panjim oct 2015 … River navigation minister sudhin dhavlikar has assured of taking strict action against those employees who had supported the two hour bandh of ferryboats to be stopped along the ferry routes in the state ..

It may be noted that locals residents from areas of diwar, st5 estevam, chorao and other villages connected through waterway had to face a lot of hardships on Monday morning as ferryboats were seen off from the ferry routes for two hours due to its demands which have been put forth before the state government

Speaking to media reporter’s aituc general secretary Christopher fonseca said that it was unfortunate that the ferryboat workers were forced to go on a strike even when a notice was served for an indefinite strike to the state government

Pwd minister sudhin dhavlikar said that action would be taken as per the law on whichever government employee had taken part in the two hour bandh …

Meanwhile ncp spokesperson trojano dmello said that the state government had not made any arrangements as far as ferryboats strike was concerned

panjim oct 2015 … Sending a strict warning to the bjp led government citizens of siridao today said that they would support only those candidates at the upcoming state assembly elections in st andre constituency who would support their bypass project

 The agitated locals were dissatisfied with the views of chief minister laxmikant parskear who had a meeting with the locals along with pwd minister sudhin dhavlikar, st andre mla Vishnu wagh and other at the secretariat at porvorim on monday after the locals from st andre constituency had blocked the nh17 highway at sirdao in demand of a bypass in the village on Sunday …..

Speaking to media reporters a local from st andre constituency manoj palkar said that chief minister parsekar had assured of a flyover instead of a bypass which was not acceptable to them ..

Meanwhile chief minister laxmikant parsekar said that flyover could serve purpose for the locals in siridao village after which there would be no need for a underpass in siridao village

Mr parsekar also stated that the existing road would be broaden with certain safety measure till the time flyover was completed

13/10/2015 … Social worker jeorge baretto from navelim constituency along with his 60 odd supporters on Monday joined the state national congress party in panjim ..

State ncp president jose Philip dsouza accorded a warm welcome to mr baretto and his supporters in the ncp fold in the presence of ncp spokesperson trojano dmello and others ..

Speaking to media reporters state ncp president jose Philip dsouza said that his party would try concentrate more on south goa assembly constituencies in the days to come

Mr dsouza said that he had held talks with the st cruz mla babush monsoratte for taking monsoratte in to the ncp fold and a final solution was expected soon out of it …

social worker from navelim constituency jose baretto gave more details about his reason for joining the ncp party stating that the present mla had done nothing for the development of the navelim constituency

Meanwhile fisheries minister and navelim mla avertano furtado said that it did not had any effect on him of any one joining any political party

panaji: October 12, 2015 … The Chief Minister Shri Laxmikant Parsekar has said that special people are the important segment of the society and those people, and institutions working for their wellbeing are doing commendable job. The teachers and other faculty members discharge their duties with the kind patience to train, educate, develop skills, enhance their confidence so as to enable them to live with respect and dignity is remarkable he added.

Shri Parsekar was speaking as Chief Guest at the prize distribution function organized by Disha School for Special Children at Miramar recently.

Disha School for Special Children organized their 15^th annual mega event All Goa Drawing and Painting Competition for the special children from all over the state. Around 389 students from 25 different schools from the state participated in the event.

Shri Parsekar speaking further said that Government is doing lot of things to special people through various schemes. He said Government encourages institutions, Individuals working for their betterment. Chief Minister also appreciated the students for show casing their talent with their spontaneous participation in the competition.

Prizes were distributed to the winners at the hands of Chief Minister, Shri Parsekar. Mementoes were given to the volunteers at the hands of Adv. Smt. Shubhalaxmi Naik Trustee of the Disha Charitable.

Smt Jahan Ara Beig, Smt. Sita Sardesai and Smt. Alvita D’Souza were the judges for the competition.

Shri Sunil Naik, Vice-President Clube Tennis De Gaspar Dias, Shri Gopalkrishna Das Zonal Manager Bank of India , Shri Nazareth Vaz, President Rotary Club of Panaji, Shri Gangaram Morajkar Past President  Lions Club Panaji, and Dr. Sanjeev Ghadi were those who attended the function.

Shri Anand Madgaokar, President Disha Society welcome the guests, Smt. Kirti Kundaikar and Smt. Sandhya Kalokhe jointly compered the function.

Panaji, October 12, 2015 …. The Directorate of Food and Drugs Administration has informed that the food business operators /food vendors, who have filed their applications for the renewal of food safety registration certificates as well as Licences, prior to July 31, 2015 are hereby informed that despite several sms as well as telephonic intimation, sent to such vendors, they have failed to collect the renewal certificates, from this office.

In view of the above, all the food business operators/food vendors, are advised to visit Directorate of Food and Drugs Administration, at Bambolim, to collect their certificates of renewal, for the reason that those licences which are due to expire in December, 2015 and hence, such food vendors should in time collect the earlier renewal certificates, well before the  next due date, failing which the penal late fees shall be applicable as per the provisions of law.   

Panaji: October 12,2015 …. The Minister for Forests and Environment Shri Rajendra Arlekar has said that cleanliness comes by understanding it as responsibility.

          Shri Arlekar was speaking as chief guest at the opening function of the Teachers’ Training Programme organized on behalf of the Monitoring –Cum-Working Committee for Solid Waste Management at Panaji recently.

The theme of the training was a step towards a cleaner Goa. The objective of the training programme was to deliberate on basic Waste Management System in school, collection mechanism for non-biodegradable waste and in this way to participate  teachers community in Swachch Bharat Mission  as they also  have  close rapport with the parents and local people as well.

Shri Arlekar further speaking said that, teachers are more interactive with the society then those of the other professionals. Therefore teachers can   play effective role in educating the masses about the disposal of the garbage. He urged them to  work together to our state and eventually the country clean. The training will help to work out management and mechanism to dispose off the garbage.

Chief Secretary Shri R. K. Srivastava  in his welcome address  pointed out the tendency of the people throwing plastic bags, bottles and other waste on road and open grounds which needs  to be changed  and the people ought to understand their responsibility towards the society and help   keep their work places and surrounding clean. He also said that Goa is a tourist destination and if kept clean will help to attract more and more tourists and it will also improve the image of Goa in the rest of the world. The training programme he said  will give proper insight of the solid waste management and pass the message of cleanliness up to the students  he asserted.

Shri C.A. Menezes, Director Merck Goa Plant, and ShriVaibhavKorgaokar, H.R. Manager handover keys of fork lane and Bailing  Machine to the Forest Minister ShriArlekar.   

Shri Levinson Martins, Director of The Department of Science and Environment and MS PCB,  Shri Jose Manuel Noroha Chairman Pollution Control Board, ShriRamkrishnaSamant, Deputy Director Education. Staffs of Merck India Ltd., Polluton Control Board were those who attended the programme.

          Smt. Dipti Umarye compered the function, and proposed the vote of thanks.

Panaji:October 11, 2015 …. The Chief Minster Shri Laxmikant Parsekar has called upon the stakeholders of the corporate sector to supplement the efforts of the Government to make the state a well developed in the sectors of health, education, infrastructure, He said their cooperation in these areas will help further to speed up the space of  development.

            Shri Parsekar was speaking as Chief Guest at the inaugural function of Multipurpose AC Hall sponsored and constructed by Indoco Remedies Ltd. for Panchakroshi Shikshan  Sankul held at Harmal Pednem recently.

Shri Sandip Bambolkar, Jt. MD Indoco Remedies Ltd. inaugurated the hall in the distinguished presence of the Chief Minister.

            Shri Parsekar also said that investment in education is the best investment which results in yielding multifaceted benefits. Therefore the Government intends to create better infrastructure for education sector and provide quality education.

            Shri Parsekar further speaking appreciated the gesture of Indoco Remedies Ltd. for providing well facilitated AC hall  for educational institution and this is how has fulfilled their corporate responsibility which is a good example for others from the corporate world.

Shri Gajanan  Bhat Director of Education while addressing the gathering said that there is no alternative for education in the present competitive world. He said although Government endeavors try its level best to achieve all round development wherein   the corporate sector can  extend their helping hand to ease the efforts of the Government.   

Shri Sandip Bambolkar, Jt. MD Indoco Remedies Ltd. in his address said that every human being who are  living in the society has a social responsibility to fulfill. He advised the students to treat success like journey and not destiny.  Grow high but do not forget the motherland Goa. He said he was happy to inaugurate the hall on the birth anniversary of the founder of Indoco Remedies Ltd. Shri Govind  Ramnath Kare he added.

           Shri Parsekar on this occasion felicitated Shri Sandip Bambolkar Jt.MD Indoco Remedies Ltd. on behalf of  Panchakroshi Shikshan Mandal.

           Dr. Bhaskar Nayak , Director of Higher Educationa and Shri Salim Veljee, Director of Food and Drug Administration also spoke on the occasion.

Smt. Asha Chari, Principal Panchakroshi Higher Secondary School, Shri Devidas Kudav, Manager of the School Management Committee, Members of the Harmal Shikshan Mqandal, Staff of the Indoco Remedies Limited, members of the School staff  were those who attended the function.

Smt. Smita Parsekar, Head mistress welcomed the gusts. Smt. Prajwala Sawant, Teacher proposed the vote of thanks.

Panaji:October 11,2015 …. The Chief Minister Shri Laxmikant Parsekar recently inaugurated a 4 day Asian Mycological Congress 2015  at  Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukharjee Stadium hall at Bambolim.

The function was organized by Department of Botany, Goa University in collaboration with Mycological Society of India and Asian Mycological Association.

The objective of the congress was to deliberate on the development of mycology, its education, research, innovations and services in countries and regions within Asia. The delegates of Mycological Societies of Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Korea and others participated in the workshop.

Shri Parsekar speaking on the occasion said that the mycology has its origin in our old scriptures, The land of Goa is rich in biodiversity. The flora and fauna and number of species of microbes in fresh water sea water and terrestrial location are found which comprises as part of our ecology.

Shri Parsekar also said that, the four day congress will deliberate on various aspects mycology. The leading Mycologists from various countries of Asia who are participated in the conference will be a grand experience in teaching, learning, and sharing mycology.

Vice–Chancellor Goa University Dr. Satish Shetye  said that  the four day conference will help to exchange knowledge ,information of mycology and also will open new prospects for budding scientists, researchers. of mycology. He said Goa has a peculiar species of mushroom found in a particular season for which he hoped to extend the period of its availability with the help of technology.

Shri  Parsekar on this on   this occasion released Abstract Book of conference. and a Special Postal Cover brought out by Department of Post Government of India. Thereafter he inaugurated exhibition on Fungal Philately.

Prof.B.N.Joshi President of Mycology Society of India welcomed the guests. Prof. Chandralata Kumar gave introductory remarks.

Dr. Sarita Nazareth Head of the Department of Microbiology and Bio Chemestry compered the function Prof. Bernard proposed the vote of thanks.

Panaji, October 10, 2015 … Chief Minister Shri Laxmikant Parsekar has invited captains of business and industry as well as budding entrepreneurs to come to Goa, a state which  on the move, and see for themselves the advantages that are offered  by the state

          Chief Minister reiterated satisfaction in being adjudged to be the most competitive state in financial conditions, incentives and strategy and I would like to credit our enlightened and talented human resources, huge natural resources with air, rail, road and port connectivity, progressive government policies, pollution free environment, and pleasant year-round climate for this achievement.

          The Government he said is committed to further expand efforts to boost job opportunities, entrepreneurship and economic growth while continuing to strengthen inclusive social security in the state.

          The Chief Minister was addressing after receiving Mint Competitiveness Awards 2015 at New Delhi recently.

          This he said is a result of the sustained efforts put in by the Government to not only improve infrastructure and skill development areas but also our emphasis on the social sector, particularly education, health and social welfare, including hand holding of people facing distress due to sectoral problems like the ones we faced due to the complete ban imposed on mining in the year 2012.

          Speaking further Shri Parsekar said that in fact, Goa’s per Capita income is now amongst the highest nationally and our Human Development Indicators including literacy, education, maternal and infant mortality, and life expectancy at birth are more impressive vis-à-vis other states and much ahead of the national averages.

          We have indeed come a long way since our liberation from the Portuguese colonial rule in December 1961 and being deprived of the initial fruits of national development, having joined the national mainstream, 14 years after India’s independence .When Goa liberated form Portuguese in 1961, it barely had any industrial base except iron ore mining, however, today it has 22 industrial estates; some of them are among the best in the country.   

          The Chief Minister said to improve transport linkages to the State, in addition to the existing international airport in Goa, we are undertaking construction of a Greenfield International Airport at Mopa in the State on PPP basis at an estimated cost of Rs. 3,000 crores. Hon’ble Railways Minister has also been requested for double gauging of the Konkan Railway track in State for faster travel within the state between homes and placed of work. Speaking of Goa would be incomplete without mentioning tourism, which has seen Goa evolve as a strong international brand in its own right. He thanks the PM’s vision the E-Tourist Visa facility at Goa Airport, has been extended to foreign nationals of around 113 countries, which has seen a huge increase in tourists availing of this benefit. Within the last 9 months more than 17,200 foreign tourists have visited Goa by availing the ETV facility. We are very focused on improving the Goa Experience by providing a clean and safe environment and have launched the Clean Goa, Beautiful Goa campaign as part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan aimed at a comprehensive beach cleanliness management system.

          Goa is now the permanent venue of the international Film Festival of India and we are planning to build a befitting international convention centre at Panaji to host not only Film Festival but many of our other year round festivals and national/global conferences.