Panaji, December 19, 2016 …. Stating that the Government has initiated steps to ease the growing unemployment problem in the State Minister for Industries. Shri Mahadev Naik today said that 134 projects have been cleared under Investment Promotion Board which will generate as many as 23360 jobs to the educated unemployed youth in the State.

          The Industries Minister was addressing a large number of people including students who were assembled on the occasion of Goa Liberation Day celebrated at historic Kranti Maidan in Ponda today. The Industries Minister alongwith Shri Narendra Savaikar, Member of Parliament, South Goa; Shri Lavoo Mamledar, MLA; Dr. Radhika Nayak, Chairperson, Ponda Municipal Council, Shri Deepak Naik Borkar, Zilla Panchayat Member, Freedom Fighters and other dignitaries placed wreaths at martyrs memorial at Kranti Maidan and paid homage. He also unfurled the national tricolor and inspected the guard of honour presented by Police contingents.

          The Industries Minister said that the Government is endeavoring to set up non polluting industrial units in the State so that the unemployment problem is minimized. In this context, Shri Naik said in order meet the requirement of industries what is needed is quality education and keeping this in view the teaching community should impart quality and result oriented education to the students.

          Informing that the State Government has laid thrust to develop necessary infrastructure be it in the area of construction of bridges, roads and other spheres of development the Industries Minister said the Union Government under Ministry of road, transport and highways has sanctioned Rs.350 crores for the construction of bridges and highways in the State. These funds are being utilized for the construction of third new bridge across Mandovi River and also bridge across Khandepar river.

           In order to save consumption of Power the Government has already distributed LED bulbs to all the households in the State. The process to replace existing streetlight with LED has been commenced on State and national highways he further informed.

          The industries Minister also recalled the immense contribution made by late Shri Chandrakant Kenkre for the cause of Goa’s Liberation. We should remain indebted to the Supreme sacrifices of the freedom fighters and martyrs whose contribution and eternal memories will always be cherished by the people, he added.

          The students drawn from various schools from Ponda taluka presented patriotic songs on the occasion.

          Earlier on his arrival at the venue of the function the Industries Minister was received by Shri Paresh Faldessai, Dy. Collecor & SDO, Ponda and Smt. Sunita Sawant,  Dy. Superintendent of  Police, Ponda.

          Shri Girish Velguekar compered the function.

December 18, 2016 …. The Atal Gram Development Agency Goa approved funds to the tune of Rs. 12.48 lakh for construction of new anganwadi Centre and Rs. 13.30 lakh for Construction of public toilets and shops cum  Godowns in Netravali Village Panchayat.

Shri Subhash Phaldesai, MLA Sanguem  Constituency informed the above after performing Bhumi Pujan at both the sites in Netravali on Saturday. He also informed the gathering that Netravali has several places of Touristic attraction and in order to make the whole area of village panchayat, people friendly, 56 different signages are being erected by the Atal Gram Development Agency-Goa.

Shri  Shashikant  Gaonkar , Sarpanch , Netravali Village Panchayat informed that Netravali village panchayat has been provided witht he funds and on completion of codal formalities/e-tendering the developmental works are  awarded.

Shri Navnath Naik , Adhakshya , Soputh Goa Zilla Panahcyat praised the  Atal Gram Development Agency-Goa. He said this agenceyhas been fully committed and sincerely devoted for work.

The project Director Shri Vijay B . Saxena,  Deputy Sarpanch Smt. Smita Velip, panchayat Members  Shri satrish Gaonkar, Smt. Geeta Gaonkar. Shri Bunda Varik, Shri Vishal Naik, shri Vitthal Gaonkar along with several villagers were present.

Panaji: December 17, 2016 ….. Hon’ble Defence Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar will inaugurate the Bus Stand and Basement Parking at Pernem on December 20, 2016 at 4.00 pm in the distinguished presence of Chief Minister Shri Laxmikant Parsekar. Minister for Panchayat, Forest and Environment Shri Rajendra Arlekar, MLA of Sankhali Dr. Pramod Sawant, MLA of Panaji Shri Sidharth Kuncalienkar, MLA of Vasco Shri K.L. Carlos Almeida, Chairperson of Pernem Municipal Council Smt. Smita U. Kudtarkar and Director of Transport Shri Sunil Masurkar will also be present on the occasion.

Panaji, December 16, 2016 …. The Election Commission of India comprising Dr Nasim Zaidi, Shri A. K. Joti and Shri Omprakash Rawat who were on a two day official visit to the state of Goa today took a firsthand assessment of the advance planning and preparations made by the state election machinery for the forthcoming Assembly Elections.

During the visit the commission met various political parties to understand the issues and concerns. The Commission noted their suggestions for holding free, fair and peaceful elections in the state. The Commission also reviewed work of DCs, SSPs, and DIGs/IGs and discussed issues with Government level officials including DGP, Home Secretary, and the Chief Secretary and other senior officers of the state. The Commission also discussed strategy with various Enforcement agencies.

 The political parties demanded that entire electoral process must be conducted in a free and fair manner and level playing field be insured. The political parties also demanded the demonstration of new VVPATs to political parties and voters to make them aware about the functioning of the machine.

 Giving this information at a press conference, at Bambolim near Panaji, the chief election commissioner Dr. Nasim Zaidi said, most of the political parties have given their suggestion on scheduling of elections and the commission has taken note of that.

 Deliberating on the summary revision and electoral roll Mr Zaidi said, special summary revision 2017 has been extensively carried out in the state with education of masses and SVEEP activities. He said, 46700 new voters have been added in the state while 15293 applications have been received for deletion of names from the voters list. The Chief Election Commissioner also informed that the date of summary revision has been extended up to 24 Dec 2016. Mr Zaidi said, as of now, total number of voters in the state are 11, 07,431 out of which 812 are service voters. For the first time 40 Vanarmare Tribe people have been registered as voter.

 As far as polling stations are concerned he said, there are a total 1642 polling stations at 1163 polling locations. The commission has also directed to set up all women managed polling stations wherever possible to motivate women participation in the electoral process. The Commission has also decided to use Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) in all 40 Assembly Constituencies.

 The Chief Election Commissioner also informed that SAMADHAN an online grievance registration and redress system shall be put in place to provide a unified and integrated platform for the registration and tracking all kind of complaints. While SUVIDHA another single window system for the political parties and the candidates seeking different permissions during election phase shall be operationalised. Shri A. K. Joti and Shri Omprakash Rawat both election commissioners also attended the press conference.

Panaji: December 16, 2016 …. Whichever field one may select but acquiring skill is very important. Government is making all efforts for the development of skill in youths and this will held redress unemployment problem stated Chief Minister Shri. Laxmikant Parsekar after laying foundation for extension project and inaugurating various development works of Government Polytechnic Curchorem. Shri. Nilesh Cabral, MLA Curchorem and Chairman, Goa Tourism Development Corporation, Shri. Sushant Naik, Chairperson, Curchorem Cacora Municipal Council, Smt. Sujata Naik, Vice Chairperson, Shri. Vivek Kamat, Director, Technical Education, Shri. Ajit Gaonkar, Principal, Government Polytechnic Curchorem and others were present on the occasion.

Speaking further Chief Minister informed that Rs.7.50 Crores will be spent for the extension project. Government is giving priority for the educational filed he said. Apart from making Goa No. 1 in all fields it should also emerge as a role model State to other States Shri. Parsekar said.

Shri. Cabral, MLA said Government is giving all required support and urged students to think about their own future. God has given us Brain and as such we should make efforts to make our dream come true he said.

Shri. Vivek Kamat said, for effective teaching and training, infrastructure is very much important.

Shri. Ajit Gaonkar welcomed the gathering while Smt. Sharon Menezes proposed vote of thanks.

Panaji: December 15, 2016 ….. Chief Minister Shri. Laxmikant Parsekar laid the foundation stone for the up gradation of Government High School building in the presence of Shri. Nilesh Cabral, MLA Curchorem and Chairman, Goa Tourism Development Corporation, Shri. Pramod Gauns Dessai, Sarpanch, Village Panchayat Xeldem, Shri. Milagres Fernandes, Deputy Sarpanch, Shri. Paresh Gauns Dessai, Panch Member, Shri. Gajanan Bhat, Director, Directorate of Education, Shri. Sanjit Rodrigues, Managing Director, Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation, Shri. Sharad Dessai, Chairman, Parent Teachers Association at Xeldem, Quepem in Curchorem Constituency yesterday.

Speaking on the occasion Chief Minister assured to complete this project as fast as possible by making necessary provisions for expansion. Government, he said has succeeded in changing the mindset of the people regarding the functioning of Government Educational Institutions. Efforts have been initiated to provide necessary infrastructure to the Government run educational institutions and impart quality education to the students he said.

Shri. Cabral, MLA congratulated teachers of the School for taking extra efforts to mould the students and build up their carrier.

The proposed school building consists of open air auditorium for school activities like gathering, cultural programmes, spacious area for playground, provision of CCTV networking for the entire campus, cubicle toilet blocks with adequate facilities to maintain hygiene, assembly hall having capacity of around 300 students with provision of AV system. Also compound wall will be constructed to ensure security of students, provision of lawns to create natural and cool atmosphere, construction of new building along with repairs of old building to enhance the aesthetic appearance and life of the structure.

Panaji: December 15, 2016 ….. Investment in building infrastructure and providing facilities in the field of education is of utmost importance to build Goa’s future stated Chief Minister Shri. Laxmikant Parsekar. Government is committed for social development and this can be only achieved by according thrust on educational field and providing state of art infrastructure he mentioned.

Chief Minister Shri. Parsekar was speaking after inaugurating the new college building (phase I) of Government College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Quepem constructed at a cost of Rs. 41 Crores.

Shri. Nilesh Cabral, MLA Curchorem, Shri. Subhash Phaldessai, MLA Sanguem, Shri. Chandrakant (Babu) kavlekar, MLA Quepem, Prof. Varun Sahani, Vice Chancellor of Goa University, Shri. Bhaskar Nayak, Director, Higher Education and Principal of College, Shri. Filu D’costa, Chairperson, Quepem Municipal Council, Shri. Sanjit Rodrigues, Managing Director, Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation, Shri. Pramod Gauns Dessai, Sarpanch, Village Panchayat, Xeldem, Shri. Harshad Prabhudessai, President, Shree Chandreshwar Bhutnath Devasthan, Dr. Ashok Mangutkar, Vice Principal, Shri. Dilip Pauskar, Executive Member, Parent Teachers Association and others were present on the occasion.

Speaking further Shri. Parsekar informed, that the Government has spent Rs. 100 Crores on buildings for all five Government Colleges in the State. Apart from this 260 Government School buildings have been upgraded and 12 New School buildings have been constructed with state of art infrastructure he added. As a result of this, enrolment of students in Government Institution has been increasing he said. Shri. Parsekar urged teaching community to work with dedication to become ideal teachers and build tomorrows society. It is not the sole responsibility of the Government to work to make Goa as No. 1 State in India in all fields, but needs collective efforts of Students, Teachers and all fellow citizens he remarked. He also urged them to maintain and preserve the infrastructure and facilities provided by taking care of it.

Shri. Nilesh Cabral said, Government is endeavouring to give priority to educational field in the State. He also urged students to put sincere efforts to build their carrier.

Shri. Subhash Phaldesai while wishing for the better future of students said, make good use of the infrastructure and facilities provided to them by Government.

Shri. Chandrakant (Babu) Kavlekar urged students to aim high and always think positive for the betterment of the society.

Prof. Varun Sahani urged the institution to introduce additional innovative programmes. Shri. Harshad Gauns Dessai also spoke on the occasion. Shri. Bhaskar Nayak welcomed the gathering while Dr. Ashok Mangutkar proposed the vote of thanks.

The new project of Government College, Quepem equipped with Arts, Science and Commerce wings including Administration Section, Multipurpose Hall with seating capacity of 800 people.

December 14, 2016 …. “Ata tari hai mhann’’  a book on Konkani drama  written by Shri Mahesh Chandrakant Naik was released at the hands of Chief Guest  Information Officer of Department of Information & Publicity, Shri John Aguiar at a function at Dardeshwar Sabhamantap , Brittona yesterday.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Aguiar complimented the writer Shri Mahesh and said that writers belong to the society and therefore is influenced by good of bad things happening around him which he pens down and puts before the readers and the audience. Drama writing he said was his favourite literary form as dramas are effective medium of communication and education of the masses. He said writers should give a social message to educate the society through their literary work.

Shri Mahesh Naik has written 22 plays altogether.

Those present on the occasion comprised writer Shri Mahesh Naik, Director of the play, Shri Krishna Naik, Shri Pandurang Pednekar, Shri Gurudas Naik and Dr.P. V. Rataboli.

Dr. Rataboli, Writer Mahesh Naik, and Printer Shri Nilesh Bugde also spoke on the occasion.

The writer Shri Naik and printer Shri Bugde were felicitated at the hands of Shri Aguiar by presenting shawl, shriphal and memento. The actors of the drama were also felicitated on the occasion.

Panaji, December 14, 2016 …. “As technology advances daily, cyber criminal too, try to find ways to exploit people to derive benefits through illegal means,” said Shri R.K. Srivastava, IAS, Chief Secretary, who was the Chief Guest at an awareness program ‘Online and Financial Frauds methods and its prevention’ organised by Goa Police on Tuesday in Panaji.

“The best safeguard,” Shri Srivastava said, “Is to be aware and educated on these issues so that people don’t fall prey to such online frauds.” A lot of school students attended the awareness program. Shri R.K. Srivastava further said, “Students are the torchbearers to educating their families at home, and in neighbourhood.”

The Director General of Police, Dr. Muktesh Chander IPS, spoke of how online fraud has been going on for a very long time. “Only the presentation method of these frauds has changed. Money doesn’t grow on trees is an age old saying which holds true even today and is relevant. Things such as scheme and information which sound too good to be true should be carefully analysed.”  

The Superintendent of Police (Cyber Crime) Karthik Kashyap, IPS, spoke of the importance of creating awareness regarding various online frauds and scams. We have to be alert at all times he said. A booklet with information related to common methods adopted by criminals to cheat online was released and distributed.

Panaji: December 14, 2016 …. The Captain of Ports Department through the Director, National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme under Directorate of Health Services has informed that it is mandatory for screening of all labourers, crew members working on the jetties, boats, vessels through the local Health Office. Further, it should be ensure that the tyres use on the boats, vessels as fenders are punctured to prevent stagnation of water which is potential site breeding.

Therefore all owners, masters of the barges, jetties, shipyards, drydocks, passenger launches, ferry boats, tindels of fishing trawlers and operators of the mechanized and non mechanized craft including the tourist boats etc. plying, located in the inland waters of Goa are hereby directed to ensure the compliance of the above directives.