Panaji, September 15, 2015 …. Certificate Examination of Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Alto Betim will commence from October 1, 2015 and will conclude on October 9, 2015.

The detailed date sheet in respect of H.S.S.C October 2015 is hosted on its official website www.gbshse.gov.in. The candidates are advised to refer to only the official website of this board for the date sheet of the Examination.

Two centers have been selected as Examination centers and 512 candidates registered for this Examination. The seating arrangement, names and contact numbers of conductor/observer is also hosted on the website. In case of any inquires may contact conductors/observer at the respective centers. For any further assistance interested may call 2417593, 2413118 

September 14, 2015 … The Combined Operational and Review Evaluation (CORE) Programme was inaugurated by Vice Admiral Sunil Lanba, FOC in C South, today at the Naval War College, Goa. The programme is being attended by Flag Officers of the three services and is being conducted from 14-19 Sep 15.

               During this programme, the Flag Officers will review the national and regional security situation, examine emerging trends in  world geo-politics and update themselves on the latest developments in land, space, naval, air strategy as well as defence and space technology. Senior serving officers from the government, defence services, eminent economists and other functionaries would interact with participants over the week. The programme also includes a round table discussion conducted by United Services Institute, New Delhi, in which several former Ambassadors, High Commissioners and retired Defence officers will participate.

 The CORE programme is conducted on a rotational basis between the three services, and this year it is being held at the Naval War College, Goa.

Dubai, September 14, 2015: Leonardo da Silva Moura, a.k.a. Leo Moura, believes that the pre-season friendlies against the Arabian giants in Dubai will help in giving FC Goa a good start in the season 2 of the Indian Super League (ISL).

“The trainings are turning out to be very good for our team. Preparing at this time is important for our debut in the league (ISL),” Moura said.

The Goan franchise of the ISL played the first of their five friendlies against Al Khaleej in Dubai on Friday, which resulted in a 2-2 draw with Jofre Mateu Gonzalez and Reinaldo da Cruz Oliveira finding the back of the net for FC Goa.

The Gaurs are set to take on Al Shabab FC next on 15 September 2015, at the Al Shabab Stadium near Century Mall in Dubai.

Tuesday’s clash against the former Saudi Arabia Premier League (SPL) champions, as the rest of the matches against Ajmal FC, Al Jazeera Club and Hatta Club at the respective clubs’ grounds on 16, 19, and 20 September respectively, will kick off at 7 pm local time.

Fans may follow the live updates of the friendly matches in Dubai on FC Goa’s official twitter handle (@fcgoaofficial) while those in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can witness the stars with their own eyes.

“These games here in Dubai will help us to condition for the start of the season. For me, it has been wonderful. It will help me get better for the ISL,” added the Brazilian defender who started in Friday’s tie.

The other players to have started against Al Khaleej were Elinton Andrade, Nicolau Colaco, Gregory Arnolin, Lucio, Debabrata Roy, Jofre, Joaquim Abranches, Bikramjit Singh, Thongkhosiem Haokip and Reinaldo.

In first fixtures in ISL 2, FC Goa will be up against Roberto Carlos’ Delhi Dynamos FC in a home game on Sunday,4 October 2015, at Fatorda stadium in Margao with a kick-off time of 7 pm IST.

Panaji, September 14, 2015. …. The Union Minister of State for AYUSH and Health and Family Welfare, Shri Shripad Naik laid the foundation stone for widening of four kilometer stretch road estimated to cost Rs. 59 lakhs leading from Savoi Verem Anant Devasthan junction to Shantadurga temple to Bhagwada junction in village Panchayat Verem Vagurme, Ponda under MPLAD Scheme at a function held at Vagurme yesterday.

Speaking on the occasion Shri Naik said that the rural areas of the state like Savoi Verem have witnessed remarkable growth during last three years due to efforts of Government. The Government on its part is doing its best to fulfill the needs of the people. Union Minister said, the endeavour of this Government is to see that the aspirations and expectations of the people in the state are fulfilled. Shri Naik informed that there is no dearth of funds to carry out developmental works as the Central Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has raised the Constituency fund from Rs. 2 crore to 5 crore annually.

Minister for Craftsmen Training Shri Deepak Dhawalikar while speaking on the occasion said that construction of water pipe line which will cater to the drinking water problem in the areas remain unsolved due to non available of no objection certificates from the concerned. He told the people to remain united to achieve greater progress in socio-economic area and said that people’s participation in development programme is necessary. He called upon the people to extend their cooperation for taking up developmental works in their respective areas.

Thereafter Union Minister commissioned street light at various places of Village Panchayat of Verem Vagurme and Karmale in Village Panchayat Querim, in Ponda taluka. About 43 lakhs has been spent on erection of 220 poles with fixtures under MPLAD funds.

The Union Minister was accompanied by Shri Vishwas Satarkar, former Speaker and Chairman of Goa State Commission for Backward Class, Shri Mohan Verekar, ZP member, Shri Vinay Naik, Sarpanch Village Panchayat, Verem Vagurme, Shri Santosh Gaude, Sarpanch Village Panchayat Querim, Panchayat Members Smt. Vaishali Naik, Shri Gurudas Naik, Shri Satyawan Palkar amongst others.

Panaji, September 14, 2015. …. The Union Minister of State for AYUSH and Health and Family Welfare, Shri Shripad Naik has called upon the people to follow the path and ideas shown by our saints and other spiritual leaders to live a happy and tension free life.

He said, if we imbibe in us the principles and thought of these religious leaders it will undoubtedly inculcate good habits and sanskars and give a decisive shape to our life accordingly.

Speaking as chief guest after launching a special Pendent in the distinguished presence of Dr. Muni Shri Pranam Sagarji Maharaj, an eminent Jain Muni belonging to Digambar Sect of Jainism who is observing Chaturmas annual religious ceremony “the Goa Chaturmas Varshayog 2015” the first ever hoisted Jain Chaturmas in the history of Goa in the vicinity of Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary, at Mollem yesterday the Union Minister said observing Chaturmas brings an opportunity to the people of Goa and surrounding states to participate and become a part of the Indian culture and explore their inter-cultural, devotional and spiritual side.

While addressing the Jain followers, Dr. Muni Shri Pranam Sagarji Maharaj said that the celebration of Chaturmas is a way of sticking true to the benevolent spirit of uniting all cultures and developing acceptance toward all cultures. It outlines the multi-cultural side of India aimed at spreading global harmony and peace. Dr. Muni Shri further reiterated that the Goa is a land of materialism and expressed his wish to make Goa a yoga center. If the center is started in Goa, one would find spirituality along with materialism in the state, he added.

Dr. Muni Shri Pranam Sagarji Maharaj said charitable foundation will host a unique center for yoga, naturopathy, mediation and will spread the Jain principle of Ahimsa at 3.5 acres of land donated by Raghupati Ramkrishna Bhandari, a Goan resident from Ponda to build an inter-faith place of worship for all.

Earlier in the morning after breaking a month long ‘Maun Sadhana’ the saint performed ‘Keshlochan’  pulling out hair and later offer abhisheka to statue of Mahaveer at Mollem wildlife Sanctuary. The keshlochan represents that the person should give up the extra things that he possess.

Shri Sethi Jain, National President, Jain Mandal, National Secretary, Shri Praduman Jain, Chaturmas Committee President, Shri Prashant Patil, Shri Manider Jain, Secretary, Chaturmas Committee Shri Chandrakant Boje Patil amongst others present on the occasion.

Ms. Swati Patil compered the function.

panjim sept 2015 … Mapusa : In a riveting Round 3 clash of the Goa Professional League played at Duler Stadium, Mapusa, local favourites Calangute Association backed by a vociferous crowd held defending champions Salgaocar FC to a goalless draw on saturday.

Rocus Lamare made his first start this season and led the side in the absence of Darryl Duffy. Scottish gaffer chose to go with experience in the midfield in the form of Martin Scott and Saran Singh with the U-20 players Myron Borges and Jason Barbosa played upfront.

 It was a fast paced and lively opening to the game with neither side establishing total control or superiority with the ball confined mostly to the midfield in the opening exchanges. With clear cut chances coming at a premium, 0-0 would have to be a fair result.

 The first clear chance of the game fell to Myron Borges in the 26^th minute with keeper Jason pulling off a fine save under the Calangute bar. Immediately at the other end, Felix Odili failed to beat Bruno Colaco with a header from inside the 6-yard box. Salgaocar settled down well thereafter and controlled large portions of the game but seemed to lack creativity in the final third.

 Deep into stoppage time at the end of the first half, Salgaocar earned a free-kick on the edge of the box after a Calangute defender was adjudged to have handled the ball. Salgaocar were unable to utilise the opportunity but the referee had everyone guessing off the resultant flag-kick as he blew his whistle as Pawan appeared to be tripped but bizarrely just played a drop ball to re-start proceedings.

 In the second half, Salgaocar made several forays into the rival box with substitute Gilbert Oliveira proving effective. Umesh Harijan who came on for the off-colour Varinder Singh did have a couple of opportunities but headed over. The Greens kept committing more men forward looking for the elusive winner with Calangute happy to sit back and hit on the break.

 Eventually Calangute Association did hold on for a valuable point and thereby took their tally to 7 points from 3 games with 2 wins and a draw whilst Salgaocar FC who are also unbeaten have accumulated 4 from 2 outings with a win in the opening fixture prior to the goalless encounter today.

 As part of it’s marketing and promotional campaign and in an attempt to increase attendances at the stadium, Salgaocar FC organised a ‘Predict and Win’ Contest at the Stadium with fans required to predict the final outcome to stand a chance of winning some fantastic club merchandise.

The club did receive a fantastic response with a total of close to a thousand entries submitted, a few of whom had predicted a 0-0 score line. GFA Vice President, Mr. Lavinho Rebello pulled out the names of the 2 lucky winners and handed over the prizes.

Panjim, Sept 13, 2015 FC Goa’s pre-season friendly match started off with a draw against Al Khaleej Football Club on the Spanish Schools Soccer grounds in Dubai Sports City UAE.

The match saw FC Goa play their opening game against a spirited Al Khaleej team. All FC Goa’s new signings as well as the latest editions to the club were given a run out.

The fans were given a taste of what is to come in the second edition of the Indian Super League as FC Goa scored two brilliant goals. On the score sheet were Joffre and Reinaldo as the teams were held to a draw.

Said Zico, Head Coach, FC Goa “I’m happy with the way the team played. After a week of training it was nice to see the boys play at a high level and no injuries from our first game. We now look forward to our next game”

The squad will train in Dubai until 20th September 2015, post which the Zico managed team will be back in Goa for the final phase of training at the TilakMaidan Ground in Vasco before the season starts

FC Goa are scheduled to play their other friendlies against AL Shabab,Ajmal,AlJAzeera and AL Hatta at the respective clubs on 15th 16th 19th and 20th September. All games will kick off at 7pm local time.

In first fixtures in ISL 2, FC GOA will take on Delhi Dynamos FC in a home game on Sunday,04 October 2015 at Fatorda stadium in Margao.

Panaji: September 13, 2015 …. Power  Minister Shri Milind Naik on friday commissioned 200 KVA Transformer centers one at Mesta Bhat and the other at Gaunchem Bhat in Merces.

The total cost of both 11KV lines is Rs. 23,99,574/- under renovation and  improvement scheme.  With today’s commissioning   the areas that will be benefitted are the whole of Mestabhat, Gaunchembhat, Salembhat and part of Bhuttem Bhat.

Speaking on the occasion Shri Milind Naik said that efforts are made to see that electricity reaches to every nook and corner of this place.  He said the demand to place Junior Engineer and line helper will be met soon for smooth supply of electricity.

The Power Minister said all their grievances connected with electricity will be solved.

Sarpanch of Merces Shri Prakash Naik and Executive Engineer Shri Verges spoke on the occasion.

Shri Girish Uskaikar, Panch welcomed and Shri Prabhu JE proposed vote of thanks.

Shri Victor Gonsalves Ex MLA, Shri Walter De Souza, Smt. Sandhya Hoble Panchas and other prominent citizens and Government officials were present on the occasion.

Panaji, September 12, 2015. ….Dr. Muni Shri Pranam Sagarji Maharaj, an eminent Jain Muni, is currently celebrating his Chaturmas at Mollem, Goa. Pranam Sagarji Maharaj observed strict maun for the past month. This one-month maun-saadhna will end on September 13, 2015. On this occasion, Pranam Sagarji Maharaj will bless the residents of Goa and also launch a pendent.

This pendent launching will take place at the hands of Minster for Ayush and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Shri Shripad Naik. The pendent launching will take place opposite Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary, at Mollem, near Check-post on September 13, 2015 at 10 a.m. 

 Dr. Muni Shri 108 Pranam Sagarji Maharaj is the first Digambar Jain Muni to venture in Goa and took a bold step and decided to stay in Goa and undertake the task of hosting a Chaturmas in Goa. The Goa Chaturmas Varshayog of 2015 is the first-ever hosted Jain Chaturmas in the history of Goa. The Chaturmas celebration successfully began at Mollem at the Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary on August 2, 2015, alongwith several devotees across India and in presence of several political dignitaries.

As a part of Chaturmas Celebration, Dr. Muni Shri Pranam Sagarji Maharaj undertook an oath of a one-month strict maun saadhna, bearing complete silence, strict meditation and severe penance. Dr. Muni Shri Pranam Sagarji Maharaj dedicated this saadhna for the benefit and welfare of the people of our country. It is particularly aimed at bringing mutual livelihood and peace to the residents of Goa. Dr. Muni Shri Pranam Sagarji Maharaj principally aimed to attain spiritual serenity and self-reflection to gain the ability to bless his fellow disciples, followers and locals. Another agenda undertaken in the month-long maun saadhna was to procreate a pendent that is the first-ever pendent to be released in the history of the entire Jain culture. The pendent is an instrument that is designed to help in reinforcing the spiritual and intellectual beliefs.

The one-month maun saadhna will end on September 13, 2015. Dr. Muni Shri Pranam Sagarji Maharaj will perform the ceremony of keshlochanam; an annual cultural ceremony where the Muni will pull out his facial hair, as every Muni sacrifices the use of any materials like scissors of blades. The launching of the historic pendent will take place afterkeshlochanam. Muni Shri Pranam Sagarji Maharaj will break his maun and offer blessings to his fellow disciples and to the residents of the state of Goa.

The first month of Chaturmas celebration has received a good response. Its success can be learned from the increasing local participation, support and contribution in hosting the Chaturmas. Local residents from in and around Mollem have shown interest and acceptance towards the Chaturmas celebration. Raghupati Ramkrishna Bhandari, a Goan resident from Ponda and also one of the several local devotees and supporters of Dr. Muni Shri Pranam Sagarji Maharaj, has donated more than 3.5 acres of land to the Charitable Foundation. This land is donated to build an inter-faith place of worship for all. It will host a unique center for yoga, naturopathy, mediation and will spread the Jain principle of Ahimsa.

One of the events celebrated during the Chaturmas was the Goraksha Puraskar on August 9, 2015. The award ceremony was given to acknowledge and recognize those social workers who have dedicated their efforts in protecting and enriching the environment for cows. Dr. Muni Shri Pranam Sagarji awared more than 20 social workers as ‘Gorakshak’, to appreciate their efforts. The awardees included Hanumant Parab, Amrut Singh, Rajendra Kerkar, Kamlesh Bandekar, Kamlakant Tare and several other social workers.

The Chaturmas celebrations brings an opportunity to the people of Goa and surrounding states to participate the famous celebration and gives them a chance to become a part of the Indian culture and explore their inter-cultural, devotional and spiritual side. The Chaturmas celebration is a way of sticking true to the benevolent spirit of uniting all cultures and developing acceptance toward all cultures. It outlines the multi-cultural side of India aimed at spreading global harmony and peace.