilizing the latest carbon material and autoclave curing technology.  The business has brought together Kaman’s proven manufacturing know-how and decades of aerospace composites fabrication experience with Kineco’s knowledge of local markets and advanced composites manufacturing capabilities.

April 01, 2017  …..  The Department of Handicrafts, Textile and Coir intends to collect data of the Artisans from the State of Goa who are involved in business of Handicrafts, Textile and Coir or had undergone training as Artisans through Department of Handicrafts, Textile and coir for extending the State and Central Government Schemes under Handicrafts, Textile and Coir.

            All such artisans are requested to furnish their Bio-Data in the prescribed format available at Department of Handicrafts, Textile and Coir at Crafts Complex, Neuginagar, and Panaji-Goa and resubmitted it before May 10, 2017 in the department along with required testimonials mentioned in the form.

            For further details, contact: Director, Department of Handicrafts, Textile and Coir, Crafts Complex, Neuginagar, Panaji- Goa.