November 6, 2016 …. The 1 Goa Battalion NCC of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) is conducting its 10 day annual training camp at Shri Bhumika High School ,Porye, which commenced on November 3, 2016.

“A total of 500 cadets from 22 institutions are participating. The camp will conclude on November 12, 2016.

The camp got underway under the supervision of Col. Sanjay Nagi, Commanding Officer of 1 Goa Battalion NCC.

Col. Nagi , in his opening address briefed cadets on aim of ncc and highlighted the importance of character building, comradeship , secular  outlook , discipline, safety , security and ideals of selfless service . He said NCC is a largest youth organization in uniform and the world only youth organization run by the arms forces for the civil personnel.NCC cadets he said are look up with great respect because they are most discipline youth in India. He also added that NCC aims to make responsibility citizens for the state and the country.

Co. Nagi called upon the cadets to take proactive role in Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM).

During the camp cadets will be trained in various activities and given exposure to real life military training such as drill, weapon training , firing , cultural and sports activities.

On second day of camp Mr. Amrut Singh , a snake rescuer conducted a snake awareness programme for cadets . During the camp various guests will guide students on various leadership traits and social awareness .

 Deputy Camp Commandant , Lt. Col Farooque Raza, Camp Adjutant Major Dr. Tushar Anvekar , Quarter master Major Dr. Sanjay Dessai , Training officer Major Dr. Shivaji Dharwardkar are also actively involved in training and conduct of Camp.

Panaji: November 5, 2016 … Goa State Information Commission in collaboration with Mahiti Adhikar Gujarat Pahel (MAGP) has organized a RTI on Wheels drive to bring awareness of the Right of Information Act 2005 amongst the public and to enable the Public Authorities for taking steps for promoting its actions in conformity with the RTI Act

The vehicle is especially designed to conduct awareness programmes on RTI Act and has a projector, TV, public address system, and other multimedia equipments. This vehicle will be used to hold short outreach programmes for general public which started from November 5, 2016 and will go up to November 15, 2016. The programmes will be held in market on market day, on bus stands, near hospital, Mamlatdar office in the state.

The Goa state Information Commission is of the view that such a campaign will bring in the awareness of the RTI Act and a step to promote the actions of the information seekers and the public authorities in conformity with the RTI
Act.

Panaji: November 5, 2016 …. The orientation workshop organized by the Directorate of Art and Culture in collaboration with Nirmala Institute of education was inaugurated at the hands of Shri Martins Denzil, Principal of Nirmala Institute of education recently.

Shri Ashok Parab, Dy. Director of Art and Culture and Smt. Dr. Rita Paes, Director of Nirmala Institute of Education were present on the occasion.

The ten days workshop will be covering vide range of topics like music for Value Education, Code of Ethics, Teachers and Counselors, Child Rights and Role of Teachers, Music and Personality Development, know who you are, Music as a Stress Buster, Motivation and Innovations in Music, How to be effective Music Teachers.

Ethics in the classroom and Gender sensitization will be also taken up by resourse persons which includes Dr. Rita Paes, Mr. Albertina Almeida, Dr. Mahesh Pai, Ms Juliana Lohore, Ms. Fredrika Cota, Fr. Clifford Castellino, Ms. Ann Barretto, Ms Eutemia Fernandes, Ms. Lucette Virgincar, Ms. Zina Varugis and Mr. Beethovan Fonseca.

Panaji: November 5, 2016 … The Directorate of Art and Culture, Panaji, will be organizing a series of Printmaking Workshops at Graphic Studio, Sanskruti Bhavan, Panaji. The third workshop of the series will be on “Gum Etch Printmaking” which will be conducted by Shri R.S. Sham Sunder, from Bengaluru who is a Senior Printmaker of India and Retired Professor Department of Fine Art and S.N. School University of Hyderabad. This seven days workshop will be held from November 23 to 29, 2016 between 9.30 am to 5.30 pm at the Graphic Studio, Sanskruti Bhavan, Patto Panaji.

Shri R.S. Sham Sunder will conduct a workshop on the advance medium of “Gum Etch Printmaking” . Only 15 to 20 practicing fine artists and fine Arts students of Goa who have specialization degree in Printing and students who are undergoing training in printmaking shall be selected to participate in the workshop. The participant must have practiced/worked in the medium of etching and lithography will be allowed to participate in this workshop.

The practicing artists/art students may register their willingness of participation for the workshop by filling a prescribed application form available at the office of Art and Culture, which will consist of a brief Bio-data and attachment of 10 photographs of artworks done in the printmaking subject.

The application form must be submitted on or before November 17, 2016 during working hours. The application received from the practicing artists/art students will be shortlisted. The participants selected for the workshop will be informed by the department.

Panaji: November 4, 2016 …. Chief Minister of Goa Shri Laxmikant Parsekar today formally released a brochure highlighting milestone activities and achievements of I create Goa, at Altinho Panaji, to mark the completion of Five years since its inception.

I create Goa is one of the twenty centres of I Create India,  a not for profit organisation with pan  India presence working to provide Entrepreneurship Development Training and Mentoring services to the marginalised sections of society like self help groups, unemployed youth, destitute women, transgender etc. and also for youth empowerment through its students oriented programs.  Since its inception it has created over 3000 entrepreneurs in different parts of the country.

I create Goa has reached out to over 2500 participants and has succeeded in creating and up skilling over ten entrepreneurs who are actively pursuing their business. I create Goa has been closely working with more than ten colleges to bring in awareness and equip students with necessary skills.

I Create Goa works with its sponsors such as Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Smart Link and other partner organisation. Chief executive Officer of I create Goa Shri Ulhas Kamat, Director of Smart Link Shri. Nitin Kuncolienkar, Regional Coordinator of  I create Goa Shri. Manish Gosalia were present on the occasion .

Panaji: November 4, 2016 …. Goa State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (GSCPCR) as a part of its celebration of Child Rights Week is conducting an all Goa elocution competition on child rights issues for students of std. 8^th and 9^th for schools across Goa on November 16, 2016 between 2.30 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. at the Multipurpose hall, Directorate. of Art and Culture, Sanskruti Bhavan, Patto, Panaji.

The elocution is in 4 languages (Marathi/Konkani/Hindi/English) and topics for the same are Education, Labour, Right to family, Adoption, Right to play, Right to leisure, Safe drinking water, Shelter, Nutrition, Hygiene and sanitation, Children with special needs. Every students will be given 3 minutes to present on topic selected by him/her.

GSCPCR has urged students to register with the office between 10.00 a.m to 1.15p.m. and 2.00 p.m to 5.00 p.m. on 0832-2421870 on all working days from Monday to Friday, last date for registration is November 14, 2016.

Panaji: November 3, 2016 …. Goa State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (GSCPCR) as a part of its celebration of child rights week is conducting exhibition of drawings and posters which the commission had conducted during its awareness programmes.

The exhibition will be held between November 11 to 18, 2016 at “Chitrakala hall” at Directorate of Art and Culture, Sanskruti Bhavan, Patto, Panaji.

The exhibition is open for public from 10 am to 5 pm. Sunday will be closed.

Panjim, 3 Nov, 2016: Goa Tourism Prepares to welcome 15 of the world’s best travel bloggers to the state in November to showcase the rich cultural diversity, history, food, adventure and luxury experience in Goa. The event being billed as “#Escape2Goa” partners with social enterprise, Leave UR Mark, and digitally reaches 4.5 million people across 30 countries, 5 languages and 8 different social media platforms.

Goa is a 365 day holiday destination with a lot of unique experiences and fun and so Goa was an obvious choice to host the digital media travel event.

The bloggers will get to experience the best of Goa and all its facets be it the State’s heritage, hinterlands, culture and cuisine.  The  bloggers will  get insights into Goa’s rich  historical past by a tour to the forts of Tiracol, Reis Magos, Cabo de Rama, insights into Goa’s heritage sites at Old Goa, Heritage walk at Fontainhas, old Goan houses,  folk dances, Goan music, handicrafts and rock carvings, authentic Goa cuisine, churches and temples, adventure tourism and Goa Tourism’s new initiatives, spice  plantations, wellness and spas and last but not the least an experience of  the sandy shores and those which are acclaimed as the best in the World,  Asia and India.

Some other highlights of the trip will be cooking classes from Goa’s top chefs, sunrise yoga on the beach, trekking through sanctuaries, cycling through villages, staying at a heritage home stay and volunteering with children to empower them through art. Sometimes fast and sometimes slow, bloggers will experience the pace of life and travel that is unique to the state.

The top 15 selected bloggers consists of adventure, food and luxury bloggers. Their names include Brian Baldrati from Brazil, Nicola Easterby from Australia, Brendan Van Son and Scott Rankin from Canada, Claudia Ayuso, Maria Cadepe and Melo from Spain, Kirsten Alana and Erin Marie from United States, Sofiya Benzakour from Morocco, Bouchra Benhalima from Dubai, Nienke from Netherlands, Emilie Franzo and Megane from France and Alex Tienda from Mexico.

“We are excited to have our bloggers experience Goa’s rich cultural heritage which travelers would find to be a cove of hidden treasures.  Through food, nature and decadence our bloggers will share authentic first hand travel tips and showcase Goa in totally unique ways,” said Nikhil Desai, Managing Director of Goa Tourism Development Corp.

“As “The Travel Tester”, I love to explore new destinations all over the world in search for authentic, meaningful experiences.  I can’t wait to discover Goa and learn about its history, culture, food and the local people and share my best tips with you,” said Nienke Krook, a Dutch Pinterest blogger with over half a million followers.

To follow the event, search for #escape2goa across all social media platforms and stay tuned for live interviews, videos and travel related giveaways from November 12^th to November 22^nd, 2016.

For more information, visit:

www.goa-tourism.com/GTDC-holidays/event-escape2goa.htm

Panaji : November 2, 2016 …. Inter state Cultural events plays very important role in propagating national unity, stated Chief Minister Shri Laxmikant Parsekar during a function organized by Bal Bhavan Panaji today at Kala Acadamy.

The Chief Minister was speaking after inaugurating inter state cultural programme organised by Bal Bhavan to showcase multi faceted talent of children.  The function also aims at  giving a platform for traditional  culture and  folk art of neighbouring states.

The  Chief Minister Congratulated Bal Bhavan, Goa for organizing this event and said that Such programme which contains traditional folk culture of different states is much needed to propagate the feeling of unity among the people.

Although Our country has diverse culture, events rich with different traditional art integrates the nation in real sense, Chief Minister further added.  He lauded efforts made by children of various Bal Bhavan to showcase rich cultural art hails from different states.   

Children participated in this programme were from Garware Bal Bhavan, Aurangabad, Rangaprabhath Bal Bhavan, Kerala. Banglore and Mumbai Bal Bhavan. 

This is the first time that Bal Bhavan, has engaged children from neighbouring states in order to inter -exchange the cultural heritage and folk songs, dance of Kerala, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Goa, Chairperson of  Bal Bhavan, Goa Smt. Kunda Chodankar informed.  

Director of Bal Bhavan Shri. Santosh Amonkar,  Shri. Hemant Golatkar, Programme Officer Shri. Shashikant Punaji, Officials of  Various Bal Bhavan were present at the programme.

Panaji: 2nd November::::: Goa Vipassana Trust is organising its weekly, 1-day Vipassana meditation course on Sunday, 6 November 2016, from 8 am to 1 pm, at “Queen Laura”, opp. Patrao Plaza, next to Axle Height, road to Penha-de-Franca, Alto Porvorim, Goa. 

It is only for old students who have already learnt the technique as taught by S N Goenka, in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin. It is held every Sunday

at the same venue.

More information: 7776958088 / 9890544907.