PANAJI: 23/02/2020 ::: Goa Football Development Council (GFDC) inaugurated its 38th training centre at Carmona in association with Carmona Sports Club at the panchayat ground recently. Over 150 trainees have already enrolled at the centre.

The Chief Guest and President of GFA, Churchill Alemao who inaugurated this facility highlighted that sports is the best paid career option keeping in mind the lack of jobs in the state.

“However much tuition is given it is currently very difficult to get a job. I request the parents to send your child to play a game and 200 percent a job is ready. A boy from Verna, Lenny Rodrigues played for my club for six years. Today he is number one in India and earning over Rs. 60 lacs a year. He had started off at barely Rs. 9000. If you are good at some sport there is no need to beg but you will get a job automatically. In Goa there are many graduate and double graduates but find no jobs available. Half the budget in the state is over paying salaries. I request the kids to train every day and players from Carmona should play at the national level one day,” said Alemao.

While addressing the gathering, the Member Secretary GFDC, Aleixo da Costa thanked the local sports club for helping and supporting to bring the Carmona centre into existence.

“In the beginning the attendance across the centres is good but as time passes the numbers are dropping. When we ask the centre heads and coaches the reasons cited to us is that kids have to attend tuitions and hence cannot find time to train. Parents want their children to become doctors or engineers but there is no need to enrol them for tuition at an early age. The child who comes to the ground and sweats is fresh to go back and study. A child who plays daily remains healthy as well. I request the parents to send their children on the ground daily without fail,” said Costa.

The Carmona village panchayat members, sports enthusiasts, parents and trainees were present to grace the occasion.

Panaji, February  22, 2020 …. Governor of Goa, Shri Satya Pal Malik has said that Our Army should have a proud feeling that they are the paramount and most respectable citizens of this country since they safeguards our boundaries and keep our country safe and  as a result of which every citizen of this country live comfortably and can sleep peacefully.

 Governor was speaking as Chief Guest for the function Organised by 2 Signal Training Center (2 STC),  Goa to celebrate its 109^th Anniversary of Corps of Signals at Prakash Stadium, Military Camp, Bambolim. Other dignitaries present on the dais were Commandant, 2 STC Brigadier Sanjay Rawal. The function was also attended by family members of all ranks of Corps of Signals of 2 STC.  

Speaking further Governor said that while reading all the great battles of the world he learned that the forces whose morale, training, weapons and whose leadership is good, and  support of the society can excel. The respect earned by Indian Army in the country through their good work and boldness, result of which the forces of India have shown the amazing feats in the books of the world and at present on number two position as per ranking.

            Sharing his experience during his tenure as Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Governor said he visited  Siachin and after meeting the army personnel got opportunity to know their working style. Referring the Siachen war, Governor said many soldiers were martyred while fighting the war of Siachen and even many soldiers died due to worst weather conditions of extreme temperature but still our Soldiers are doing their duty without any regrets and complaints.

            Governor said that any country is not known by its number of buildings, nor by its factories, nor by roads, the country is known by its citizens, Armies, leaders by their action, practice and morality.Whenever our Armies fought in wars they won and always raised our head.

            It is matter of pride to see there are many villages from Rajasthan and other places where statues of martyr soldiers are displayed at the entrance of every village these are places of pilgrimage and people visit such places.

Panaji: February 21,2020 … Chief Minister, Dr. Pramod Sawant  today  highlighted the need to follow the thoughts and ideals of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to create a State on the lines  of kingdom ruled by Shivaji Maharaj.

Speaking as the Chief Guest after paying  tributes to Ch. Shivaji Maharaj on the occasion of his birth anniversary celebration by the State at a function organized by the Department of Information & Publicity in association with Bandora Village Panchayat  and Kavale ZP Member at Farmagudi Ponda.

The Chief Minister informed that the Government has plans to undertake expansion including development and beautification of the existing fort at Farmagudi, foundation for which will be laid shortly to ensure that the work is accomplished within one year. He said once the work of expansion is completed, the fort will be equipped with portraits of Shivaji Maharaj, besides artefacts, ammunitions and other items used by the great Maratha warrior during his regime.

The function was attended by Minister for Art & Culture Shri Govind Gaude,Ex-Chief Minister & MLA Shri Ravi Naik; Chairperson, PMC, Shri Venkatesh Naik; Secretary for Information, Shri Sanjay Kumar IAS, and others attended the function.

The Chief Minister also emphasized the need to imbibe in the minds of the people and particularly the students community the principles and morals preached by the legendary Maratha king in the history.

Minister for Art & Culture Shri Govind Gaude in his address stressed the need for skills of  proper planning adopted by Shivaji Maharaj the Maratha King. He said Shivaji with his shrewd qualities coupled with firm determination and valour succeeded in conquering many forts. He was a mass leader and has always served people irrespective of caste, creed, sex and religion and advised to adhere to sincerity in all respect.

Dr. Padmakar Gorhe, the Keynote Speaker from Pune, delivered his keynote address in which he spoke on the life and work of Shivaji Maharaj. He said Shivaji was popular among the people belonging to different faiths. He was a man with secular outlook who worked tirelessly to give justice to the people.

Prior to the main function held in the precincts of Shree Ganapati Devasthan, the Chief Minister and Minister for Art & Culture Shri Govind Gaude and other dignitaries garlanded the statue of Shivaji Maharaj at fort premises and offered floral tributes. The Chief Minister and other dignitaries also garlanded the statue of first Chief Minister of Goa Late Bhausaheb Bandodkar. The children of Bal Bhavan presented bravery song on Shivaji Maharaj ( powada ) welcome song. Women attached to Stree Garjana comprising of 40 women presented dhol, tasha, pathak. While the students of Dada Vaidya High School presented lejhim dance.etc.

As a part of  the celebration inter collegiate quiz and  theatrical entry (Natya Pravesh) competitions were organized.

Shri Shanto Naik AIO, introduced the keynote speaker.

Smt. Meghana Shetgaonkar, Director Department of Information & Publicity, welcomed the guests.

Shri Gaurish velguekar compered the function while Shri Shyam Gaonkar, Information Assistant proposed the vote of thanks.

Panaji : February 20, 2020 :::: All the consumers of Electricity Department, Circle-I(South), Margao are informed that the Electricity Department has declared February 2020 as an arrears clearance month and taken on an arrears recovery drive.

          Hence, the Electricity Consumers pertaining to South Goa including Salcete, Mormugao, Canacona, Quepem, Sanguem, Dharbandora Taluka have been asked pay their outstanding dues/arrears on or before February 29, 2020 to avoid disconnections and inconvenience.

Margao:  February 19, 2020 … Around 450 years ago Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj exited but still his name and glory, gave us advise of  patriotism  Minister for  Art and Culture, Shri Govind Gaude. Shivaji Maharaj laid the foundation for democracy he said.

Shri Gaude was speaking at the presentation of  Marathi Historical Drama on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, titled “Garud Zep” presented by Vimlanand Kala Manch, Madkai at Ravindra Bhavan, Curchorem, yesterday.

The Drama was organised by Department of Information and Publicity to mark the celebration of State Level Shivjayanti.

Speaking further, Shri Gaude said, today’s youth will not face any obstacles in their life if they study the narratives of Shivaji and act accordingly. The thoughts of Shivaji Maharaj have the capacity and power to face any difficulties and obstacles, he said. Shivaji is not limited to our country but also people across the world salute him he said.he called upon the youths to walk on the path shown by Shivaji Maharaj he opined.

Shri Gaude paid tributes by garlanding temporary bust statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj placed in the auditorium.

The attractive temporary statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on throne which was erected in the premises of Ravindra Bhavan, Curchorem was garlanded by MLA, Sanguem, Shri Prasad Gaonkar; Member Secretary, Ravindra Bhavan, Curchorem, Shri Ajay Gaude; Commisioner, SC and ST Commission, Shri Prakash Velip; Information Assistant, Department of Information and Publicity, Shri Siddhesh Samant; Convenor, Shri Vishwas Sawant Dessai, Shri Sarvanand Sawant Dessai and Shri Vardhan Kamat, Director of Drama.

Ravindra Bhavan, Curchorem thanked the Department of Information and Publicity for giving the people a chance to watch the drama on the life of a historian. Drama received huge response from viewers.

Members of Ravindra Bhavan, Curchorem, Smt Jasmine Braganza, Shri Navin Khandekar, Shri Mukund Naik, Shri Vitthaldas Bhat, Shri Jaikumar Khandekar, Smt Anita Naik, Smt Rajani Naik, Smt Rajani Bhembre; Cultural Organiser, Ravindra Bhavan, Curchorem, Smt Sarvada Sawant were among the prominent persons present on the occasion.

Panaji 18/02/2020 ::: Goa Pradesh Congress Committee President Shri Girish Chodankar has appointed the following persons as Convenors of PCC Cells with immediate effect.

1.  Mr. L.M.T Fernandes-Leadership and Training Cell.

2.  Mr. Raghunath Gauns-Education Cell.

3.  Mr. Ramkrishna Jalmi-ST Cell.

4.  Mr. Sandesh Khorjuenkar-OBC Cell.

Mr. L.M.T Fernandes is the former Chairman of Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education , Alto Porvorim.

Mr. Raghunath Gauns is the former Principal of Vijayanand Higher Secondary School, Mayem-Goa.

Mr. Ramkrishna Jalmi is teacher and social activist.

Mr. Sandesh Khorjuenkar is the Panch member of Anjuna Panchayat and former member of Youth Congress Committee.

Panaji 17/02/2020 ::: Poorvaja Verlekar will lead Goa U-19 women’s team for Women’s One Day Tournament at Gwalior, MP from 23rd February to 12th March 2020.

Poorvaja Verlekar will lead Goa U-19 women’s team for Women’s One Day Tournament at Gwalior, MP from 23rd February to 12th March 2020.

Following is the team

Panaji ::; 16/02/2020 :::: The Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant said that it is important for Portugal and Goa to maintain ties with each other so that each can explore the opportunities to grow. The Chief Minister was speaking at the inaugural of the Conference on Urban Design, organised by Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Limited at Adil Shah Palace, Old Secretariat, Panaji, on Saturday. Present on the occasion was President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.

Dr Sawant while speaking on the occasion said that Portugal and Goa have so many similarities. He said that there is a lot of Goan diaspora in Portugal. Dr Sawant also said that Goa and Portugal can have city to city contact which can be a learning experience.

Dr Sawant said that there is a lot where we can learn from each other. He said that Portugal has heritage cities which though modernised have still retained their character. They have understood urban design and they think of design and sustainable development at the same time he said.

The Chief Minister also spoke on the Smart City vision of Goa for Panaji.

President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said that in this globalised world it is not hard to conclude that cities are geographically different but still fight for similar objectives like efficient and sustainable urban infrastructure and thereby improving the lives of their inhabitants. This is the common goal of many cities around the world he said.

He went on to add that Goa is a unique place where there is dialogue between West and East, between Portugal and India. He said that the past has to remain in the past; however, the past can become a future if one takes advantage of that past, the President said while talking of urban realities.

He added that there is no first class or second class cultures or civilisations, all are first class cultures and civilisations and it is the dialogue between these cultures and civilisations that gives basis on which one can join forces to do good.

He said that he has been visiting most of the world but his visit to Goa is special.

The conference included a presentation on ‘Re-signifying Territories By Design-The Case of Porto’ by the Portuguese designer Professor Eduardo Aires.

Present at the inaugural were Deputy Chief Minister, Shri Chandrakant Kavlekar, Minister for Power, Shri Nilesh Cabral, PWD Minister, Shri Deepak Pauskar, MLA, Mapusa, Shri Joshua D’Souza, Chief Secretary, Shri Parimal Rai, IAS, among others.

PANAJI: 15/02/2020 :::: Goa Football Development Council (GFDC) Cortalim centre distributed football kit to 125 trainees at the Cortalim Church hall recently.

Speaking at the occasion the Cortalim MLA and Chief Guest, Alina Saldanha praised GFDC for the facilities being provided to the children and urged the trainees to use the resources provided to them efficiently.

While the Guest of honour and GFDC Member Secretary, Aleixo Da Costa requested the parents to send their children for coaching on a regular basis. He also urged the students to remain dedicated to the game and practice to achieve greater heights as the government is providing them with free kit and nutrition.

“GFDC is providing  kids at a young age with football coaching so  they can become good players in the future. At the same time playing a sport will keep them healthy and fit. Please attend regular coaching and at the same time give due importance to your studies. I request the parents and children not to keep the kit in the cupboard as it will not fit them in a while. Parents forcing their children to go for tuition is the most common excuse I get for low attendance at the centre. This centre has been performing well as two students have represented Goa in the U-14 team,” said Costa.

Also present for the function was the Parish Priest of Cortalim, Fr Pio Almeida and the Headmaster of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour High School, Gilroy Desouza .