Panaji: March 3, 2017 …. Chief Secretary Shri. Dharmendra Sharma attended ‘Petul 2017’ a special programme for children organised by Konkani Bhasha Mandal, Goa at Ravindra Bhavan, Curchorem on Wednesday. Present on the occasion were Fr. Walter Miranda, Principle, Guardian Angel Higher Secondary School, Shri. Chirag Nayak, Shri. Raju Nayak, Shri. Milind Paranjape, Shri. Shashi Shetye, Shri. Chetan Acharya, President, Konkani Bhasha Mandal, Goa, Shri. Juze Lawrence, vice president and others.

On the occasion CD containing of children songs ‘Shani Masti 4’, story books translated in Konkani of Jyotsna Prakashan, story books of Goan writers, charts for children, translated e-books of Pratham Prakashan and books of Nanu book series were released. Schools students performed various cultural programmes on the occasion. Shri. Chetan Acharya welcomed the gathering.

Panaji, March 3rd, 2017 …. A District Level Painting  Competition for student of VIIIth to Xth  standards  was organized by the Directorate of Museums, North Goa.

          Mast. Pratik U. Chari from  Shiksha Sadan High School, Priol begged the 1^st place. Miss Sammrudhi Kerkar, G.S. Amonkar Vidya Mandir, Mapusa begged the 2^nd place and Miss Pearl Rodrigues, St. Micheal Convent High School, Vagator begged the 3^rd place.

          The Consolation prizes were  begged by  Mast. Santosh Kadam, A.J.de Almeida High School, Ponda, Mast. Saish Gaunkar, Wagle High School, Mangeshi,  Miss Winona Maria Carvalho, Holy family High School, Porvorim,  Mast. Ankit Yogesh varadkar, Wagle High School, Mangeshi and  Mast. Harsh Kundaikar, Sharda English High School, Marcela

Panaji, March 2, 2017 … According  to information given by Directorate  of Agriculture, transplanting  of Rabi paddy crop has been completed throughout the State and no major outbreak of pests/diseases have been reported or observed during the pest surveillance inspection. The flowering in cashew and mango is completed and fruiting season has been started and a good  crop is expected.

          10900 Nos of Bracon Adults (Bio-Control Agents) were produced at the State Bio-Control Laboratory Ela, Old Goa and 5900 Nos were released in the field. 1048 Nos. of Soil Samples were analyzed at Soil Testing Laboratories at Ela Old and Margao. 45 kgs Mushroom spawn was produced and sold at Mushroom Laboratory, Ela Old Goa.

Panaji, March 1st, 2017 ….  The Goa State Legal Services Authority in association with District Legal Services Authority, North Goa organized  an awareness programme on  February 23, 2017 at State bank Learning Centre, Patto, Panaji Goa on NALSA (Child  Friendly Legal Services to Children and their Protection) Scheme. The programme was inaugurated  by Shri Justice Avinash  Lavande, (Retd.) Judge, High Court of Bombay at Goa in the presence of Shri Saresh D. Lotlikar, Ld. Advocate General for the State of Goa, Senior Advocate M.S. Usgaonkar, Distinguished members of the Bar and others. Shri Justice Avinash P. Lavande, (Retd.) Judge, high Court of Bombay at Goa said that  the success of enacting the laws protecting child rights, either by Central or State  Government depends upon execution. Because  everywhere  you find problem of  execution of the legislation. He also stated that counseling of the children and parents has to be encouraged. He also stated  that for that to happen all the stake holders have to co-operate.

Shri Saresh D. Lotlikar while addressing the gathering discussed about child abuse and spoke of the responsibility and role of the lawyers, judges in dealing with the issue. He said that we must educate the parents of the children about their rights.

                    The sessions  earlier started with the skit on child abuse which was performed by the members of  Child Help Line.  Thereafter in the second session, Smt. Shabnam Shaikh, Secretary, of District Legal Service Authority  made Power Point presentation on the Scheme of the NALSA (Child Friendly Legal services to Children and their Protection) Scheme, 2015.

          Sujana De Souza, Co-ordinator of Child Help Line spoke on  Child Abuse. She informed that the child helpline No. is 1098. She explained  What Constituted Child Abuse and said that  Child abuse or maltreatment constitutes all  forms of physical and /or emotional ill-treatment.

          Snehal Salgaonkar, member of Childrens Right  in Goa spoke on the rights of the girl child and discussed various cases pertaining to molestation,  rape etc.

Panaji: February 28,2017 …. The Justice of High Court of Bombay at Goa Justice A.P Lawande has said that that it is the duty of the society to safeguard the rights of child and  provide protection for their healthy growth so as to become good citizen.The constitution of our country envisage various  provisions for the purpose which we have to consider to safeguard the interest of the child.

This was stated by Shri Justice Lawande who delivered  inaugural address at awareness programme  on NALSA ( child friendly legal services to children and their protection.scheme2015, organized by Goa State  Legal Services Authority in association with District Legal Services Authority, North    Goa  at Patto in the city today.

Justice Lawande further speaking said that it is the constitutional right of every citizen under article 22 of constitution of India to be defended by a legal practitioner of his choice. In regards to administration of juvenile justice is ensuring legal services at the state expencses. It is the  mandatory duty of Legal Services Authority to make available free legal aid service to every juvenile.

Shri Saresh D. Lotlikar, Ld.Advocate General for the State of Goa also spoke on the occasion.

 Shri S.C. Chandak, Member Secretary, GSLSA, Honble Judges, Members of the Bar, representatives of various NGOs working in child sector ,students and others attended  the function

Smt. Shabnam Shaikh secretary DLSA North Goa  proposed  the vote of thanks..

Panaji: February 27, 2017 …. The Goa Traffic Police along with Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education have made special arrangements for parking of vehicles in the parking lot of Bambolim Athletic Stadium as part of the traffic arrangements during SSC and HSSC Board exams to be held in March at the Cujira Educational Complex, Bambolim.

After dropping the wards the vehicles should be parked in the designated/earmarked parking lot. The Dy. Supdt. of Police, Traffic (HQ) has appealed to parents and guardians not to park their vehicles along the approach road of Cujira Educational Complex.

The Goa Traffic Police in their instructions have said that while dropping and collecting the wards unnecessary chaos should not be created at the Main Gate of the Examination Centre and ensure that the smooth movement of vehicular traffic is not disturbed.

Panaji, February 26, 2017 … A  power shut down has been arranged on February 28, 2017  from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  at 11 KV BSNL feeder. Areas affected are  Ocean heights, Odxel, Machado Cove, Sea Rock Leisure and surrounding areas.

            Similarly, on March 1, 2017  from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  at 11 KV Cabo feeder. Areas affected are   Durgawadi, Sankwar, Vodlem Bhat, Cardozwaddo, Posrem Bhat and surrounding areas.

            Also  on March 3, 2017  from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  at 11 KV Cabo feeder. Areas affected are   Vodlem Bhat, Shankarwadi, Barbhat, Part of Cardozwaddo   and surrounding areas.

Panaji: February 25, 2017 …. Higher Secondary Certificate Examination conducted by the Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, Alto Betim will commence from March 1, 2017 and conclude on March 22, 2017. The detailed Date sheet in respect of HSSC March 2017 is hosted on its official website www.gbshse.gov.in.

The examination in each subject commences at 10.00 a.m. and all the candidates are advised to be present at their respective centre of Examination 30 minutes prior to the commencement of the examination. The Examination will be conducted at sixteen centers in the State. In case of any inquiries candidates may contact Conductor/Observers at the respective centers.

Panaji, February 24, 2017 …. The Government of Goa directs that all licensed premises for the sale of liquor shall be closed from March 4, 2017 to March 6, 2017 within the  jurisdiction of Ward No. II of Village Panchayat Cana-Benaulim (General)  in Salcete Taluka, in view of Bye-election to vacant Ward No. II of Village Panchayat Cana-Benaulim (General) in Salcete Taluka.

          However, the licensed  premises having licence for Bar and Restaurant may be allowed to keep the restaurant open for serving food only and the Bar counter shall be closed and no liquor shall be allowed to be served on the above mentioned days. The owner of the licensed premises having Bar and Restaurant shall also display a board in the premises stating that no liquor will be served and that only the restaurant is open for serving food.

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