Panaji: February 7, 2016 … The District Magistrate, North Goa District under Section 144 of the code of Criminal Procedure, has passed an order for strict compliance to all the owners of the houses, buildings, flats and other residential accommodation and the owners/ management of all hotels, lodging and boarding, private guest houses, paying guest accommodation of religious bodies in the whole of NorthGoa District to verify the bonafides of the persons through their proof of identify such as Election Card, Driving License, Smart Card, Passport, etc. and fill in the Tenant/visitor/Guest Verification Form in respect of the Tenants/Visitors/Guests before such persons are allowed to reside/stay in their premises and furnish the same to local Police Station for further verification and record. The order also applies to the owners of such premises who have so far not furnished the verification forms in respect of their Tenants/Visitors/ Guests and who are already occupying their premises.

This order shall come into force with effect from February 6, 2016  and shall be effective for a period of 60 days that is upto April 5, 2016 (both days inclusive) unless withdrawn earlier.

          Any person contravening this order shall be punishable under Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code.

Panaji, February  6, 2016 …. The Governor of Goa and Chancellor of Goa University Dr. Smt Mridula Sinha has appealed to youths to keep themselves away from consumption of drugs which has ruined the lives of many youths.

 The Governor was speaking at the 28^th Annual Convocation ceremony of Goa University held at Taleigao recently.

 the Convocation which was held at Dr.Shyama Prasad Mukherjee stadium was attended by Prof. Suhas P. Sukhatme, Director  & Prof. Emeritus, IIT, Bombay, Vice Chancellor, Goa University, Dr. Satish R. Shetye and Registrar of Goa University Prof. Vijendra Kamat.

 The convocation  was conferred to Bachelor’s degrees on 8,199 graduates, Master’s degree on 1, 415 postgraduates, and the degree of Doctor of Philosophy on 38 doctorates. In addition,  120 recipients of postgraduate diplomas and 3 of M. Phil.degree. Altogether  9,737 become recognized today as graduates, post-graduates, postgraduate diploma holders and doctorates of Goa University.  Amongst those who were honoured, are recipients of awards that include 69 Gold Medals, 60 Prizes and 27 Certificates of Merit that have been awarded in recognition of their excellence.

 Speaking further the Governor said  that  the nation is passing through a crucial stage wherein several youths have been addicted to drugs and even in Goa some youth are victims of this drug menace. She hoped that this menace is extinguished from society .  She said it is our duty to help others too to say no to drugs.

 Speaking further, the Governor said it was a proud moment for her and the state of Goa to see that scholarships, medals and prizes have been awarded to

degree/diploma holders.  She said  this feat achieved by them will help them to pursue their goals in the country as well as abroad.

 The Governor said the world today is full of challenges and opportunities.  The youth of today should equip themselves to face the challenges and snatch the opportunities available for their betterment and the country at large.

 The Governor welcomed Prof. Suhas P Sukhatme and said his words of wisdom are inspiration for all of us.

 Prof. Suhas P. Sukhatame, Director and Prof. Emeritius, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay in his key note address said that it was note worthy  to see that at under graduate level, there is a mix of colleges imparting general education in order service and commerce and colleges impairing professional education in engineering, medicine, nursing, architecture etc and expressed happiness that Goa University received ‘A’ grade from NAAC.

 Prof. Sukhatame said the key to quality education lies in the quality of faculty who make an institution what it is. If excellent faculty members are theres students will follow, he said.

 Prof. Sukhatame further stated that Faculty is the key element in elevating the quality of the teaching and research output of a University. He said a faculty member should show commitment to the cause she/he is serving and deep commitment is a quality to look in a faculty member apart from outstanding academic attainments.

 Prof. Sukhatame  stated that the most important thing for a person starting his career is to  set a goal and pursue that goal. For this, he said there is need for ability to work hard and effectively, to recognize that one’s education is a continuing process which should never stop, and also to communicate well at all levels .

 Dr. Satish Shetye, Vice Chancellor, in his address said that the annual convocation is a time to share with the State of Goa our perceptions of where we stand, our aspirations, hopes and our concerns about fulfilling the responsibility the state has given us as the only University created by it to ensure that its youth have access to higher education.

 Dr. Shetye stated that enrollment in 30 general educational affiliated colleges of Goa Univeristy has increased sharply from 6,700 last year to 8,800 this year.  The size of the middle class in the state is rising so is the number of students

wanting to get university education  he said and ensured that they will put in place systems to meet aspirations of the students, he said.

 Members of University bodies; Deans of Faculties; Principals, Heads of Departments, Members of Faculties; Principals, Heads of Departments, Members of Faculties from the Main Campus and from the Colleges affiliated to the University; distinguished guests, Members of the Staff of the University, students, recipients of degrees, winners of medals, prizes and certificates of merit and parents were present  at the convocation ceremony.

February 6, 2016 …. Dr. Geeta Nagvekar has been Awarded PHd Degree ( Dr of Philosophy) on the research tittled “ECOLOGY AND MOLECULAR ANALYSIS OF MARINE BACTERIA RESISITANT TO ARSENIC” by the Goa University. The Defgree was conferred on her by  Governor of Goa and Chancellor of the University,  Dr Mrs..Mrudula Sinha,at the convocation ceremony held at Dr Shama Prasad Mukherjee stadium at Goa University.

 She has been selected recently in  group “A”  Gazatted Junior Scale Officer in Govt. of Goa. The exam held recently where she has excelled in the same exam by securing highest marks and standing first in the merit list.

 Dr. Nagvekar completed secondary Education at New Goa High School, Mapusa,Higher Secondary Education in Science at St. Xavier higher Secondary Mapusa, Bsc in marine science at St Xaviers College ,Mapusa, Msc in Marine Science at Goa University, Phd in Marine science at NIO Donapaula.

 She has  also excelled in law degree at VVM Salgaonkar Collge of law, Masters in Law Specialized in intellectual property right securing first Class

Panaji: February 3, 2016 … The meeting of the District Level Vigilance and Monitoring Committee constituted under the Chairmanship of the District Magistrate, South Goa, under scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Rules 1995 will be held on February 4, 2016 at 4.00 P.M in the Conference Hall, Room No. 438, 4^th floor, Matanhy Saldanha Administrative Complex, Collectorate South Goa, Margao.

        The members of the District Level Vigilance and Monitoring Committee are Adv Narendra K. Sawaikar, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha); Members of Legislative Assembly Constituencies of South Goa District; The Superintendent of Police, South Goa; Smt. P. Arlekar, CEO, KVIB; Shri K.V. Signapurkar; Smt. Florina Colaco; Shri Rajendra Ajgaonkar, Ex-Councillor, MMC, Margao and the Director of Social Welfare Panaji.

        If any grievances/ Complaints are to be redressed under Rule 17 of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Rules 1995, the SC and ST Communities may contact the above committee members.

Panaji: February 3,2016 … The Chief Minister Shri Laxmikant Parsekar has said that education should just not be within the four walls of schools but should be encouraged to learn from our surrounding nature and far beyond the books. The  surrounding world has the scope  to learn a lot, he added.

Shri Parsekar was speaking as Chief Guest at Regional Recognition Award Ceremony organized by CPR Environmental Education Center Chennai in collaboration with Goa State Council for Science and Technology at Goa Science Center, Miramar, today.

Shri Parsekar further said that awareness on environmental issues among students is the need of the hour and those working in these areas for this sake are doing a commendable job. Conservation of environment is must for our future generation. Proper education in the minds of this young generation about preservation of water and biodiversity is essential for the survival of human race. He congratulated the recipients of Regional Recognition Awards.   

The Chief Scientist of Goa State Council for Science and Technology in his address remarked that the School students from rural areas have done extremely well in their performance in their projects on Water and Biodiversity. This idea will help to develop awareness among the students

Wipro Earthian 2015 programme involves innovative project submissions on sustainability of water and biodiversity by group of students guided by a teacher, through the expertise of Dr. Joseph De Souza and Bolmax Pereira. It was created in promoting environmental thinking among the school going children through personal interaction.

The Chief Minister Shri Laxmikant Parsekar released three resource books  authored by Dr. Joseph D’Souza  the Chief Scientist of Goa State Council of Science and Technology. The names of the books were  Overview of Remote Sensing, GIS and GPS;  Manual for mapping and Surveying and Concepts of Integrated Coastal Zone management.

In Wipro Earthian 2015,   46 projects were qualified for consideration from the participating schools from Goa out of which  9 projects were short listed as Regional Winners-2015. Those schools are Harmal Panchakroshi Higher Secondary School Harmal, Poira High School Poira,  Bardez,  Mahalaxmi High School Kudne, Hedgewar High School Bambolim St;  St.Cruz High School St.Cruz Tiswadi, Our Lady of Perpetual High School Succor Bardez. The three other Schools from Karwar District of Karnataka are  New English High School, Hindu High School and  Government High School Karwar were selected for Regional Recognition Award and were awarded at the hands of Chief Minister Shri Parsekar.

Poira High School Poira from North Goa District was selected for the National Winners  of Earthian 2015 and will receive award of  Rs. one lakh for its project from the 1200 national entries at a national programme at new Delhi on February 5,2016.

The nine participating teachers were awarded Regional Recognition Certificates and Memento for their dedication and excellence.

Dr. Joseph DeSouza was also conferred Environment Excellence Award at the hands of Chief Minister Shri Parsekar.

Dr. R. Sudhakar, Director, of CPREEC honoured the Chief Minister Shri Parsekar by presenting him citation and shawl on this occasion. 

Dr.Balaji Coordinator Goa Science Centre, Staff of CPREEC, Students of various Schools, Teachers of and others attended the programme.  

Dr. R.Sudhakar , Director, of CPREEC welcomed the guests.

Shri Pravin Parab Cartographer GSCST proposed the vote of thanks.

Panaji:  February 3, 2016 …. Governor of Goa, Dr(Smt) Mridula Sinha has said that women have attained to great height in the once male dominated society in almost every sector of the society.  Women have the talent in them, which needs to be tapped and guided in the right direction, she added.

 Speaking at the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of Mahila Mandal Margao at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao, yesterday, Dr. Sinha asserted that women perform different roles  according to situation that needs to be appreciated. Dr. Sinha appealed to all such institutions to supplement the government efforts to ameliorate the sufferings of the weaker and the downtrodden sections.

 Complimenting the Mahila Mandal Margao for completing 75 years of its existence including the members associated with it, the Governor said to keep an organisation vibrant with activities especially for the welfare of the people is of great significance.  Example set by this institution is not only commendable but needs to be followed by institutions across the State, she remarked.

 Shri Dayanand Mandrekar, Minister for Art & Culture speaking on the occasion urged the Mandal undertaking various activities to market their products by creating the required advertisement of the same in all available means.

 Complimenting the Institution for completing 75 years of its formation, Shri Mandrekar said the show of strength of women by this Mandal will go a long way to set an example for others to follow.

 The founding members and past Presidents of the Institution were also presented a token of appreciation at the hands of the Dr. Sinha. Platinum Jubilee Souvenir was also released at the hands of the Governor on the occasion.

 Shri Mandrekar and Shri Naik also presented token of appreciation to the staff and well-wishers of the Institution.

 Shri Damodar Naik, Chairman, Ravindra Bhavan, Margao also spoke on the occasion.  Smt. Babita Prabhudessai, Chairperson, MMC was also present on the occasion.

 Smt. Devballa S. Bhise, President welcomed and gave a brief of the various activities being undertaken for the welfare of the society by the Institution.  Smt. Shilpa Naik, Vice President gave the vote of thanks.